Long Lasting/Durable Picks

Blue1970Cutlass · 07-30-2012, 10:05 PM

So... I wear out standard picks like no-ones business.

I tried going thicker & thicker (don't use anything under 1.00mm these days) and still they become unusable too fast.

So recently, I bought an assortment of Horn/Bone picks (between 2.0 & 2.5mm) and even they are wearing faster than I expected...

So I've now ordered (hasn't arrived yet) a pick made from petrified wood (@ $12 buck a pop I'm only ordering one until I see how I like it) so I'll see how that does...

Anyone else have this same problem? What picks have you found to be the most durable/longest lasting?

HeHasTheJazzHands · 07-30-2012, 10:07 PM

Have you considered metal picks?

Dr Muerte21 · 07-30-2012, 10:29 PM

The best picks every in my opinion are gravity picks. I have been using the same pick every day for about 2 months and its just starting to ware out. They also come in many different transparent colors.

Underworld · 07-30-2012, 11:36 PM

Gravity pics hold it way better than any other pick I have tried yet. Well, I did not tried the expensive rare shit pics, but still, these had been a nice improvement for me.

MaxOfMetal · 07-30-2012, 11:50 PM

Gonna echo the Gravity Picks love.

Floppystrings · 07-31-2012, 12:10 AM

Ultex Jazz III should last...forever?

If you can't get used to Jazz III's, I feel for you. I remember back when picks wore out, and were always a little different in shape.

asilayamazing · 07-31-2012, 12:11 AM

V-picks.... done! have all shapes including the jazz 3 style.

Luke Acacia · 07-31-2012, 12:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Floppystrings

Ultex Jazz III should last...forever?

If you can't get used to Jazz III's, I feel for you. I remember back when picks wore out, and were always a little different in shape.

Exactly this ^^

I think its smarter to find a pick you like and buy a bucket of them (I got a bucket of jazz 3s for like 60 bucks) and use one until its lost or worn and just throw it in the bin and use another of your 2 trillion picks.
Much smarter than buying picks that you dont like or are not comfortable with for the fact that they last forever.

LolloBlaskhyrt · 07-31-2012, 02:44 AM

Jazz III XL! I used ONLY ONE for over a year!

Sam MJ · 07-31-2012, 05:27 AM

I would stay away from wooden picks, they wear out much faster.

How about PHD picks? If you wear one of them out you're doing something horribly wrong.

JPhoenix19 · 07-31-2012, 05:56 AM

I just got a set of Dunlop Carbon Fiber Max Grip thingys. They are my favorite pick so far. They are so tough I'm finding I don't have to pick as hard to get the same dynamic level as with the Jazz III's or Jazz III Ultex's I used to use.

Ghost40 · 07-31-2012, 06:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Floppystrings

Ultex Jazz III should last...forever?

If you can't get used to Jazz III's, I feel for you. I remember back when picks wore out, and were always a little different in shape.

I use these, been on the same pick now for a few months. I tend to lose more than I change with them

Ishan · 07-31-2012, 06:51 AM

Try Dava nickel silver Rock Control, it's plastic with a metal tip, best of both world.

MrGignac · 07-31-2012, 12:04 PM

I use a .73mm wedgie pick

ive had it for like 2 years, great pick. my buddy uses dava's and swears by em. its all preference i guess

jon66 · 07-31-2012, 12:15 PM

Another vote for Ultex Jazz III's, as others have mentioned. Not only do they last a long time, but they sound great too.

axxessdenied · 07-31-2012, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by asilayamazing

V-picks.... done! have all shapes including the jazz 3 style.

Yep! I ordered from them and they threw in a couple free picks as well! One of them was a blank that you can sand and shape yourself!

axxessdenied · 07-31-2012, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jon66

Another vote for Ultex Jazz III's, as others have mentioned. Not only do they last a long time, but they sound great too.

I just picked up a set of tortex and ultex dunlop picks to give a try. I have the Jazz III but they didn't have the ultex version so I just have the normal ones. I bought a set of Dava Jazz Picks as well. I kinda like them but they fall apart rather quickly.....

damico529 · 07-31-2012, 02:44 PM

I use the jazz III xl stiffo's and they wear down on me in about 4days and their too small for my fat thumbs, gonna end up trying some gravity picks next.

ConnorGilks · 07-31-2012, 03:08 PM

Honestly I don't know how people go through picks so fast. I use Max Grip Jazz III 1mm's and never wear through them. I pick hard too...

Anyways, metal or stone picks may be worth looking into!

Blue1970Cutlass · 07-31-2012, 08:59 PM

Metal picks are sort of a last resort for me, I've never been a fan...

