Brian Ludwig

They look good - is that a snadpaper like covering ? If so does it not rub the skin away ?

[quote name='brensabre79' timestamp='1359109249' post='1949913'] Welcome to Basschat Brian, you might get a less suspicious response if you introduce yourself on the Introductions forum Oh and don't put a "pickbag" in your avatar, but a picture says a thousand words about yourself too! To the OP I prefer just not letting go of the pick. I used to lose them every couple of songs until someone pointed out I was holding it wrong, now I play with very smooth picks (the black Gibson kind) and I never drop them - I can also trem pick on a bass now too - the right technique is your friend, the hundreds of products that compensate for poor technique are not. [/quote]Thanks for the feedback. How do I go about introducting myself on this forum - any help appreciated as I'm 65 years old now and getting a bit 'dittery' !

[quote name='Roland Rock' timestamp='1358290987' post='1936686'] Agreed the Dava ones are only a bit grippy. Have you got a link to the pick bag please? [/quote]I found them on Ebay - if you do a search for 'The Pick Bag' then that should find it. I now have 12 of these on different size/weight picks and love them. FYI I am 65 years old and have absolutely no connection with the company other than being 'friends' with the maker on Facebook - this is strictly my own judgment on a wonderful product.

I've seen a couple of comments re my involvement with the company that sells Pick Bags. Let me assure everyone that I in no way am involved with the company. I am in Scotland and the company is in Germany ! I have spoken to the owner via Facebook and that is all. Its just that I found the product so good after trying it that I felt everyone who had a similiar problem to me would want to know about it and that is the sum and total of my involvement. I did write to Bass Guitar magazine who contacted the company direct for a review of the Pick Bag and this hopefully will come out soon and show that what I've said up to now is true. Hopefully this clears up the idea that I am either part of the company of getting paid for writing this. I GENUINELY believe totally in this product and have to date BOUGHT 12 of these units and would not consider playing without them. Thanks to all who commented. Brian

[quote name='DB13' timestamp='1358167842' post='1934029'] I've always had this problem, I've tried that Gorilla snot - I found it to be completely useless to be honest. Sand paper picks have been the best for me to date, but I might give these 'Pick Bags' a go and see how they fair. [/quote]Once you've tried them you will not want or need anything else and they last for ages ! Let me know how you get on and what you think of them. Cheers Brian

[quote name='Oopsdabassist' timestamp='1357499770' post='1923652'] Dava picks [url="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Plectrum-Dava-Grip-Tip-Pack/dp/B00154OJOI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1357499618&sr=8-1"]http://www.amazon.co...57499618&sr=8-1[/url] That is all [/quote]Tried these and they are not apatch on the Pick Bag's - believe me I've tried just about everything and they really are the very best on the market BUT they cost a lot however you do get long term value for money - and NO I don't own the company rather just trying to enlighten people !

[quote name='bassmachine2112' timestamp='1357920801' post='1930679'] Superglue [/quote]That would work !

Don't knock it till you've tried it - I used say I hated Chinese food until I actually tried it - now its my favourite !

Sandpaper will only partly do the job - I've tried it. Why not spend a few pounds and get something that will remain in perfect condition doing the job required of it AND has the benefit of being transferrable to any other pick ? Saves any 'skint' fingers etc. As I say I've tried many things to 'improve' my grip on picks and nothing has come as close to perfection as the Pick Bag. Just my opinion but relevant nevertheless - even Bass Guitar Magazine agreed with me !

I've actually tried these and the problem is they only come with certain thicknesses of picks and are not as comfortable in use. The Pick Bag fits OVER any pick so you are not restricted and they give a far more comfortable grip. I've yet to find someting that is better. Well worth trying - IF you can get a hold of them !

Had a big problem with my .46 and .38 Dunlop picks slipping round my fingers whilst playing my bass guitars. I read in an old edition of Bass Guitar magazine a section on a product called The Pick Bag. This is a piece of thin rubber which covers the top half of any normal sized pick and it has truely transformed my playing. I no longer have to grip the pick so tight that my fingers go numb etc. My touch is lighter and playing is faster without errors. The unfortunate thing is that this product is difficult to get hold of as it is made in Germany and is only available via Ebay. I cannot rate this product highly enough and if any guitar shops are reading this then I believe this would be an ideal product to sell. I have no connection with the producers of this product and state the above only because I believe that everyone would benefit from using it. I certainly have. Brian Ludwig Fender Jazz Musicman Sterling Both left handed with flat would strings