Best Guitar Picks - Top 10 Best Guitar Picks Of All Time
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- Checkout The Best Guitar Picks Below:
1) V-Picks Screamer: amzn.to/2YUKGqV
2) Herco Flex: amzn.to/2YRRNjL
3) Dunlop Jazz III: amzn.to/2yMVpZR
4) Sharkfin Picks: amzn.to/2GX1Xth
5) Fender Celluloid: amzn.to/2GX1ZBp
6) Graphtech Tusq: amzn.to/2YUYHEX
7) Dunlop Tortex: amzn.to/2GYoTbP
8) Jim Dunlop Nylon: amzn.to/2GXwtmX
9) Gravity Picks: amzn.to/2YTMssv
10) Ernie Ball Celluloid: amzn.to/2YTMv7F
What are the Best Guitar Picks? In the world of guitar picks there are an overwhelming amount of options to choose from. For that reason I've created list of the best guitar picks based solely on my opinion, that have impacted my guitar playing over the years.
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I normally hate computer voice videos, but yours is actually really good!
Thanks! This was before I got a microphone. The rest of my videos have my actual voice :)
@@GuitarPickZone you should do a bit more of these comouter voiced videos
@@ScttSt_vocals Thanks! I've actually just started releasing videos with Computer voices again. Turns out my real South African accent doesn't sound so good so I'm sticking to my AI counterpart :D
Watch sciencephille, his videos are computer voiced and they’re still funny
Angus Young using Fender Picks on a Gibson SG just kinda makes me giggle.
Hahaha!! That never occurred to me until now! Too true
I found tortex the most slippery and hardest to grip out of all. Even though they advertise it as a grippy material, it always tends to move around my fingers and rotate whenever I try to play to where I gotta grip it ridiculously hard so it doesn't move in my fingers. I recently got Gravity picks from sweetwater and it is so amazingly grippy, it never moves when I play. I'm never going back to tortex.
Hey Ashley! Thanks for your comment. Although I advertised Tortex as "grippy" I am referring to the material that it is covered in when bought brand new. The Tortex, if you've noticed, have a sand-like covering when they are brand new which helps with grip. HOWEVER, this "sand-like" covering wears off very fast which then makes the Tortex picks slippery which is most likely what you are experiencing. I have also experienced Tortex being slippery after a few hours of use. I also agree with you that Gravity picks are super grippy! And they're amazing! The Gravity picks are made from acrylic, which warm up in your fingers making the grip even better.
yeah i might swap because i use the yellow tortex pick and it slides but i guess i can get used to it
Herco Holy Grail for me. The 75 is actually 1.01mm, I believe the 50 is actually .68mm.
Everyone seems to like the Tortex. I can't stand them. The Gators are so much better IMO. The click noise is very quiet, and the grip is great, so very good for softer players that like to strum. Purple .71 Gators 👌 not sure why they aren't as popular, they are a bit more expensive I suppose, glad they got an honourable mention!
As a 6-string bassist, and having tried hundreds of picks, my top 4 are:
1) Dunlop tortex 1.0mm (including triangle pick)
2) Nylon Jim Dunlop 0.80 (Yellow) or 0.94mm (green). Generally to play chords or have a little more brightness and clarity in the notes
3) Dunlop sharp 1.14mm or the Dunlop jazz III Ultex (for fast and precise playing)
4) Jim Dunlop Stubby Jazz III 2.0 (this pick is smaller than the Ultex or Nylon one, but it gives you more speed and precision, the downside is that it slips a lot, I do not recommend the Dunlop Stubby Jazz "1.0" because its tip wears out quickly).
Been using Dunlop Herco Flex 75 since 1972. They were plastic then and are Nylon now, but it's still the best pick for me.
I really appreciate that you are taking the time to reply everyone about your favourite picks : )
I m a beginner so I dont know much about this stuff, but I am thinking to buy a dunlop jazz iii. Btw I am also subscribing to your channel :D
Edit: Also it would really help if you could suggest a plectrum for beginners =)
My pleasure 😊 For a beginner, I think try either the Dunlop Tortex 0.73mm or Dunlop Nylon of the same thickness. If you're interested in the Dunlop Jazz III, look at getting the XL Jazz III which is slightly bigger and better suited for beginners in my opinion :)
Guitar Pick Zone Thank you man😃😃😃 I’ll surely check them out. Keep up your work and best of luck for your channel =)
Awesome video my friend ! Big Like!👍👍👍👍👍👍👍💯
Thank you :)
I too really like the V-picks, but my favorite all time pick (for electric guitar) is the Rick Rock picks. I used the V-pick until I was given one of these at a NAMM show a few years back. They are similar to the V-pick in feel, and the way they are made, they grip well. But to me, the overall sound is much better with the Rick Rock picks. But, they are hard to find. I would suggest you at least give these a try and see what you think. But, it took me a few hours to really start liking them, now that’s all I use.
