7mm Pick? BHL Claymore and 5 Other Monster Picks

[@ARR0WMANC3R]

Literally all the comments: T H E C C P E C C S

[@corpsie666]

"Put eet ahh-waaaaaaaaaaaaaaay"

[@lamborgatti-4783]

ARR0WMANC3R T H E E E E C C C C P E C C S

[@ARR0WMANC3R]

+Waters it was true when I commented it

[@waitin4winter]

ARR0WMANC3R glad to be in good company

[@ElSatanicHispanic]

"7mm pick" pulls out a piece of candy corn.

[@gustavgnoettgen]

""Uhm... So what did you pay for it?" "It's a special polymer." "Dude. How much?" "It's organic."

[@zenberryflood]

They taste alright and they last about a night, or one session if you pluck hard.

[@raven5679]

Thought commenting “thecc pecs” was an original comment that could be funny as I watching the video. I was wrong. I was really wrong.

[@brokusstudios]

Here are s e c c s t h e c c p e c c s

[@MrChivomin]

I need some t h e c c p e c c s I actually have never been comfortable using picks, maybe I should try these...

[@exzaviorw]

MrChivomin just force yourself to use peccs, it will come i promise

[@lucasduque8289]

@@exzaviorw Or try using your fingernails, like playing finger style acoustic. That's what I do and I love it.

[@riffdude]

Thecc Peccs with a sharp tip are amazing!

[@NeilTheDruid]

Yes Colin: why hwood enyone warnt a peck dis theck?

[@lead_sommelier]

Finally a pick that's almost as thick as his accent

[@WeebusDweebus]

When everyone saying: *T H E C C P E C C S* But you're just a bassist who needs 3mm+ picks to play

[@vacuumelite2065]

Back in the early 80's, I used a two pence coin on my P.Bass. It makes a proper fruity, punchy sound with Rotosound Roundwounds. Back then, the two pence coins were non-magnetic. In 1992, the wankers in the Royal Mint used cheaper iron in the alloy. They were heavier and shite. I still have a few pre 1992 coins. I always check the dates on 2p's in my change. Soon though; two pence coins will be worth bugger all and get phased out ...........and I will be fucked.

[@chopperdeath]

I remember using metal picks in the late 80's and they sounded nice.....and put metal snow all over my pickups!

[@MarkedForJazz]

Eery how familiar this scenario is to me. Back when I was first starting out on bass, I used a US quarter on my p-bass, and I also preferred rotosound round wound strings. I guess we must be distant cousins or something haha. I've since stopped using that bass - it never functioned properly in the first place, and I finally got a better bass (on which I use the lower-tension DR Strings), but I will never forget some of the memories I made on that thing, with my friends in the school jazz band.

[@vacuumelite2065]

​@@MarkedForJazz yes. The fun is worth remembering. I might check out those DR strings. Lower tension means a thicker guage can be used AND the bass still feels not TIGHT to play. Cheers gov 😎😊

[@Robster-Craw]

IM in love with these 4.20mm Flow picks from Dunlop. It's funny too because they're green even. They play so well.

[@Left-Earth]

That's clever that they're green in that exact size. ✌️🗿💨

[@Robster-Craw]

@@Left-Earth Yeah, hah. I found out one downfall to such a heavy pick though. I dropped it and it hit my power strip in the on/off switch and it turns out they're heavy enough weight-wise to switch the switch off lol. Turned off all of my things running on the power supply. PC, Amp, TV, Fan. lol

[@RST_Omega]

Because I’m Scottish, when I saw everyone ripping the piss out of you saying “thick picks”, I have never been more confused in my life, then realised that it’s because not everyone has a Scottish accent

[@avakinlifeuser6888]

Theck Pecks.

[@beaverrow9272]

Thanks you for making a point to note their functionality for those without full range of motion or other issues. SO many guitar tubers are downright hostile to questions and comments from the disabled or otherwise limited. Its nice to know you get it! Cheers Xx

[@ScienceofLoud]

+Beaver Row I've had a number of people contact me over the years who have through injury, illness, or disability found themselves to be limited in motion in some form or another. Hearing the way they are working around those challenges is inspiring. They have changed the way I see many things and I'm now always thinking of ways music can be accessible to everyone, not just the able bodied majority.

[@thatguyoverthere531]

Rob Scallon has a 45mm thick pick.