There's a few mentioned on here that I haven't tried yet so I'll probably be ordering some test picks soon!

Anyone tried stone? Got one on order but not here yet...

troyguitar · 07-31-2012, 09:09 PM

I've never worn out a Jazz III. I still have a few from 2004 that I used regularly until early this year. The only reason I don't use them any more is because I switched over to the Max Grips.

AxeHappy · 07-31-2012, 10:58 PM

If you want to get into the Acrylic picks I would recommend Gravity picks over V-Picks.

I find them Gripper, cheaper and more consistent from pick to pick.

Plus them come in all kinds of crazy colours.

glpg80 · 08-01-2012, 02:14 AM

Another echo for gravity picks. They are light-weight and extremely durable. The razor's have a nice sharp point to them that stay sharp for a very very long time. I went from dunlop nylon's to gravity pick's razors 1.5mm and it took a full year of abuse to wear down the tip to where it was useless. Does not leave plastic shards all over your guitar or shredded plastic all over the pickups after abuse - and i play 11-52's in D with a very heavy right hand.

I never liked Jazz III's, the gravity picks give me something to hold onto. Cant say enough about them - they are worth every penny. A package of 1.5mm's should last many many years.

Stealthdjentstic · 08-01-2012, 02:45 AM

I tried one of the gravity's first batches and hated it but im tempted to try again

vmFin · 08-01-2012, 08:59 AM

I use these Rock Vibes when I can. If I can't find them, purple tortex is nice, but lacks the tone.

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07-30-2012, 10:05 PM	#1
Blue1970Cutlass SS.org Regular Join Date: May 2012 Location: Minnesota Posts: 141 Thanked: 2 / 1 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Long Lasting/Durable Picks So... I wear out standard picks like no-ones business. I tried going thicker & thicker (don't use anything under 1.00mm these days) and still they become unusable too fast. So recently, I bought an assortment of Horn/Bone picks (between 2.0 & 2.5mm) and even they are wearing faster than I expected... So I've now ordered (hasn't arrived yet) a pick made from petrified wood (@ $12 buck a pop I'm only ordering one until I see how I like it) so I'll see how that does... Anyone else have this same problem? What picks have you found to be the most durable/longest lasting?

07-30-2012, 10:29 PM	#3
Dr Muerte21 Death From Above Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Chatsworth, CA Posts: 91 Thanked: 2 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The best picks every in my opinion are gravity picks. I have been using the same pick every day for about 2 months and its just starting to ware out. They also come in many different transparent colors. Underworld, AxeHappy and glpg80 like this. Shred til your fingers fall off

07-30-2012, 11:36 PM	#4
Underworld SS.org Regular Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Quebec, Canada Posts: 1,023 Thanked: 31 Feedback Score: 17 reviews	Gravity pics hold it way better than any other pick I have tried yet. Well, I did not tried the expensive rare shit pics, but still, these had been a nice improvement for me. glpg80 likes this.

07-30-2012, 11:50 PM	#5
MaxOfMetal Likes trem wankery. • Super Moderator • Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 21,168 Thanked: 89 Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Gonna echo the Gravity Picks love. Need help with setting up a trem? Need info on your Ibby? Live in Milwaukee? Please feel free to message me. New Rules. Read Them.

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07-30-2012, 10:07 PM	#2
HeHasTheJazzHands Eck! Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Louisiana Posts: 6,782 Thanked: 46 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Have you considered metal picks?

07-31-2012, 12:10 AM	#6
Floppystrings No like the floppy Join Date: May 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 1,706 Thanked: 10 Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Ultex Jazz III should last...forever? If you can't get used to Jazz III's, I feel for you. I remember back when picks wore out, and were always a little different in shape.

07-31-2012, 12:11 AM	#7
asilayamazing SS.org Regular Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: washington Posts: 1,094 Thanked: 7 Feedback Score: 4 reviews	V-picks.... done! have all shapes including the jazz 3 style. smooth transactions with: djpharoah, bob123, Sevenstringer, Jolo5150, kfiggy If you're gonna "Thank me" then Thank (post) me, or give rep "With the amount of flak I've been receiving lately, i may just keep this post to myself!"

07-31-2012, 02:44 AM	#9
LolloBlaskhyrt HD Pro abuser Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Reggio Emilia Posts: 826 Thanked: 7 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Jazz III XL! I used ONLY ONE for over a year! Check out my Brutal Technical Death Metal band Blaskhyrt

07-31-2012, 05:27 AM	#10
Sam MJ Tries to be helpful Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Guildford, UK Posts: 524 Thanked: 3 / 1 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I would stay away from wooden picks, they wear out much faster. How about PHD picks? If you wear one of them out you're doing something horribly wrong.