Hey there! I'm definitely going to take your recommendation and give Rick Rock picks a try! Thanks for the heads up, I'm always looking for new picks :)
I love this video
idk what brand is was, but i had a guitar pick that said "butterfly" and it was a small thick pick and it was the best pick ive ever had. i lost it but i cant find it anywhere. it honestly made my tone sound smoother instead of a *plink* sound
Let me investigate and see if I can find out what the pick is. I know how important a favourite pick can be so to not find one again must be tough. Let me see if I can help :)
I love V-picks Jalapeño for recording but use a Taylor Thermex for practicing as they last a long time. Lately I discovered the Taylex/Radex which promises to be the Holy Grail of guitar picks; bright clarity of V-picks and durability of Thermex.
I used to play smaller picks, jazz 3, red stubbies, jazztone 205, but since 2 years I've been using the petrucci flow pick (because it's the smallest flow lol) and more and more the orange regular tortex.
#3 jazz style picks.
Check out V-Picks by Vinnie you wont be sorry !! I dont work for or receive anything from V-Picks just a player, 35 years and these picks are fantastic !!!
Thanks for the heads up! I will give them a shot :)
I’ve used all 3 thicknesses of fender celluloid, And like the 0.71mm ones
Atm my top 3
Tortex triangle 1.14
Tortex sharp 1,35
Gravity stealth 1,5
Nice choices there!
Thanks , but i changed my mind. I bought jazz 3 ultex weeks ago and now my number one by far.
Bought a couple of Pearly Gates Screamers after watching this video a few weeks ago.
I had been using Jazz IIIs for nearly 20 years.
I am a convert to the Screamer! Played my guitar for 12 hours straight after getting them in the post. And I'm still blazing away, weeks later!
Honesty, if you haven't tried a V-Pick yet, you really should give them a shot.
They stick to your finger in a very natural way - no sweat involved lol. You end up relaxing your grip on the pick and the volume and clarity of my picking was very noticeable compared to my Jazz III.
I feet the Screamer keeps my playing honest. No room for error. Sharpens up your technique.
Enjoy your picking choices. It's all about what sounds good to your ears.
Hey Martin, I'm so glad to hear that the screamers have inspired your guitar playing. That is what it is all about!! :D
V picks are the best. I tried heavier and heavier gauge, and found the V pick Snake. 4 mm!!! And I am absolutely happy with this pick. Even when strumming.
1:51 and 2:26 are my favorite guitar picks forever ♾️ (Jim Dunlop Nylon and Tortex picks).
Awesome! You cant go wrong with either of those two :D
I've been using the screamer for a few years now but I really cannot agree that it sticks to your fingers. I always have issues with it slipping
for me im a huge tortex fan, i have almost all variety of size of them, but my favorite one its the yellow and blue ones
Yes! The yellow ones are probably the most popular of the Tortex picks and possibly one of the most popular guitar picks in the world!
Love gravity picks. However, The 2 I tend to use most is a tortoise martin .96mm and a dunlop prime tone. Also use a teardrop d'andrea often as well.
The Dunlop Primetone's are great! I must try the Martin picks!
@@GuitarPickZone on my strat I use GHS David Gilmour signature strings and for some reason with that Martin .96mm it just makes the right feel and sound. I recommend them over the fender tortoise shell picks.
I guess I am an oddball, but I swap out picks depending on what style I'm playing on what instrument (6 string bass, guitar, mandolin, dulcimer). My favorites strummers are the LePik, .60 through .88. Great grip, narrow point for less drag, though not for digging in, since they can crease, becoming useless. JD nylons thicker for strum digging in. Have a few 3mm clears for super dig ins or bass low B chop-digs. Shark fins on occasion. Mc Phersons for rarer occasions. Jazz red when the 3mm is too heavy but heavier tight is needed. Not a fan of slick-picks standards or tortexs.
