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gusman2x .


Joined: 16 Apr 2012 Posts: 4045 Location: Manchester U.K.
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Posted: Wed Aug 14, 2013 7:37 pm Post subject: Plectrum for bass? |
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What do bass playing plectrum users use? Something different from what you use when playing guitar?
I use jazz 3s, but when playing bass, my (pansy) index finger joint hurts from the weight of the string and the stiffness of the pick. Bigger pick may help? |
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BearBoy .


Joined: 30 Aug 2011 Posts: 6012 Location: Strung up to the lemons
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Posted: Wed Aug 14, 2013 7:42 pm Post subject: |
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I generally use one of these:
Have been thinking about trying out one of those felt ones though to make it sound a bit more like finger picking. _________________
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laterallateral Traynor or Death

Joined: 16 Jan 2008 Posts: 5945 Location: Montery Howl
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Posted: Wed Aug 14, 2013 8:42 pm Post subject: |
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Same as Bearboy, only I prefer the big triangle ones.
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Freddy V-C NOD FLANGERS

Joined: 17 May 2009 Posts: 4737 Location: Halifax
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Posted: Wed Aug 14, 2013 8:51 pm Post subject: |
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I use exactly the same as what I use for guitar which, like the other guys, is a purple Dunlop Tortex. _________________ BEIGE PALACE | THANK |
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jagsonic .


Joined: 28 Dec 2009 Posts: 786 Location: Germany
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Posted: Thu Aug 15, 2013 10:55 am Post subject: |
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For playing bass i love this ones:
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wwrrss COCKDESTROYER

Joined: 25 Mar 2010 Posts: 2268 Location: Liverpool
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Posted: Thu Aug 15, 2013 11:10 am Post subject: |
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I PLAY EVERYTHING WITH THESE LADS.
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Dave TOTALLY MODD

Joined: 09 Jun 2008 Posts: 10325 Location: UK - Southampton
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Posted: Thu Aug 15, 2013 1:47 pm Post subject: |
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This sounds like a problem i was starting to develop, caused by holing the plctrum with thumb and forefinger. A lot of 'pros' use a specific grip that I've adopted to avoid this pain. Essentially you curl all your fingers in line with the forefinger hence providing extra structural support.
take a looky here:
http://deftdigits.com/2011/07/03/how-to-hold-a-guitar-pick/ _________________
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Blunt a joint , Take the Touch , Listen this. |
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gusman2x .


Joined: 16 Apr 2012 Posts: 4045 Location: Manchester U.K.
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Posted: Thu Aug 15, 2013 2:56 pm Post subject: |
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Dave wrote: |
This sounds like a problem i was starting to develop, caused by holing the plctrum with thumb and forefinger. A lot of 'pros' use a specific grip that I've adopted to avoid this pain. Essentially you curl all your fingers in line with the forefinger hence providing extra structural support.
take a looky here:
http://deftdigits.com/2011/07/03/how-to-hold-a-guitar-pick/ |
Have a big 'ol internet kiss from me Dave!
Think I'll adopt this for bass to begin with, as I havne't had this pain playing guitar before, just bass with the bigger weight to move.
Good man |
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Dave TOTALLY MODD

Joined: 09 Jun 2008 Posts: 10325 Location: UK - Southampton
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Posted: Thu Aug 15, 2013 3:44 pm Post subject: |
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Nay worries, glad to be of service! It took me a while to retrain my instincts to GET TO GRIPS LOLZORZ with the new grip but it's stuck now and I wouldn't go back. I've noticed the accuracy of my picking is better too, probably because everything is more finely stabler or somefink. _________________
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5 Most Jizz face maker Solo�s , classic Rock music i ever listened. |
iCEByTes wrote: |
Blunt a joint , Take the Touch , Listen this. |
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stewart Cunning Linguist

Joined: 14 Jul 2008 Posts: 17625 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
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Posted: Thu Aug 15, 2013 3:51 pm Post subject: |
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just stick a bit of double sided tape on your plectrum, your hand will never cramp again.
inb4 wanking your dad off while he's pissed joke. _________________
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laterallateral Traynor or Death

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Posted: Thu Aug 15, 2013 4:01 pm Post subject: |
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I like this trick:
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Remulak .

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Posted: Thu Aug 15, 2013 5:16 pm Post subject: |
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laterallateral wrote: |
I like this trick:
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Kim Deal always says the green ones with the turtles on them! |
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gusman2x .


Joined: 16 Apr 2012 Posts: 4045 Location: Manchester U.K.
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Posted: Fri Aug 16, 2013 11:59 am Post subject: |
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laterallateral wrote: |
I like this trick:
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What is that round the pick? |
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Dave TOTALLY MODD

Joined: 09 Jun 2008 Posts: 10325 Location: UK - Southampton
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Posted: Fri Aug 16, 2013 12:43 pm Post subject: |
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looks like snot. _________________
iCEByTes wrote: |
5 Most Jizz face maker Solo�s , classic Rock music i ever listened. |
iCEByTes wrote: |
Blunt a joint , Take the Touch , Listen this. |
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laterallateral Traynor or Death

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Posted: Fri Aug 16, 2013 3:40 pm Post subject: |
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gusman2x wrote: |
laterallateral wrote: |
I like this trick:
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What is that round the pick? |
Its those coloured rubber rings that you buy at the locksmith to help tell keys apart. you can get a whole bag of them for a dollar. _________________ Last edited by laterallateral on Fri Sep 19, 2014 3:05 pm; edited 115,726 times in total |
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Dave TOTALLY MODD

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Posted: Fri Aug 16, 2013 4:49 pm Post subject: |
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laterallateral wrote: |
gusman2x wrote: |
laterallateral wrote: |
I like this trick:
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iCEByTes wrote: |
5 Most Jizz face maker Solo�s , classic Rock music i ever listened. |
iCEByTes wrote: |
Blunt a joint , Take the Touch , Listen this. |
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laterallateral Traynor or Death

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Posted: Fri Aug 16, 2013 4:56 pm Post subject: |
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paul_ .


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Looks like a top-down view of a Ninja Turtle. _________________
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tomin8r .


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plopswagon .


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Posted: Fri Sep 06, 2013 7:01 pm Post subject: |
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if you use a pick you're not really playing bass.
just kidding, I've use yellow Tortex picks _________________
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