As a general rule, a thicker pick will give you more control (which I find better for precise lead playing), and a thinner one has more give (which is better for thicker strings & rhythm playing, or strumming chords). I’ve found after many years of experimentation that for me, the most important factor in choosing a pick is the thickness. So how did I come to these conclusions? Well, aside from playing many different styles of music over the years and going through probably thousands of picks, I’ve broken up the aspects of the pick into these categories that will help you decide further which pick is right for you: 1. Plus, it doesn’t matter what kind of pick you use to play those 3 power chords you use for each song, so use anything, or nothing, I don’t give a shit. PunkĪ homemade pick punched out of an old credit card is simultaneously DIY and spitting in the face of capitalist corporate America. As the only part of your rig which cannot yet be modeled, you’ll actually have to get the real thing – I recommend a harder material like acrylic or Ultex, but in a medium gauge – something like the Ultex Sharp. A lighter pick will really let you hear the scrape of the strings as well, bringing out some meatiness in your playing. Doom/Stoner Metalįor playing slow, a wider, lighter pick will not only let you get the most out of every note, but it will make your pinch harmonics really easy to access. I’m personally all about the Jazz III Ultex for this stuff, it gives the best attack without too much friction. Power Metal/Thrashįor fast shredding solos and sweep picking, you’ll probably need something very stiff and pointy with a tapered edge for maximum speed off the string and note definition. A Tortex Jazz III XL is a larger version of the Jazz III made from Tortex material (more on that below) for a snappier attack than the Nylon versions. More precise, single note tremolo picking requires something with some give, but enough stiffness to define individual notes. For maximum blaspheming, I recommend a Dunlop Nylon 1.0mm. For lots of tremolo picking across multiple strings, you want something with plenty of give, a medium pointy tip, and a large thumb hold, probably with a grip (goat blood makes things slippery).
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