Guitar Pick : What is it?
| Guitar picks are triangular plectrums used for creating different guitar sounds and effects. Gripped between the index finger and the thumb, they are picked or strummed on the guitar strings. They come in different thicknesses. They are available in plastic, nylon, tortex, and lexan types. |
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Kinds of Guitar Picks include the following: |
Plastic guitar picks
- Plastic guitar picks are made of durable celluloid.
- They were one of the first guitar picks ever made.
- They usually have matte surfaces that improve finger grip.
- They are available in different colors.
- They can be highly flammable.
Nylon guitar picks
- Nylon guitar picks are popular because of their slick and smooth surfaces.
- They are extremely flexible.
- They can be made in extremely thin types for various playing styles.
- Despite their flexibility, they can become brittle after two months of extensive use, causing them to break easily.
- They are available in different styles and colors.
Tortex guitar picks
- Tortex guitar picks are made of formulated plastic to achieve the quality of original tortoiseshell picks.
- They have silky smooth surfaces and solid colors.
- They have minimum wear and maximum memory, capable of being gripped well even by slick fingers.
- They are available in different gauges.
Lexan guitar picks
- Lexan guitar picks are made of a hard material that resembles real glass.
- They have glossy finishes.
- They are hardly flexible.
- They are more than a millimeter thick.
- They are coated for better grip.
- They are quick to wear out.
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Coating: When choosing a nylon or a lexan guitar pick, choose one coated in a high-friction material to increase finger grip. Nylon and lexan guitar picks tend to be extremely smooth and difficult to hold.
Shape: If you are a beginner, choose an equilateral guitar pick, as all its corners have playing edges. Choose a shark’s fin guitar pick for string raking that results to a fuller sound. For faster string picking, on the other hand, consider a sharp-edged guitar pick.
Thickness: Choose a guitar pick not thicker than 0.60 millimeters for producing a heavier sound ideal for metal, punk, and rock music. For power or heavy metal music, look for one not thinner than 0.88 millimeters.
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