Fingerpick Material?

Kameraad Pannekoek · 07-13-2008, 02:28 AM

Is there anybody with some knowledge about finger picks that can help me with something? I've been using fingerpicks to get a "picky" sound on my bass, seeing as I can't flatpick on my bass to save my life (strings are just so much thicker than with guitar). I've been using a pair of plastic fingerpicks my parents gave me last Christmas along with my banjo, but I noticed a lot of places sell primarily metal fingerpicks. Is there any big difference between metal and plastic fingerpicks?

Aqualung · 07-13-2008, 02:32 AM

I bet th edifference would just the same tonal difference you would find between metal and plastic flatpicks. My bronze (or maybe it's brass) pick has a fuller, thicker, duller sound than the plastic picks, which create a sharper, thinner sound.

Different metals create different sounds, though.

Jody LeCompte · 07-13-2008, 09:06 AM

The metal is going to be slightly heavier, sharper in tone, and stiffer. A plastic finger pick is going to be warmer, lighter, and a bit more flexible.

That's about it. You don't get any benefits with either, it's just whatever you prefer.

07-13-2008, 02:28 AM	#1
Kameraad Pannekoek Drunk on power. And beer. Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Wazzu Posts: 3,180 Thanks: 61 Thanked 133 Times in 114 Posts Rep Power: 500	Is there anybody with some knowledge about finger picks that can help me with something? I've been using fingerpicks to get a "picky" sound on my bass, seeing as I can't flatpick on my bass to save my life (strings are just so much thicker than with guitar). I've been using a pair of plastic fingerpicks my parents gave me last Christmas along with my banjo, but I noticed a lot of places sell primarily metal fingerpicks. Is there any big difference between metal and plastic fingerpicks? __________________ If you ever need help with anything, anything at all, just send me a PM and I'll see what I can do for you. Dave's Gear: MIM Fretless Fender Jazz Bass Fender Rumble 100w Bass Amp Squier Affinity Series Stratocaster Vox Valvetronix AD30VT Guitar Amp Dunlop .71mm picks (Pink picks for the win!)

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Aqualung Pshaw! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Washington Posts: 11,548 Thanks: 527 Thanked 731 Times in 684 Posts Rep Power: 269	I bet th edifference would just the same tonal difference you would find between metal and plastic flatpicks. My bronze (or maybe it's brass) pick has a fuller, thicker, duller sound than the plastic picks, which create a sharper, thinner sound. Different metals create different sounds, though. __________________ Here we go. Mushu cereal for breakfast with duck sauce.

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07-13-2008, 09:06 AM	#3
Jody LeCompte Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 519 Thanks: 3 Thanked 68 Times in 50 Posts Rep Power: 53	The metal is going to be slightly heavier, sharper in tone, and stiffer. A plastic finger pick is going to be warmer, lighter, and a bit more flexible. That's about it. You don't get any benefits with either, it's just whatever you prefer.

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