I swear by Janicek D-grip picks even over the Jazz III, mainly because I like the grip texture more. Those sharp, cat tongue -like bumps feels much more secure in my hand.
Thanks for the info! I'm going to try them out soon :)
I played the Jazz 3 picks for years then switched over to metal picks, brass, aluminum and bronze in jazz shapes made by Zenfire Picks. I haven't found better for feel and tone, they're non slip too. No they're not cheap, but they're good!
I'm keen to try some Zenfire picks!
@@GuitarPickZone Ive noticed this guy writes this comment about Zenfire picks under every pick review video, so now Im starting to doubt if they are so amazing.. have you tried em?
Ibanez Sand are really good. But in general I agree with the video. Thanks 👍
Gravity picks 4mm sunrise mini. It's a jazz 3 but with the tone of thick acrylics.
I have tried those recently actually, very nice! I'm grown to really enjoy thick picks.
if the tip of pick starts to dull, I have the other side which it was better to use triangle
V-Picks are fantastic. The absolute best.
Nice video Sir 👍👌
Thanks and welcome :)
The voice sounds like a BBC documentary or newscast from the 70s!
hahaha! I agree! This was before I got my microphone so I had no way to record my voice other than this robotic bloke lol :D
3:25 I really thought that was a picture of Kings of Leon at first.
Hahaha! Now that I look at it again, he totally looks like Caleb Followill (KOL)
Anyone know the song in the back ground? It makes for a great backing track for practice and jamming.
I like IRON MAIDEN and I like Ernie Ball guitar picks.
Hell yeah!
@@GuitarPickZone 😃👍👍💖
I'm using 1.20mm Alice pick. It's fine but i need a thicker and tight grip pick.
Herco's are great.
Very good finger grip!!!
Yes indeed! Checkout my video on tomb picks where I talk about the Hero thumb picks :D
I like picks. And I make them too. I'll give a shout out to a pick not included here, Zenfire Picks. Totally unique, boutique picks. Individually hand made with a grip pad that is absolutely non slip. Not made of plastic composites like all the others but of organic materials like phosphor bronze and hard bell brass. Playing with my picks is always like having a new set of strings on your guitar. That's just a fact. BTW, I really enjoyed the video.
Thanks so much! and I will try out Zenfire picks! I'm looking to make a few more videos like these with other cool picks I have tried. Check out "Rombo Picks" they're awesome which I have just discovered.
@@GuitarPickZone Thank you for the swift reply and the heads up on Rondo picks. I admit, I am partial to Zenfire but, trying other picks and comparing them to mine is how I make improvements to the line. Just had a customer tell me my picks are better than the Blue Chips he has been using for years. If you do plan another video please get hold of me (e mail) through the Zenfire Picks website, I would be happy to send you a few examples.
@@davidwoods358 how much do you sell your picks for?
@@ish_vids Average is 10 dollars, shipping is free. Thank you for inquiring. I do not advertise them.
@@davidwoods358 ohh I see, do you ship to the UK? Also is there a website/storefront I could look at?
The Dunlop Stubby should be #1, I saw one in the vid in a pile of other picks, but it wasn't even mentioned!
Tortex 1mm and celluloid heavy are my favourite
Nice choice :)
I like Dunlop M3. Its Jazz III size but 0.88 only. I'm wondering collectig picks, cheaper than guitar collecting... :D
I also like the M3's! I've become fond of the purple 1.14mm Jazz III's at the moment. Pick collecting is definitely cheaper and more fun :D
The Fender custom shop 1.0 mm. Banjo picks are my favorith for Electric guitar, but very hard to find, can you help me please........? ❤
The Herco .75 is used by Michael Schenker. The Sharkfin has always been used by Joan Jett, and George Lynch..
Good point!
Jazz 3’s are my favorite
Yep! The Jazz III's were a complete game changer for my guitar playing.
The most durable pick I've used is the Dava control pick .
Those are great picks!
you forgot the POD.
Anyone remembers tenacious D?
The POD is on its own list as nothing comes close ;)
Dunlop Tortext 1.14mm (purple) are my go to
The Tortex purple Jazz III 1.14 are my current favourite!
I think the Herco Flex pick sizes are slightly larger that what was mentioned here, and the "Flex 50" and "Flex 75" designations are just names rather than sizes
Thanks for the info! I did not know that. I will add a note to the video letting future viewers know. Cheers!
