I have been playing (just for fun) for about 15 years. During which I have tried countless different types of guitar picks.
Recently I’m gravitating towards really thick picks, like the well-known Jazz III or Big Stubby 3.0mm. I’ve noticed I can play fast alternate picking and triplets much easier with these.
What types of picks do you use, and why?
I’ve been using the Dunlop tortex picks for years. I generally go with .73mm, .88mm, or 1mm. I’m not sure they have any impact on the sound but I like the texture, it isn’t just a matte finish, it’s almost velvety.
Yeah I also love the feel of Tortex picks. It’s what I started with when I first picked up guitar. But once I got into technical fast playing (thrash metal etc) I noticed thick picks have a big advantage in playability. I still don’t really understand why but it works for me.
Tortex also wears down really fast