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Great sound and feel on my Tele
Over the past 10 years, I have only used Tortex .60, .73, and .88 with both acoustic and electric guitars. I decided to try some nylon picks with my Telecaster, so I bought a range of different Dunlop nylon models/gauges to test.
Of all that I tested, the Max Grip .73 and .88 have become my favorites. They have a really nice flex/feel, and they sound the best to my ears. On my Tele, they are warmer sounding than the bright Tortex tone I was used to.
Compared to the Dunlop Standard Nylon, the Max Grip has a slightly different sound, which I prefer. The Max Grip also feels just a tiny bit stiffer than the Standard Nylons of the same gauge, which I also prefer.
The raised grip area does its job, although I never really had a problem with dropping picks before. I think the raised lettering on the Standard Nylon performs a pretty similar role. So for me, the raised dots of the Max Grip is not really that important.
Just one complaint (in case you are reading this, Dunlop): The difference in colour between the .73 and .88 is very subtle. So it is hard to know which one you are picking up. And the numbers appear in a tiny font size, so it's not easy to read. Two improvements that could be made: increase the contrast between the two shades of grey, and increase the size of the numbers.
Overall, these are great picks. They have become my new go-to picks (in .73 and .88) with my Tele.
Of all that I tested, the Max Grip .73 and .88 have become my favorites. They have a really nice flex/feel, and they sound the best to my ears. On my Tele, they are warmer sounding than the bright Tortex tone I was used to.
Compared to the Dunlop Standard Nylon, the Max Grip has a slightly different sound, which I prefer. The Max Grip also feels just a tiny bit stiffer than the Standard Nylons of the same gauge, which I also prefer.
The raised grip area does its job, although I never really had a problem with dropping picks before. I think the raised lettering on the Standard Nylon performs a pretty similar role. So for me, the raised dots of the Max Grip is not really that important.
Just one complaint (in case you are reading this, Dunlop): The difference in colour between the .73 and .88 is very subtle. So it is hard to know which one you are picking up. And the numbers appear in a tiny font size, so it's not easy to read. Two improvements that could be made: increase the contrast between the two shades of grey, and increase the size of the numbers.
Overall, these are great picks. They have become my new go-to picks (in .73 and .88) with my Tele.
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very personal how we each perceive and use picks. I like the twang on my bass and the medium stiffness. I use hard smalls for GTR
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Top of the line
These are very good guitar picks. I use them since I've discovered them (almost 6 years ago). I play guitar in various vocal groups every week and I'm impressed by the sheer quality. They are super long lasting picks. And on top of it all if you have sweaty palms (like I do) these will help you immensely. I've also tried different picks just to confirm that I'm not biased. Nah ..these are just too good. I instantly recommend these to my students or whoever asks for a good guitar pick. Definitely worth it!
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Hard, but really good quality
I use it for bass picking and a little for acoustic guitar. For bass, no problem, hard enough and metallic sound as expected.
About the acoustic guitar, it is too hard for my taste. The grip is good, which makes playing very comfortable, but the sound loses quality for me. If you like hard picks, I'd definitely go for this one. Think twice if not.
About the acoustic guitar, it is too hard for my taste. The grip is good, which makes playing very comfortable, but the sound loses quality for me. If you like hard picks, I'd definitely go for this one. Think twice if not.
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Perfect picks
I've been playing guitar for 25 years. These are the only plectrums I use and for me they have the perfect balance between comfort and feel. Use this gauge for both electric and acoustic guitars.
They last a decent enough time as well, couple of months so in that respect worth the money
They last a decent enough time as well, couple of months so in that respect worth the money
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Absolutely what I was wanting and expecting
Have bought these many times in the past. They don't split and take some punishment with ease.
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My favourite steel string picks
What can I say? These are great picks. They are comfortable and easy to grip - I rarely drop one at gigs.
They are great quality picks and seem to last a long time. It?s hard to estimate how long but I play every day and gig regularly and I rarely buy picks.
I have used Dunlop Nylon 0.73 picks for yonks so I am probably biased for the thickness and sound/feel. However, the Max Grip version is exactly the same but with a slight upgrade in grip (duh!).
Love these picks, would definitely recommend for an all-round strumming/picking steel string player.
They are great quality picks and seem to last a long time. It?s hard to estimate how long but I play every day and gig regularly and I rarely buy picks.
I have used Dunlop Nylon 0.73 picks for yonks so I am probably biased for the thickness and sound/feel. However, the Max Grip version is exactly the same but with a slight upgrade in grip (duh!).
Love these picks, would definitely recommend for an all-round strumming/picking steel string player.
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Picks
Grippy, bendy as they should be and last well.
I'm not convinced great picks make a big difference to your playing, but bad ones certainly do.
These are decent picks, they sit in the hand well, don't slip and are pretty durable.
What more can you ask for?
I'm not convinced great picks make a big difference to your playing, but bad ones certainly do.
These are decent picks, they sit in the hand well, don't slip and are pretty durable.
What more can you ask for?
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Sweaty fingers won't slip!
I first got some of these out of desperation years ago. My sweaty hands were making other plectrums slip. I reckon you could play in the rain without losing your grip with these. (I'm not going to test that hypothesis with one of my guitars though).
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It lives long - for classical guitar it feels good
For me it is very important, that the plectrum is not too thick, and at the same time it has to be not too thin - otherwise the playing will lose clarity.
I have testet different plecs from different companies (cuz they are cheap). And right now this I like the most. The plectrum has also long lifetime. I mean, I play with this Dunlop plectrum more than 2 years and I still do not trow it away.
Of corse, fot the electrial guitar it is too thin.
I have testet different plecs from different companies (cuz they are cheap). And right now this I like the most. The plectrum has also long lifetime. I mean, I play with this Dunlop plectrum more than 2 years and I still do not trow it away.
Of corse, fot the electrial guitar it is too thin.
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