BassAdder60 Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 Rehearsals last night and noticed my favourite pick was slowly turning after playing some fast up tempo songs and it got me thinking about turning the pick and using the larger more rounded corner of the pick Tried this today and it seemed to stop the pick turn Doesn’t Bobby Vega turn his pick ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Hughes Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 Bobby Vega does indeed. I used to use the big Dunlop triangle picks, then tried regular ones. Didn't like the flimsy-ness of the thinner tip but didn't want to go back to the big green triangle. Tried a regular pick the Bobby way and it's the comfiest thing even, Just feels RIGHT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDaddy Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 not sure what you mean by "turning the pick"? Do you mean using part of the pick that is not the 'point'? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 Yep, Bobby V turns it round from the pointy end as does guitarist (yes, I know, but he is a bit good) Robben Ford. Oh yeah, I do too! I find it gives a softer attack, whilst also feeling more comfy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregouille23 Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 Whatever works for you! If it sounds good, feels good and does not turn anymore, go for it! My picks tend to turn as well when I play guitar or bass, no matter the material it is made of. I am now using the violet Dunlop Big Stubby 2mm (also for guitar), it has some kind of a "hole" for your thumb and it helps a lot with my grip, the pick does not move anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greghagger Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 On 08/09/2021 at 17:01, BassAdder27 said: Rehearsals last night and noticed my favourite pick was slowly turning after playing some fast up tempo songs and it got me thinking about turning the pick and using the larger more rounded corner of the pick Tried this today and it seemed to stop the pick turn Doesn’t Bobby Vega turn his pick ? That’s how I use a pick. It gives a fatter, but slightly duller tone, which suits me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Lo Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 It seems a little pointless. ..... I'll see myself out 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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