[@ScienceofLoud]

Only Scallon can wield such a weapon.

[@anthonystark9390]

I believe it's a 23mm not 45. But the normal one he uses was a 9mm. I have a 9mm, 7mm, and 5mm from purple plectrum and I love them. Although lately I've been using a .80mm Clayton spike

[@thatguyoverthere531]

Just checked, the large one he uses is a 25mm pick. Only Scallon can wield such a pick

[@g3mmo]

w00dmii5t3r *thecc pecc

[@lucassurgeon4122]

It was only like 22mm dude

[@rabidwallaby84]

Would be cool to see some bass demos of these picks

[@ScienceofLoud]

If I could play bass to any decent level then I'd give it a go. I'll get practicing .

[@RJW14]

I love how something as simple as a pick impacts your tone. Got 3 main ones I alternate between for different stuff/guitars.

[@winterhisagi2921]

Who wins: one paperthin piece of plastic or one THICC BOI?

[@DennisTrovato]

do they come jazz-sized too? i play tiny *p e c c s*

[@ScienceofLoud]

Actually yes they do, they have a Jazz size option with different thicknesses and materials. Check these out and see what you think: www.etsy.com/uk/listing/256527596/the-wizard-ergonomic-custom-high?ref=shop_home_active_14

[@kindaashitpost4290]

@@ScienceofLoud But does it djazz?

[@13_cmi]

Kinda A Shitpost yes

[@adamdeakin2364]

Strikpiks do. Check those out

[@sloanguitar4862]

I use Big Stubby’s 3MM picks and there honestly great. I can play anything from thrash metal to shred to jazz with any string gauge on any of my guitars. I love using these picks, I can get away with anything.

[@ultimomos5918]

if you like the stubbys try one of these BHL or Winspear picks. Seriously, they hold up incredibly well and their sharp points make playing a breeze

[@emrearslan6572]

I dont like 3mm just because of the palm mute sound

[@SenkoLoaf]

Try making them have a matte finish using a piece of 320 or 400 grit sandpaper. Trust me, you won't regret it

[@pgallant]

A PECK THES THECK!

[@pgallant]

I should clarify Colin, that I'm allowed to make fum of your accent because I'm from Newfoundland and I sound funny too. Except you sound cool and I sound like a retarded irishman

[@AliJr_MetalGames_MetalGuitar]

You love every comment

[@tripdaddythrust]

Beautiful guitar, there, love the sound

[@ScienceofLoud]

+Brian Cross Thanks

[@gujonhelgieiriksson4257]

T H E C K P E C K S C H A N G E D MY L I F E

[@sage3342]

As a disabled person I really appreciate you shining light on these. Grabbed a few for myself

[@heavynov]

MAKE A VIDEO ABOUT THE LYRE ALREADY!!! (please)

[@andrij.demianczuk]

Thanks Colin! I've been mulling various high end picks recently and decided to jump on these after hearing what you had to say about BHL. I managed to snag a Hodor, assailant XL and HP #3. Can't wait for them to arrive :)

[@seemykids99]

not sure if I watch this channel for the info, or your accent.

[@g3mmo]

seemykids99 You know what... Jesus. I’m having the same thought...

[@aranegames9622]

I made my own pick (5mm thecc) from a piece of acrylic I stole from school years back. I was kinda pessimistic about it but when I first tested it, I was blown away. now i only use peccs of the theccest variety.

[@hillisdave]

I found some pieces of waste 10 mm perspex in work so made a few picks on the Laser cutter and sanded them down. Have yet to try them out.

[@NYPDWeatherman]

THANK YOU COLIN

[@nigel900]

I'm going to file a 30mm pick out of a brake rotor, then send it to you for review.... Heavy Metal, of course.

[@gormygorm]

I am somewhat new to boutique picks, and so far, the Dragonheart guitar picks are my absolute favorite, but I really do wanna give these a go.

[@k.g.alatore355]

I used to be a retail supervisor in the backroom and injured my tendons while operating a manual pallet jack. I play with an 11mm pick known as an Insanity made by V-Picks in Nashville, Tennessee. It's quite literally the only kind of pick I can use continuously and not find myself in pain later.

[@216trixie]

I've found pick material has a huge impact on tone. To my surprise, I've found that ceramic and stone actually sound duller and muffled compared to some Tortex or plastic picks.

