picks or no

freshead16 · Post by **freshead16** » Sun Oct 12, 2003 11:08 pm

hey i was wondering what everyones thougths were on guitar picks. it sounds stupid i know to post this. But i like to use picks for certain songs and no picks for others. and i dont count finger picking. I of course dont use them there. im not that stupid

but id like to know as far as playing live and stuff do u guys use them to strum? does it sound alright quality wise if u dont? for future use when I play all amped up and stuff. ahahah

Appfro · Post by **Appfro** » Sun Oct 12, 2003 11:10 pm

i use them sometimes....especially during solo's and improv. but mostly i don't use them. probably should but ive always tried to cut down on volume for my roomates sake and it's caused me to be really really comfortable and more accurate w/o them.

Brock · Post by **Brock** » Sun Oct 12, 2003 11:28 pm

I use picks for almost everything non-fingerpicking.

Ranting Thespian · Post by **Ranting Thespian** » Sun Oct 12, 2003 11:38 pm

I rarely use a pick. I use them for things like the Stone, but even there I have worked out to make it sound good with fingers. Fingers give more of a warm sound, and I like it. If you want the harsh sound, my pod pro can make it happen . . . ah my pod pro

. Also, it's nice to be able to play really quietly, which you can't do very well with a pick.

Screw picks . . . I GOT FINGERS!

freshead16 · Post by **freshead16** » Mon Oct 13, 2003 12:09 am

ya ive been using picks for the longest time, but lately ive been not using them. and im kinda liking it. im afraid that if i dont use them everyonce in a while ill forget how or have that uncomfortable pick problem. I guess it totally depends on the person but i just wanted to see someother peoples thoughts. thanks and keep filling me in on your thoughts. it helps.

Pickles · Post by **Pickles** » Mon Oct 13, 2003 4:53 am

it depends, if i want a different type of tone ill use my fingers...

Roastbeef · Post by **Roastbeef** » Mon Oct 13, 2003 7:29 am

TrippnBill686 wrote:I use picks for almost everything non-fingerpicking.

Likewise.

skilly · Post by **skilly** » Mon Oct 13, 2003 8:43 am

i love both styles, and i think people should learn both

isaac · Post by **isaac** » Mon Oct 13, 2003 9:30 am

heh. when i first picked up my guitar, i didn't have a pick...went with a pick for about 2 months then got tired of it and went back to my fingers because i enjoyed the mellow sound a lot more. i also feel i have more mobility and control with my fingers than with a pick.

ryopan · Post by **ryopan** » Mon Oct 13, 2003 9:32 am

yeah, it all depends on the sound you want. im almost always using a pick now that i think about it.

matthews123 · Post by **matthews123** » Mon Oct 13, 2003 1:18 pm

i can really go either way on most songs

phatnev · Post by **phatnev** » Mon Oct 13, 2003 4:54 pm

I use picks alot although its mainly for stumming and and volume, if I dont use one I probably have one in my palm for when I strum. Ie; OSW intro. I do find I have alot more control without one though.

freshead16 · Post by **freshead16** » Mon Oct 13, 2003 8:22 pm

what about if you were to play live somewhere? like with amps and all. would u recomend the louder sound or the quieter sound? meaning picks or no picks? like would it be loud enough without one?

Appfro · Post by **Appfro** » Mon Oct 13, 2003 8:26 pm

picks for live performances. that's where i went wrong, not playing w/ a pick made me suck at pick playing. and that caused me to drop my pick duing a live performance.

isaac · Post by **isaac** » Mon Oct 13, 2003 9:14 pm

played live before, was fine without a pick. my voice's "whispery" so the sound was generally mellow. takes some practice, but you can get dynamics without a pick.