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Title: What a difference 0.13mm makes!
Post by: Craig 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.

Craig

Title: Re: What a difference 0.13mm makes!
Post by: zeebow on December 03, 2017, 11:47:35 PM

cool! i like thinner picks - my pick of choice is the dunlop primetone 0.73mm :)

Title: Re: What a difference 0.13mm makes!
Post by: Edward 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!  :)

Edward

Title: Re: What a difference 0.13mm makes!
Post by: Craig 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.

Craig

Title: Re: What a difference 0.13mm makes!
Post by: mgap 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

Title: Re: What a difference 0.13mm makes!
Post by: cc7 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.
(http://www.alienpick.com/store/images/template/0014-1.gif)

Title: Re: What a difference 0.13mm makes!
Post by: Minnesotaman on December 05, 2017, 11:10:37 PM

Glow in the dark picks always sound better and alien technology goes without saying.

Title: Re: What a difference 0.13mm makes!
Post by: Craig on December 06, 2017, 04:31:31 AM

Quote from: cc7 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.
(http://www.alienpick.com/store/images/template/0014-1.gif)

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

Craig

Title: Re: What a difference 0.13mm makes!
Post by: letutur on January 02, 2018, 10:27:25 AM

Craig, do you have any pictures you can share?

Title: Re: What a difference 0.13mm makes!
Post by: Craig on January 04, 2018, 10:42:30 AM

Quote from: letutur on January 02, 2018, 10:27:25 AM

Craig, do you have any pictures you can share?

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

Craig

Title: Re: What a difference 0.13mm makes!
Post by: Soof 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.
(https://s9.postimg.org/anf23593z/Snark_Picks.jpg)

Title: Re: What a difference 0.13mm makes!
Post by: mgap on January 04, 2018, 11:11:52 PM

Quote from: Minnesotaman on December 05, 2017, 11:10:37 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.