highwayman Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 I'm keen to have a try of some fat plectrums, but before shelling out I thought I'd see what my fellow BCers recommend? The ones with indentations in them look appealing, and I like a point - along the lines of my current choice, the dark pink Dunlop .96 mm. Suggestions please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingBollock Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 I used Dunlop 3mm Big Stubbys for twenty odd years (most of that with the lexan ones, but later switched to the nylon version), but switched to the Dunlop Primetones a year or so ago. The Primetones go up to 5mm. They last longer than the Stubbys (which is good because they're £8.99 for three) and they are easier to grip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnDave Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 I make my own from .7mm plastic card (credit cards!). I glue two together and then add another two which finish about 3/4 of the way from the tip, and then glue wet & dry paper to these 'thickeners'. I find them easier to grip, which I need due to an injury to my right hand which has left it very weak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gs_triumph Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 (edited) I use these ebony picks with the hole in the middle. Easy to grip. Love em. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00OOENWK8/ref=mp_s_a_1_35?ie=UTF8&qid=1467492167&sr=8-35&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=bass+plectrums Edited July 2, 2016 by gs_triumph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M@23 Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 Dunlop Jazz III and the XL version. Used them for years as a guitarist and are the only picks I use now too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebrig Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 [quote name='gs_triumph' timestamp='1467492289' post='3084156'] I use these ebony picks with the hole in the middle. Easy to grip. Love em. [url="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00OOENWK8/ref=mp_s_a_1_35?ie=UTF8&qid=1467492167&sr=8-35&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=bass+plectrums"]https://www.amazon.c...=bass+plectrums[/url] [/quote] I thought I might try one, they are £4 each and got all the way to check-out, and was amazed to see that the postage is £3.99. I happily splash out on all kinds of things, but come on, £3.99 to post one little plectrum which would fit in an envelope? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gs_triumph Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 [quote name='thebrig' timestamp='1467542810' post='3084362'] I thought I might try one, they are £4 each and got all the way to check-out, and was amazed to see that the postage is £3.99. I happily splash out on all kinds of things, but come on, £3.99 to post one little plectrum which would fit in an envelope? [/quote] Typical of Amazon these days. I'd order when ordering something else that qualifies for free postage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanAxe Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 Although I rarely use a plectrum, these days, my choice is a Dunlop Delrin 1.14mm in attractive fuschia: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0175westwood29 Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 my picks of choice are a tad thicker than .96 [URL=http://s245.photobucket.com/user/0175westwood29/media/10355566_10156690606165565_7436927135223778228_o.jpg.html][IMG]http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg72/0175westwood29/10355566_10156690606165565_7436927135223778228_o.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highwayman Posted July 3, 2016 Author Share Posted July 3, 2016 Reliability fine replies thanks all. Westwood, those plectrums are insane! Please elaborate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanAxe Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 [quote name='0175westwood29' timestamp='1467559985' post='3084541'] my picks of choice are a tad thicker than .96 [url="http://s245.photobucket.com/user/0175westwood29/media/10355566_10156690606165565_7436927135223778228_o.jpg.html"][/url] [/quote] 'kinell! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0175westwood29 Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 [quote name='highwayman' timestamp='1467571524' post='3084629'] Reliability fine replies thanks all. Westwood, those plectrums are insane! Please elaborate? [/quote] they are made by Hufschmid the large yellow one is called the Anvil and was made to help arthritis sufferers as it takes less effort to hold the pick compared to a standard 1mm pick but it plays exactly the same and has a slightly heavier sound. the other one is their drop this is similar to the anvil easier to hold but still able to play just as fast! they arent cheap but really worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
progben Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 [quote name='M@23' timestamp='1467528601' post='3084232'] Dunlop Jazz III and the XL version. Used them for years as a guitarist and are the only picks I use now too. [/quote] Exactly the same here. Always used Jazz IIIs and although it seems uncommon to use such a small pick for bass, it works for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitz666 Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 Dava control pics for me. Not the easiest to find but worth seeking them out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HazBeen Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 These: http://www.v-picks.com/product/colossal/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammers Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 You can get some super fat ones here https://purpleplectrums.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
41.2Hz Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 (edited) I rarely use a pick these days, but back in the day when Bruce Foxton was my inspiration (Precision: black, black, maple) i used these: - [url="http://intl.fender.com/en-GB/accessories/picks/346-shape-picks-12-count-shell-heavy/"]http://intl.fender.c...nt-shell-heavy/[/url] I like the shape, 'cos it's harder to use them the wrong way around, and there's 2 more 'points' when one wears out Edited July 8, 2016 by 41.2Hz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_lefty Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 On the rare occasions I use a pick I go for a great big dorito shaped Fender .71mm I have had for well over ten years. I find it does everything I would want a pick for such as a clicky harsher attack or a rattling speed line too fast for fingers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul h Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 I use Steve Clayton 1mm acetal large(?) triangle picks. They are not fat but they feel nice and grippy to me. Not that I'm fussy at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OddBass65 Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 Don't use a pick much, but when I do it's either a Dunlop Big Stubby 1mm or a Felt one...depending on the tune. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highwayman Posted July 9, 2016 Author Share Posted July 9, 2016 Just ordered a V-Pick Medium Rounded: it's 2.81 MM. thick and apparently they are made from a type of acrylic that gets more grippy as it warms up from your fingers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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