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Craig

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What a difference 0.13mm makes!
« on: December 03, 2017, 12:18:05 PM »
I was looking through a box of stuff and came across a Snark neo tortoiseshell pick so I gave it a go and really liked it. I didn't know what gauge it was so I ordered a pack of 0.94mm and a pack of 1.07mm

What surprised me was how different they sound, the thinner ones are much brighter than the 1.07. Even my wife and daughter could easily tell the difference.

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Re: What a difference 0.13mm makes!
« Reply #1 on: December 03, 2017, 11:47:35 PM »
cool! i like thinner picks - my pick of choice is the dunlop primetone 0.73mm :)
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Re: What a difference 0.13mm makes!
« Reply #2 on: December 05, 2017, 12:34:19 PM »
Yup, while not as dramatic as a string change, picks make a marked difference in tone.  For me, my progression went from beginner with the ubiquitous fender medium to gator grip 1.14.  And for electric I use the gator grip 1.5.  It's all about feel and tone ...glad you found yours!  :)

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Re: What a difference 0.13mm makes!
« Reply #3 on: December 05, 2017, 05:00:23 PM »
yes I've been using Fender heavy's for a while but I'm going to give these a go for now.

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Re: What a difference 0.13mm makes!
« Reply #4 on: December 05, 2017, 05:44:26 PM »
I use the Fender medium.  Anybody know how thick it is?  I have always thought it is .75mm
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Re: What a difference 0.13mm makes!
« Reply #5 on: December 05, 2017, 07:40:42 PM »
I mainly use these in heavy ( .96 ). They sound great because they glow in the dark and have Alien Technology.

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Re: What a difference 0.13mm makes!
« Reply #6 on: December 05, 2017, 11:10:37 PM »
Glow in the dark picks always sound better and alien technology goes without saying.

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Re: What a difference 0.13mm makes!
« Reply #7 on: December 06, 2017, 04:31:31 AM »
I mainly use these in heavy ( .96 ). They sound great because they glow in the dark and have Alien Technology.


I'm in the UK CC7, they cripple us with import duty on alien technology 😁

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Re: What a difference 0.13mm makes!
« Reply #8 on: January 02, 2018, 10:27:25 AM »
Craig, do you have any pictures you can share?

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Re: What a difference 0.13mm makes!
« Reply #9 on: January 04, 2018, 10:42:30 AM »
Craig, do you have any pictures you can share?

Sure, I've got to say that these have become my favourite picks now.

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Re: What a difference 0.13mm makes!
« Reply #10 on: January 04, 2018, 11:06:07 PM »
Here's another photo.  I bought a dozen and really like them.  They fit in well with the myriad number of picks I can choose from.  There is a notable difference in tone.
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Re: What a difference 0.13mm makes!
« Reply #11 on: January 04, 2018, 11:11:52 PM »
Glow in the dark picks always sound better and alien technology goes without saying.

This is the same pick that George Noory uses.  He got them from a reliable source.
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