Bass pick suggestions

Crossed · 10-21-2010, 12:21 AM

I recently started playing bass after taking a break from guitar. When playing guitar I use Dunlop Jazz III picks, and have been using the same thing for bass. To be honest, i'm not entirely sure if most people use a regular guitar pick for bass or not.
Anyone have any suggestions for something maybe a bit better for bass?

Claude · 10-23-2010, 02:17 AM

Dunlop ULTEX shapies either 1.14 or 1.4mm. They have a sharp attack and add a bit of grit to your overall sound IMO. If you really like the small Jazz IIIs then you can check out the Jazz III XLs too. They're identical to the Jazz picks, just normal sized.

That said, there isn't really any "standard" if you like the feel and sound you get with the jazz picks, stick to them...

splatterthrash · 12-04-2010, 02:16 PM

just use your fingers

Somnium · 12-04-2010, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by splatterthrash

just use your fingers

Unhallowed · 12-04-2010, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by splatterthrash

just use your fingers

like laz0rz

DeadForever666 · 06-12-2012, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Somnium

just use your fingers

Phoncible · 06-18-2012, 08:25 AM

I'm a jazz III user aswell, and mainly use them for bass too (unless i JUST USE MY FINGERS, which is obviously not what this thread is about..). However, i find the stubby's (or big stubby's) a bit sweeter, but harder to find and quickly worn down.

SwedeMetal · 06-18-2012, 10:16 AM

Snarling Dog Brain Picks are all I play for anything. 1.14's for bass...

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Crossed ? Join Date: May 2009 Location: Menzoberranzan, NY Posts: 495 Rep Power: 4	Bass pick suggestions I recently started playing bass after taking a break from guitar. When playing guitar I use Dunlop Jazz III picks, and have been using the same thing for bass. To be honest, i'm not entirely sure if most people use a regular guitar pick for bass or not. Anyone have any suggestions for something maybe a bit better for bass?

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10-23-2010, 02:17 AM	#2
Claude Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: montreal Posts: 1,331 Rep Power: 0	Dunlop ULTEX shapies either 1.14 or 1.4mm. They have a sharp attack and add a bit of grit to your overall sound IMO. If you really like the small Jazz IIIs then you can check out the Jazz III XLs too. They're identical to the Jazz picks, just normal sized. That said, there isn't really any "standard" if you like the feel and sound you get with the jazz picks, stick to them...

12-04-2010, 02:16 PM	#3
splatterthrash Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 1 Rep Power: 0	just use your fingers

06-18-2012, 08:25 AM	#7
Phoncible Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: norway Posts: 1,124 Rep Power: 9	I'm a jazz III user aswell, and mainly use them for bass too (unless i JUST USE MY FINGERS, which is obviously not what this thread is about..). However, i find the stubby's (or big stubby's) a bit sweeter, but harder to find and quickly worn down.

06-18-2012, 10:16 AM	#8
SwedeMetal Total Dilf! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 1,211 Rep Power: 9	Snarling Dog Brain Picks are all I play for anything. 1.14's for bass...