@@GuitarPickZone Nice! I'm not sure what the exact sizes are however because they don't say, you'd have to use callipers to check
@@GuitarPickZone The Herco Holy Grail 75 is actually 1.01mm
Hello! Beginner here, what pick should I use for my acoustic guitar?
Make them outta milk jugs of credit cards
You probably suck as a beginner and probably always will that way you'll have an excuse.
small tear drop or regular tear drop?? Wich one do you use more??
Personally I prefer the smaller teardrop but it comes down to personal preference at the end of the day!
Have you heard of Pick X (by Kalamity Klaire)? I've been trying it out lately and I really think it has some great advantages! Wondering if you've tried it, and if so, what you think of it.
Hey Wally! I haven't checked them out but I will totally take your recommendation and give them a try! :)
@@GuitarPickZone cool! be interested to hear what you think! by the way, I notice I forgot to give you a link:
czcams.com/channels/8rwN7phvbbGieMFTL6fkvA.html
jazz3 xl I love these...
Good choice! The XL's were the picks that got me into the small Jazz III
@@GuitarPickZone How long did it take u to get use to the small jazz 3? by the way ur picking is great!
@@satchrules101 Thanks so much! I'd say it took me around a couple weeks or so to get fully used to the Jazz III. Now I can't get enough :)
The john Petrucci Dunlop flow pick is the greatest pick of all time.
WIll be making a part II in the future and I'd like to feature the Flow picks. The Petrucci one is great! Have you tried the Petrucci signature Jazz III? Also a great pick!
@@GuitarPickZone That's my other go to pick, I love it :)
I have a John Petrucci FLOW pick. I prefer the Ultex and Primetone 1.4mm Jazz III XL because they have more attack. The FLOW does feel very good, though.
Back in the 80s thats all anyone used was fender picks i dont even remember any other picks being for sale until the early 90s
I came here to see peoples opinions. Personally the best to me are USA Nylons. I have a .38mm 1.mm .60mm. They are my favorite because of the grip
Good choice! Have you tried the USA nylons but with Maxi-Grip?
I personally like the ibanez paul gilbert pick
I've heard fantastic things about Ibanez picks. I'm gonna be trying a bunch out soon :)
I'm married to tortex, but i kinda want to try new stuff, thank for the info dudee
Dunlop 2mm ,3 mm grande o chica esas para mi son las mejores,para mi...
I got ultem picks by Clayton and they were 2 thins out together
Clayton Ultems are great!
Hetfield's White Fang 1.14 all the way ❤
Dunlop big stubby is my personal choice, shame its not on the list
Played 100s of picks. Hated them all. Only like finger picking. Then I brought home a stock/bulk guitar center pick that they give you free at the counter, and damn whatever Chinese bulk plastic manufacturer that is, is ON POINT lol.
No love for the jazz II picks?
I love the Jazz III! There are so many picks that I love, It is hard to mention them all. Part II is brewing so keep your eyes open. Who knows, you may see a Jazz III in the wild :D
Ed King used small sea shells!!
The Graphteck picks wear down fast
Tbh, i would switch the Ernie ball picks with fenders, i use both and i think Ernie ball picks are a lil better
Very interesting! Maybe I should do a head to head comparison between the Fender and Ernie Ball picks
Dunlop ultex those are nice picks
They are indeed!
Blue Chip one of the best if not
Going to try and make a part 2 and Blue Chip will definitely be on there :)
hell yeah tortex .73mm is ma shit
Yeah! Most popular pick ever!
Are Alice Picks good? Btw I have an acoustic
Hi Uros. Alice picks are not too bad. I haven't used them a whole lot but I also haven't heard any bad things about thing. They're not too expensive which is a good thing!
jazz iii XL
Nice choice! Those were the first kind of Jazz III picks I ever tried. That got me into the world of Jazz III
You forgot the best of the best, Essetipicks! 😊
I've never tried them but I just checked some out online and can't wait to give them a go! :D
I used to only play with the tortex orange ones cause those are the ones Kurt Cobain used xD
ernie ball prodigy is slept on
Agreed. I made this video before the Prodigy line of picks came out. I'd 100% add them to this list now though
i used to use jim dunlop jazz 3 1mm but now i use tortex 1mm
Great choices :)
I use Clayton .8mm
I use Alice 1.20 mm picks
Nice! I've never tried the Alice picks but I've seen them around. I'll be sure to try them soon!