07-31-2012, 05:56 AM	#11
JPhoenix19 PC rig poster boy Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Warner Robins, GA Posts: 2,343 Thanked: 28 Feedback Score: 14 reviews	I just got a set of Dunlop Carbon Fiber Max Grip thingys. They are my favorite pick so far. They are so tough I'm finding I don't have to pick as hard to get the same dynamic level as with the Jazz III's or Jazz III Ultex's I used to use. Ask enough questions, and you can answer anything.

07-31-2012, 06:51 AM	#13
Ishan Giant Fridge Magnet Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Paris, France. Posts: 4,271 Thanked: 25 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Try Dava nickel silver Rock Control, it's plastic with a metal tip, best of both world. ChronicConsumer likes this. Current rig : Agile Intrepid Pro with Lace Aluma Deathbar pickup -> Eleven Rack + TC G-Major -> ESI Near 5 Experience My string tension calculator STC - supports most D'addarrio and Circle K Strings

07-31-2012, 12:04 PM	#14
MrGignac Sonderkommando Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Maine Posts: 178 Thanked: 3 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I use a .73mm wedgie pick ive had it for like 2 years, great pick. my buddy uses dava's and swears by em. its all preference i guess

07-31-2012, 12:15 PM	#15
jon66 SS Contributor Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 417 Thanked: 27 / 1 Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Another vote for Ultex Jazz III's, as others have mentioned. Not only do they last a long time, but they sound great too.

07-31-2012, 02:44 PM	#18
damico529 SS.org Regular Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South San Francisco, CA Posts: 107 Thanked: 4 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I use the jazz III xl stiffo's and they wear down on me in about 4days and their too small for my fat thumbs, gonna end up trying some gravity picks next.

07-31-2012, 03:08 PM	#19
ConnorGilks Djunky Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada Posts: 1,893 Thanked: 27 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Honestly I don't know how people go through picks so fast. I use Max Grip Jazz III 1mm's and never wear through them. I pick hard too... Anyways, metal or stone picks may be worth looking into! GUIDE TO DJENT TONE www.connorgilks.com www.facebook.com/DawningoftheInferno www.facebook.com/TerraNovaBay

07-31-2012, 08:59 PM	#20
Blue1970Cutlass SS.org Regular Join Date: May 2012 Location: Minnesota Posts: 141 Thanked: 2 / 1 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Metal picks are sort of a last resort for me, I've never been a fan... There's a few mentioned on here that I haven't tried yet so I'll probably be ordering some test picks soon! Anyone tried stone? Got one on order but not here yet...

07-31-2012, 09:09 PM	#21
troyguitar SS.org Regular Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bloomsburg, PA Posts: 7,375 Thanked: 63 $troyguitar is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $troyguitar is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $troyguitar is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $troyguitar is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $troyguitar is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $troyguitar is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $troyguitar is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ Feedback Score: 10 reviews	I've never worn out a Jazz III. I still have a few from 2004 that I used regularly until early this year. The only reason I don't use them any more is because I switched over to the Max Grips. American Metal with real singing!

07-31-2012, 10:58 PM	#22
AxeHappy SS.org Regular Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: London, Ontario Posts: 1,818 Thanked: 6 Feedback Score: 2 reviews	If you want to get into the Acrylic picks I would recommend Gravity picks over V-Picks. I find them Gripper, cheaper and more consistent from pick to pick. Plus them come in all kinds of crazy colours.

08-01-2012, 02:14 AM	#23
glpg80 √εvil Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: NC Posts: 482 Thanked: 6 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Another echo for gravity picks. They are light-weight and extremely durable. The razor's have a nice sharp point to them that stay sharp for a very very long time. I went from dunlop nylon's to gravity pick's razors 1.5mm and it took a full year of abuse to wear down the tip to where it was useless. Does not leave plastic shards all over your guitar or shredded plastic all over the pickups after abuse - and i play 11-52's in D with a very heavy right hand. I never liked Jazz III's, the gravity picks give me something to hold onto. Cant say enough about them - they are worth every penny. A package of 1.5mm's should last many many years.

08-01-2012, 02:45 AM	#24
Stealthdjentstic Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canadia Posts: 19,984 Thanked: 338 Feedback Score: 10 reviews	I tried one of the gravity's first batches and hated it but im tempted to try again

08-01-2012, 08:59 AM	#25
vmFin ss.org Regular Join Date: May 2012 Location: Kujalla Posts: 17 Thanked: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I use these Rock Vibes when I can. If I can't find them, purple tortex is nice, but lacks the tone.

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