[@BlackLeaf_Studio]

I can honestly say i’ve never had a theckpeck

[@BlackLeaf_Studio]

sorry for the obligatory accent comment there XD

[@Ucceah]

love me some fat picks! after getting hooked to jim dunlop "big stubby"s i eventually started making my own from 3mm polycarbonate about 12 years ago. relatively pointy 44*21 arrow head shape, with "worn" edges towards the tip, like on gypsy/jass and bluegrass picks.

[@pykedj]

Even as a more experienced guitarist, I still always learn something from your vidoes man! Props.

[@kevinscruggs5044]

Have used BHL Hodor picks for the past three years. Remarkable upgrade in tone with a thicker pick and much easier to hold for arthritic hands like mine. If you haven't tried, I strongly recommend them. Doesn't take as long as you might think to get used to them.

[@trevorpeters4358]

I like extra heavy star picks . The star cut out helps your grip.

[@rudyardkipling4517]

I use 2.5 and 3mm picks, Heavy picks light strings it is my "secret" to light speed pinch harmonic's also heavy picks just give more precise control in my opinion, but these "monster picks" are just rediculus gimmickey weird etc.... lol "Picks in this video are all kool 7mm may be too much, I was thinking plectrum, they make a pick the size of my damn hand, looks like playing with a squashed softball" I wanmt that claymore, I take sandpaper to the thumb area of my 3mm's and scuff them up, sweating and dropping while shreading is what gave me that idea, works great

[@francesco4149]

Rob scallon: *laugh in 25mm pick*

[@markbooth.13]

I have a few 7 mm made from Buffalo Bone with thumb/ finger grooves so the pick stays firm in your hand. The distinct sound it makes is very crunchy, perfect for metal, country, classical, etc. I dig them. Too bad we cannot post a cell pic in the comments.

[@ChrisFranklyn]

It's reassuring to me to see how you hold it too. I hold it a similar way - almost everywhere I see tells me that's wrong. I find I pick more gently with a thicker pick, meaning less buzz as the string flaps out of control.

[@TonySimoes]

Chris Franklyn You're not alone. I hold it the same way.

[@vincentbar484]

Chris Franklyn I hold it kinda similar, I just don't anchor with my pinky

[@joshvaughn6740]

There is no wrong way to hold a pick

[@instrumentalist28]

Windspear are my favorite Boutique picks, but I will give these a go

[@TomWinspear]

Thanks Isaac, Brock @ BHL is a great guy and supplies lots of my plastic! I recommend his work a lot :)

[@SteelSkin667]

For those needing a point of reference, that "Ultem" material is what Dunlop Ultex *peccs* are made of. The main difference is that Dunlop doesn't make *peccs* that *thecc*

[@goemonronin]

I have pretty bad arthritis in my fingers, I discovered the 3mm dunlop stubbies several years ago and they really helped. Then I discovered the V-Pick Pitchelli and fell in love. Have been looking for something thicker though.

[@justintuesday8483]

Just getting back into playing (was never very good, and it's been a long time); your videos have been a great resource! Ended up getting the Assailent XL in UGlass, you sold me on it feeling like stone. and especially with your suggestion that learning on a thicker pick might help develop technique a little better. Should be here in a few weeks and am looking forward to it. Thanks for the review and all of the videos.

[@jacobblumenthal2545]

Glad to be here early! Awesome video as always Colin!

[@rblyle382]

Also, still not as thick as the purple plectrums rob scallon used for a while and demoed. You hear me Collin? Rob's got a bigger, theccer pecc!

[@We-all-watched-the-video]

Roy Marchbank’s phatbhoy picks are massive

[@Whitefox-pc7lp]

I tried to play guitar with my PECCS before, but it made my NEPPLES sore.

[@fauxltystower]

I use Hufschmid plectrums, including a 9 mm Anvil XL. I got a couple from Purple Plectrums, the place that made the huge one Rob uses (as mentioned earlier here).

[@seangriffey8669]

I'm actually a huge proponent of relatively thinner picks. .73 and .88 are great for me, so long as it is not super flexible nylon. I find that it gives me more control over exactly how I sound.

[@Xcizior]

hey col, what was that sweet jam you played with the 3mm at 3:35?