Is that Brian from Goanimate? :O
I am a bass player and well I don't know anything about picks, which picks would you recommend
dunlop 1.44mm tortex triangles and big stubbys are great
@@christonabike3689 tks bro, actualy I orden a 1.40mm tortex teardrop and is good no that rought to hurt my hand but no that light no flee away the pick xD If i have the change to have a big stubby what thickness do you recommend me, i wanna try the 3mm but i think its to thick
@@mr.buttermilk2971 big stubbys are tapered so they don't feel as thick as they actually are so id recommend the 3 mm but im pretty sure there are 1 and 2 mm also available.
@@christonabike3689 nah, i can get the 3mm picks on amazon i guess, thks for your time bro
@@mr.buttermilk2971 yeah they're fairly cheap so you shouldn't have a problem if the 3 is too thick and no worries dude glad to help
Red Jazz III til I die...🤟🏻🤟🏻🤟🏻🤟🏻
purple plectrum.
Guitar pick for Surf music?
I'd say anything on the lighter gauge side of things. Personally, I'd choose a 0.73mm Nylon pick for surf music!
I want an expensive pick but i know i would loose it first time out
i got that .73 yelliw dunlop one
Good choice! One of the most popular picks of all time.
Snark is good but they wear down so fast XD
Indeed!
There is no such thing as Best guitar picks, but there sure is something thats called bad guitar pick. Dunlop Jazz III is the most sold, but many other picks would do the same job. I currently play on some cheap Alice picks from china. This V pick you put on number one, very strange choice. Maybe you are a Bass player? A pick like that I would pick in my hand to play on Bass with fat strings. Pick is a personal choice, so as long you feel good and sound good with it, then its the right choice.
Hey Jack, thanks so much for your comment and apologies for my late reply to this. I 100% agree with you that there is no such thing as "Best guitar pick", It has been a while since I made/watched this video but If I remember correctly, I stated that the list was based on my personal preference and not necessarily applies to everyone. The best guitar pick (or any piece of equipment for that matter) is what is best for the individual. With regards to the V Picks, whilst it may seem like a strange choice for a guitar player, I have actually come to find that it helped with my playing. Furthermore, it was MY "best guitar pick" at the time as it helped with my playing and dexterity. However, as guitar goes, I have a new "best guitar pick" and I will hopefully be making a new video soon. All my reviews and recommendations are based solely on personal preference and opinion :) Hope that clears everything up. All the best, Justin
No Claytons? Fergeddit. :-)
Can you name me a pick that’s size large and is thick?
Try something by Gravity picks or V-picks :)
Where’s the big stubby ????
What kind of pick did Jimi Hendrix prefer?
The Fender Celluloid Picks (tortoiseshell color)
@@GuitarPickZone Cool, thanks; might it most likely have been Thin or Medium or Heavy?
@@kosimo6628 I'm not actually too sure if I'm honest but I'd hazard a guess that he probably used Heavy. I know SRV did
Is Dava good picks?
Yeah! They're great! I've been using the Dava poly gel picks for a while now and I really like them.
@@GuitarPickZone ok but what’s a pricey pick but is really nice
How about Daddario gtr picks?
Good question man. I like D'addario guitar picks, there just so many I couldn't add them all. I specifically like their Duragrip range. I Will do another video soon with more of my best guitar picks that weren't featured here.
Sick video man! I'm not sure how to contact you directly but I made a
new type of guitar pick that adds a lot more body to the sound and would
love your feedback on it. Please let me know if you'd be interested.
Thanks
Hey! Thanks so much for your awesome comment, I'm glad you liked the video. I'd be happy to check out your picks. Feel free to contact me at guitarpickzone@gmail.com :)
is this channel based on picks
Picks and guitar gear in general :)
Please don’t mention D’andrea. They haven’t done shit in close to 100 years.
Pick does not the player make.
i love plectrums and just had an erection. My list is Fender heavy, Ibanez Paul GIlbert, JAzz 1,5mm by Pickboy and the Pos-A-Grip 1mm by pickboy. i recently bought some fender like 0.96mm colurful picls from aliexpress and they're lovely, also the ALice 1.5mm are really nice
Plectrum erection? :D Thanks for the comment Andrea! You have made my day!
Cat’s Tongue
lol :)
How about picking your nose?
Dude do you not know John Frusciante's name lol