Marvin Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Now like many others I use my fingers on some songs and pick on others. But where should I stick my pick? I'm terrible for putting stuff in my pockets and losing it. It usually takes me 5 attempts to find my keys BTW I don't sing so I have no mic stand for the use of. * This is not a serious thread * Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy_Marsh Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 (edited) Inb4 "up your arse" Real answer: Pickholder on the back of the head of your bass maybe? Edited February 14, 2011 by Randy_Marsh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 On the amp is the norm I thought... before the silly answers kick in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Always used to park mine between the edge of the scratchplate & the body - helps if a: you play a bass with a scratchplate & b: you don't mind the plate being warped! As I got more mature & sensible, pockets seemed to work best. These days I do have a mic stand thingy, because one song requires a quick change to pick in the middle... Jon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted February 14, 2011 Author Share Posted February 14, 2011 [quote name='Randy_Marsh' post='1127352' date='Feb 14 2011, 05:51 PM']Inb4 "up your arse"[/quote] I'm a renowned tight arse so if I stuck it there I'd never find it again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Where a squirrel sticks it's nuts as my dad used to say. He isn't dead he has just grown up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy_Marsh Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 [quote]I'm a renowned tight arse so if I stuck it there I'd never find it again[/quote] if it's [i]that[/i] tight, it could act very much like a mic stand pickholder haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted February 14, 2011 Author Share Posted February 14, 2011 [quote name='waynepunkdude' post='1127357' date='Feb 14 2011, 05:54 PM']Where a squirrel sticks it's nuts as my dad used to say. He isn't dead he has just grown up.[/quote] What, haphazardly bury it in the woods? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevB Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 [quote name='Bassassin' post='1127355' date='Feb 14 2011, 05:53 PM']Always used to park mine between the edge of the scratchplate & the body - helps if a: you play a bass with a scratchplate & b: you don't mind the plate being warped! As I got more mature & sensible, pockets seemed to work best. These days I do have a mic stand thingy, because one song requires a quick change to pick in the middle... Jon.[/quote] I do this as well (jazz and precision anyway). The plate being very slightly bent isn't a big issue for me, never lost a pick this way yet. Put them in the back pocket and they usually end up lost in the washing somewhere... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 [quote name='Marvin' post='1127361' date='Feb 14 2011, 05:56 PM']What, haphazardly bury it in the woods?[/quote] Actually he used to say up it's arse, it's only in my 20's I realise a squirrel's digestive doesn't work way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted February 14, 2011 Author Share Posted February 14, 2011 [quote name='waynepunkdude' post='1127365' date='Feb 14 2011, 05:58 PM']Actually he used to say up it's arse, it's only in my 20's I realise a squirrel's digestive doesn't work way.[/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mlucas Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 I normally either keep it in my mouth haha or in a back pocket simply because they are easy access! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted February 14, 2011 Author Share Posted February 14, 2011 [quote name='Mlucas' post='1127368' date='Feb 14 2011, 06:00 PM']I normally either keep it in my mouth haha or in a back pocket simply because they are easy access![/quote] I finished with that habit a couple of weeks ago at a practice night. I was 'moving' the pick around my mouth and nearly choked on it I've now stopped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
risingson Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 I keep my picks in that pocket in my jeans that doesn't really fit any purpose (fact of the day: Levi Strauss apparently made these pockets for watches on chains). Sometimes keep them behind my pickguard also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalMan Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 [quote name='Marvin' post='1127375' date='Feb 14 2011, 06:04 PM']I finished with that habit a couple of weeks ago at a practice night. I was 'moving' the pick around my mouth and nearly choked on it I've now stopped. [/quote] Beat me to it. I was going to refer you to [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=121463"]THIS[/url] sorry tale. I've not heard if he's given birth yet (and would have thought I'd have heard the screams if he had ) If you're a bit of a sweaty betty most picks will stick to a damp forehead...and it gets a laff when people notice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blademan_98 Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 When I have learned to play with a pick, I will let you know......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Back pocket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIJ-VI Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 A pick pouch on a guitar strap? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted February 14, 2011 Author Share Posted February 14, 2011 [quote name='MIJ-VI' post='1127424' date='Feb 14 2011, 06:43 PM']A pick pouch on a guitar strap?[/quote] If that isn't already patented I'd get onto it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mog Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Between your pinky and ring finger on your picking hand or nick them off the guitarists amp as needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIJ-VI Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 [quote name='Marvin' post='1127427' date='Feb 14 2011, 01:45 PM']If that isn't already patented I'd get onto it [/quote] Perhaps an more imaginative approach to pick dispensing could make its way into the variety of ear adornments favoured by some eccentric rock musicians--unless they're concerned about looking silly... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Plectrum wedgy, check then out on ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 I have a 1.5mm gap between the neck and the neck pocket (top side) - perfect! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wil Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 On my P it goes under the scratchplate near the neck. On my Spector, I have a pick wedged in between the bridge pickup and the body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted February 14, 2011 Author Share Posted February 14, 2011 Perhaps I should buy a new bass that has a pickguard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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