Rob Bisby Posted July 11, 2023 Share Posted July 11, 2023 On 10/07/2023 at 16:22, BassAdder60 said: I've recently bought .60 flex, can't wait to try them. Also bought nylon and gator grip in same ish size 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmc79 Posted July 11, 2023 Share Posted July 11, 2023 (edited) 25 minutes ago, Rob Bisby said: I've recently bought .60 flex, can't wait to try them. Also bought nylon and gator grip in same ish size Interested to hear if the Dunlop Tortex Flex is more like the feel of a USA Nylon and less ‘clicky’ than a standard Tortex wedge. If so I may have to try these Edited July 11, 2023 by dmc79 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moley6knipe Posted July 11, 2023 Share Posted July 11, 2023 They ARE clicky, aren’t they? I use a Dunlop Tortex triangle 1mm on a few songs, because either I want that sound or it’s too blessed fast for my little fingers to keep up! 😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAdder60 Posted July 11, 2023 Share Posted July 11, 2023 The Flex picks are more warmer and less clicky but not quite Nylon in tone. Better than Tortex in my opinion 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Bisby Posted July 11, 2023 Share Posted July 11, 2023 47 minutes ago, BassAdder60 said: The Flex picks are more warmer and less clicky but not quite Nylon in tone. Better than Tortex in my opinion Might be what I'm looking for, my bands extended to 2 guitarists so wouldn't mind going abit warmer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodders Posted July 12, 2023 Share Posted July 12, 2023 I've tried a few different gauges and found I don't like anything less than a 1.5mm. Dunlop Gator 2mm being my current favourite. Everything I've tried below that seems too clicky and doesn't give me the volume and attack that I would like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baloney Balderdash Posted July 12, 2023 Author Share Posted July 12, 2023 (edited) I actually like the click and snap you get from a relatively flexible pick (regardless of flexibility some materials contribute to more click and snap than others), also to me it gives me better control over my picking, including dynamic range, and I don't like the more kind of "thuck" sound you get when striking the strings with a thicker inflexible pick. Mind I am a fairly light picker, both when using a pick and when I use my fingers, only stroking, rather than striking or pulling, the strings, with the outmost tip of the pick or my fingers. That said I do quite like my 3.1mm Wedgie Soft rubber pick, however, again, despite the thickness it is still relatively flexible, but definitely produce a softer tone, I guess you could describe the tone as kind of like an odd compromise between pick and finger picking, though it does really have its very own unique tone, but quieter volume wise than finger picking or any other pick I've tried. And as I wrote a few posts back in this thread, I've given up on finding the one pick that gives me the one ultimate tone, or deciding definitively between either only using picks or fingers, and finally ultimately have come to the conclusion that I really need a broader palette of tools to cover all my needs, which though I think I have narrowed down to 3 different picks, plus using both either the tip or round corner of one of them, as well as a combination of various different finger picking techniques: Edited July 12, 2023 by Baloney Balderdash 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baloney Balderdash Posted July 17, 2023 Author Share Posted July 17, 2023 (edited) As far as I understand Tortex as Dunlop uses for some of their picks, is a slightly altered Delrin formula, so my question is, is there any difference in feel and tone from a Tortex and then a regular Delrin pick of the same gauge, and in which case what? Edited July 17, 2023 by Baloney Balderdash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si600 Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 I use Rombo Origami picks. I've always gone light, 0.6 to 0.75 so they flex if I dig in too hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Bisby Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 Been using these, and I really liking them 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAdder60 Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 Just ordered some Fender Heavy Triangle picks I like the smaller standard shape in extra heavy but found I didn’t hold them as well as a typical triangle pick Dropped a gauge to heavy as they are triangles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Bisby Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 Ordered more flex 60s 😁 just really like them and do great in a live setting, I've ordered a 73 along with them just to see how that feels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted August 26, 2023 Share Posted August 26, 2023 On 21/11/2022 at 19:34, Lozz196 said: And after a bit of thought and tinkering I’ve now gone back to my Dunlop Ultex 1mm Triangle picks. I just enjoy playing my bass with these more than any others, and primarily I play for enjoyment. Played a gig last night pairing these picks with my JMJ Mustang bass, worked a treat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAdder60 Posted August 26, 2023 Share Posted August 26, 2023 2 minutes ago, Lozz196 said: Played a gig last night pairing these picks with my JMJ Mustang bass, worked a treat. Yes they work well those Ultex picks and seem to stay put in your grip 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustang11b35d Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAdder60 Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 Funnily enough I’m back playing fingers and enjoying the results Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baloney Balderdash Posted September 19, 2023 Author Share Posted September 19, 2023 (edited) I'm still sticking to the realization that no one picking technique/method will do everything I need it to optimally, so still swapping between using several different finger picking/plucking techniques, a Dunlop Tortex .60mm pick, and a Wedgie 3.1mm Soft rubber pick, depending, and mainly from a tone perspective. Mainly I use my fingers though, and I suppose mainly regular traditional 2 finger plucking technique, even if not by much, I really do normally incorporate quite a a bit of Flamenco guitar style index and/or middle finger flicking technique, classical guitar style thumb + index + middle finger picking, and double thumbing, and it does happen I incorporate the ring finger too. Edited September 19, 2023 by Baloney Balderdash 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAdder60 Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 Rehearsal last night played most of the set fingers and liked to deep full sound. End of evening I played with the pick but it felt so empty in comparison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmc79 Posted June 15 Share Posted June 15 Finally gonna try the Dunlop Tortex Flex triangles, ordered a couple each of .60, .73 & .88. I used standard Tortex triangles for a while before starting to find them a bit too 'clicky' and moving to Dunlop Nylons. I miss the triangle shape though and believe the Flex is a bit warmer and less clicky, though still not quite full on Nylon in tone. A fun and cheap experiment anyway. . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted June 15 Share Posted June 15 I’ve recently switched to Fender heavy tort triangles from Dunlop Ultex triangles. They give warmer slightly more traditional sound than the scooped modern sound of the Ultex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAdder60 Posted June 15 Share Posted June 15 (edited) I’ve used the Flex triangles and they have a warm tone. My choice is Tortex Blue triangles as the perfect combination Edited June 15 by BassAdder60 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamIAm Posted June 15 Share Posted June 15 I set out to learn the riff to Green Day - Longview and discovered that the small collection of picks I had were like ... Now to buy some more (Or more likely 3D print some) Sam x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamIAm Posted June 15 Share Posted June 15 1 hour ago, SamIAm said: Now to buy some more (Or more likely 3D print some) Not as deeply cool as the magic that our @rwillett is producing, but hopefully they will do their job. Wasn't sure of the ideal size so have one each from 1.2mm down to 0.7mm ... Sam x If you've not yet checked out Rob's amazing 3D printed bass ... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodders Posted June 17 Share Posted June 17 Tried the Acoustic Attak XL picks the other day and found them really easy to hold which has been a problem for me with other brands. Not cheap mind you. They also do glow in the dark ones.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Dragon Posted June 17 Share Posted June 17 Moved from the Flex triangles to Clayton triangles in 1mm. Feel very, very similar but the Claytons are sharper at the corners . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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