[@SuneSkeel]

I have used jazz 3 since the day I started, i remember my mate took one look at the huge free pick i got from the guitar store where i bought my first guitar, and went like "you can't play with that shit, use this one" and i have been hooked ever since. but seriously, any pick just slightly bigger seems clumsy in my hands, I have never tried a thick one though, maybe i should give it a go, i have my doubts about it however :p

[@ScienceofLoud]

I used to play Jazz 3 too. Haven't touched them in years now. Once you go down the thick pick path there is no coming back.

[@McMrs]

@@ScienceofLoud what ones do you think are best for first time thick pick players? Lol I normally play jazz 3’s as well

[@evmanbutts]

I know I have large dexterous hands but I've always found thin picks awesome and comfortable for strumming and really useful for some melodic playing and medium picks are more preferable for solos and "tone" because they hit the strings a bit harder and doesn't seem to slap strings as bad if you pick multiple strings agressively

[@TheRealReTox]

Thanks Colin. I wasn't sure if the larger picks would be any good, I use 1mm Jazz III most days and have for years... but that 'Assailant' pick is bloody exceptional. Just ordered a couple more. Cheers!

[@batousai619]

Got one of these thick picks (plectrums if I’m not mistaken) when I won The Surrealist’s giveaway from Stone Age picks. Felt weird at first but eventually loved them. Thing is, now I have a challenging time switching back to normal sized picks.

[@RayceJacobson]

BHL also has a 9.5mm pick specifically made for people with arthritis or other disabilities of the hand. I had tendon surgery about a year and a half ago, and I had to switch to playing left-handed because of it (fretting with the damaged hand would cause frequent flare-ups). The 9.5mm pick (the BHL Protagonist) should help me from causing as many flare-ups in my picking hand.

[@JDODify]

After you sent me them Iron Age picks a couple of year ago I got really into thick picks. I can't use thin ones any more, in fact I struggle to use anything except either a 2 or 3mm Gravity Sunrise now! So, my pick habit is your fault.

[@RaccoonHenry]

"a peck thes theck" is exactly why I come back to this channel. (ok, the guitar knowledge is nice too)

[@akchamurat]

I have the assailant xl uhmwpe, antagonist ppsu, megalodon u-glass and claymore ultem. Megalodon has immediately become my personal favourite, but all 4 have different characteristics to tone & feel. After 20 years of playing with nylon jazz III’s & delrin picks, these shapely monsters has become an incredible milestone for me. Never thought that playing 7 strings would be so easy with these “thecc peccs”.

[@alaspoorjordan]

I'm a long time user of BHL. I love the Wizard and the Hodor models.

[@inlasttonowhere4459]

Greetings from California, I fully agree that thicker picks make it great exercising. I found them to have vastly improved my timing in all styles of licks, where the strumming mechanics may be filled with wide swings to delicate precision. These presented picks seem interesting, sort of fun to see what technology will bring to the plate. Ive been set on Elk Horn and Brazilian Agate picks. Cheers! Thank you for your Channel :^D

[@JDODify]

I have a dragon's heart too - that's good.

[@southernconcretesludge9675]

You should try Winspear picks if you haven't already, they are based in the UK and they have some really cool and innovative designs and are not that expensive :) Cheers

[@robhebert5137]

+1 to that. The 6mm Bloodline Shuriken is my current go-to.

[@yusrikarim5511]

This channel has it all.

[@cashewwalnut3589]

I began handmaking metal picks out of random scraps I found in my school's welding shop and the thickest pick I have ever made is around 1/8th (?) Of an inch, time to step up my game xD

[@o.phillips2522]

Hey Colin, you should check out some of the 13mm picks from PurplePlectrums (aka Plexstrum).

[@ISpillSprite]

Hey Colin! Big fan here, been watching for ages! Gonna be buying a head and cab soon and it’s my first time dealing with an amp that isn’t a combo. Would you be able to do a video introducing the do’s and don’ts of dealing with an amp set up like this? I’ve heard there are a few terrible things you can do mistakenly so the subject would make a good video! Stay awesome dude!

[@ScienceofLoud]

It's a video I've been meaning to do for some time now. But everything Jack said is true: Match impedance, don't run a head without a cab, use a speaker cable to connect the two, and one that he didn't mention is make sure the total power rating of the speakers in the cab is greater than the power output of the amp.

[@christianmusican1249]

xXflawlesscowboyXx.

