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Interesting that this thread is still alive. Short answer - 3mm "jazz" style picks. As a jazz guitarist first and foremost, I mostly play with my fingers (as did Joe Pass and many other jazz greats). Probably because I first trained as a classical guitarist. Playing bass with my fingers feels so much more natural and, for me, more control over the dynamics. But I have heard many great bassists ply almost exclusively with a pick. I'm sure it has a lot to do with the style you're playing. All this said, I always keep picks in my pocket, because some songs just need that firmer, crisper attack (and a bit more assertiveness.) I almost always use 3mm picks: Dunlop Jumbo Flow, Dunlop Big Stubby, or Ernie Ball Prodigy. I'll occasionally use a Fender 351 Heavy (.96mm) which I like, but it feels a little alien in my hand.

I'm Jess, and I'm from Sierra Vista, Arizona, US. I retired from the US Army 8 years ago and have been privileged to live or at least spend considerable time in many places. I do a little jazz/blues gigging with my guitar (I also sing) and play bass (also sing, acoustic guitar, and electric guitar) in my church worship band. I've only been playing bass for about a year, and I absolutely love it, but I have a great deal to learn. I look forward to learning from all of you. Oh, and "Mustang" is an American military term for an enlisted soldier who becomes an officer. I was an enlisted Infantryman, then became an Intelligence Officer. Now I'm a very happy civilian.