How does this pick compare to Acetal material such as a Clayton acetal pick please? I prefer warmer mellow tones.
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These are much more like the Delrin picks you can get from Clayton. I really love the Dunlop .73 (yellow) because they hold up well and give me the right amount of physical feedback from the strings, so when I ordered some custom picks for my band from Clayton I got the yellow Delrin and the main difference I noticed was that the Delrin felt a little thinner / more pliant than the Dunlop. I've found that Tortex/Delrin stays in my hand a lot better than acetal picks as well
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I have not tried the Clayton's. The tort ex is intended to mimic tortoise shell picks. The yellow ones work well for me , lots of volume and I guess pretty mellow. A lot of the tone is on your fingers - after a point your style and tone will come through on most any guitar.
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I am not familiar with that style of guitar pick, however, the Tortex green is a medium pick. I will not buy any other pick for a few reasons. They last forever, seem to conform to my thumb over time so I feel as though there is nothing in my fingers, and you really don't hear it on the strings. I used to play every waking moment and could not destroy one of these picks! And I have destroyed many others. I play acoustic so I can appreciate a mellow tone as well... You will not be disappointed.
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Usually the lighter the gage the brighter tone, and i love my tone super bright, but most of the work is done from the body of the guitar so don't exspect miracles. Also could be what materials your nut or bridge are made of.
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I had a Baby Taylor and traded it for a Little Martin. Both are good instruments. I think the Taylor has a better tone, but I had issues keeping it in tune when struming. The Baby Taylor is built lighter. While the Little Martin uses medium strings to make up for the shorter neck, the Baby Taylor can only handle light strings. If you plan to primarily fingerpick and plan to be careful with your travel guitar, I would probably get the Baby Taylor for the sound and tone. If, like me, you want to strum, as well as pick, and you don't want to have to worry about babying your instrument, I would go with the Little Martin as it is built much tougher. I had a Baby Taylor and traded it for a Little Martin. Both are good instruments. I think the Taylor has a better tone, but I had issues keeping it in tune when struming. The Baby Taylor is built lighter. While the Little Martin uses medium strings to make up for the shorter neck, the Baby Taylor can only handle light strings. If you plan to primarily fingerpick and plan to be careful with your travel guitar, I would probably get the Baby Taylor for the sound and tone. If, like me, you want to strum, as well as pick, and you don't want to have to worry about babying your instrument, I would... » Read More I had a Baby Taylor and traded it for a Little Martin. Both are good instruments. I think the Taylor has a better tone, but I had issues keeping it in tune when struming. The Baby Taylor is built lighter. While the Little Martin uses medium strings to make up for the shorter neck, the Baby Taylor can only handle light strings. If you plan to primarily fingerpick and plan to be careful with your travel guitar, I would probably get the Baby Taylor for the sound and tone. If, like me, you want to strum, as well as pick, and you don't want to have to worry about babying your instrument, I would go with the Little Martin as it is built much tougher. « Show Less
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These are metal and will have that metallic sound, especially on wound strings. Try Alaska picks, they are plastic and are kind of like "finger nail extenders." I've pretty much given up with picks on nylon, I just use my fingertips and short nails, but I'm not going for "classical" tone.
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boomy, mellow, no highs, very specific sound not to be used as an all around bass. very smooth, great for country, blues, even bluegrass, just no bite or fender sound at all. use with ampeg amp. or straight into board, very quiet.
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probably good. i myself have switched to martin silk and steel. lovely. peter couchman
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I would recemond the Cordoba it's tonal mellow sound is just perfect. Have owned several over the years and the price and quality are unmatched.Happy Playing,John
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my previous one was V Moda crossfade and i can say this is more comfortable and softer...good for long time of listening...also covers my ear pretty well
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Sorry, only have tried the Cocoon Silk. I really like the Cocoon Silk. Nice feel & does increase the warmth.Djwine 12
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Really? Light gauges? That's somewhat unusual. It always boils down to player preference. I suppose that's why there are millions and millions of blogs out there with folks expressing their opinions! LOL. I love D'Addario exps...won't play anything else. Medium gauge on my Martin dread and lights on my Eastman E10SS. Flat pick and fingerpicking them both as well. Was the soreness you noted located on your picking hand or fretting hand?
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smooth. One of my favorite picks. I dont have any problems holding them. You can always take a paper hole punch to help to grip it better is its such a big problem
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In the Bridgestone line, I'd suggest the e5. I know you're keen to play Bridgestones, but I'd also suggest you try the Wilson Duo or Zip. The Zip is phenomenal, and quite inexpensive. Good luck!
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Yes its great! Only downside I can think of was that it was a bit heavy due to it being some kind of layered all laminate. I ended up getting a baby taylor instead of this. I preferred the sound and feel of that guitar better but its up to you!
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They are all pretty much the same thickness.... My guitar player isn't thrilled with the picks - says they shred in a short amount of time.. Have not tried the pearl-type material yet - hoping it's a little more durable. The machine itself is great! it's really heavy duty. Overall, it's a good buy for the buck. at the rate you can churn out picks, it doesn't really matter if you go through 30 micks in a night :)
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Better than okay. I tried the orange when it was less expensive and I think I might like it better than the lemon. It certainly was a nice change for awhile.
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I honestly don't know. I do know they are a "softer" pick, meaning they are a thinner and more flexible pick if that's of any help to you.
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It's okay but it sounds boxey. It sounds better thru a PA or an acoustic amp as there are more highs and lows. Taylor make a really great version of this type of guitar but at triple the price. I'm still foolin' around with it but I feel it has great potential.