[@nathaniellarson8]

@@ScienceofLoud question: can you run a Bugera G5 in standby mode without being plugged in to a speaker? If not, I don't understand how being plugged in to a speaker does anything if it's not putting out sound. Am I wrong? I don't want to wreck my new amp if I am. I haven't received a clear answer, so I am waiting to try it till either the stuff comes in for the cab I will make, or someone can tell me it's OK.

[@lostanswers122]

You should do a video talking about the different thickness of picks and what each are good for and where it may be better to choose something else

[@NamLe-sz9cj]

Anyone else want to see more tech vids. Like pedal mods?

[@nininmartin2537]

I own a 15mm pick from Hufschmid and it's amazing !

[@micha-elcleveland1265]

The dunlop carbon fiber max grips are nice too.

[@poulwinther]

Micha-el Cleveland Carbon Fiber? Sounds like a really bad idea. The inevitable splinters once the fibers tear will never break down in your body.

[@dantesaliba8533]

Rob Scallon would love these

[@LillianAredhel]

I'm Dice I think Rob owns a few

[@SenkoLoaf]

I know he owns a lot of purpleplectrums for sure

[@oqsy]

I’m not even into metal but I love this channel. Keep it up!!

[@kendallwilliams9808]

you should do a pick shoot out but not for which is best because that's a matter of opinion but rather the different sounds that different materials make. These vs gravity vs dragons heart vs the normal materials and even wood and something wild like rubber or something

[@XbotulinumX]

For someone who plays a 10 string guitar which you recommend

[@theapplenut2299]

Still, nothing beats good old Hufschmid picks ;-)

[@kobalt_ren01]

5:22 The sacrifices made in the search for tone (and taste I guess). I'll have to consider one of these, my current choice of either an Ultex Sharp 0.9mm or a 0.96mm triangular pick with my not particularly flexible right hand likely leaves a fair bit to desire.

[@zach9680]

I used to love thick picks, but I realized I just loved the stiffness and I actually like a very thin pick cause they bite into my fingers better.

[@GrooveDuude]

Check out Purple Plectrums. The mid tech and hand made last forever. More ergonomic for some of us.

[@kevinmorrice]

ive had my eye on the protagonist model from them for a fair while

[@flix9124]

Dude, I love you accent. Amazing video by the way. BHLfound a new client!

[@dritt-drittpaniagua739]

Great video man thank you

[@troyjeffrey4311]

I love heavy picks, but I've found the thicker you go the more bite in the attack you hear. Once you hear the pluck, you can't not hear it. Not much of a problem in the metal genres, but once you go clean its obvious. Still worth looking into, though. I've not moved on from my Dunlop Jazz IIIs, but I've been looking for something different.

[@sameerkooliyat3044]

I watch for the accent

[@hulkslayer626]

Been using a 6mm Gravity pick... definitely wanna try that 7mm one though!

[@MrGranitealchemist]

Currently deciding which mm too get between 5mm-9mm Never used a thick pick but excited to try

[@sublimingmule6356]

I have tried some thicker Dunlop picks. I'mm kind of a punk style musician, so pick slides are a common thing, for one. But also I ended up gravitating away from 2 mil and thicker eventually cause I didn't found over time that my hand had an easier time with thinner ones. I now use ultex jazz 3 XLs. I find it to be grippy enough to hit with my heavy handed pick attack, both with strumming and palm muting. This has been my experience. But to each his own.

[@Sean3503]

Ordered the Jazz 3 one, right now I use Chicken Picks, I used to use a Purple Plectrum but it was just too thick for me. Hoping this is my endgame.

[@itai.617]

I never had a THECC PECC but maybe I should try one

[@itai.617]

Jk man your accent is amazing

[@michaeldebavay5914]

Love the tone you got there. You using a Boss metal Zone or something?

[@pieterbc]

I like big picks and I can not lie

[@tristanthompson9488]

other large objects in my pocket?!?! i have no idea what you could possibly be implying is in my pocket when handsome colin is on the sreeen......... ;)

[@Kabz8]

Torlon is where its at. My favorite material

[@giusepperesponte8077]

Im 6’6” with large hands and when I first tried one of these giant picks I couldn’t go back

[@maxfuster5602]

I love my Eric Johnson Texas Jazz IIIs

[@michaelangeloh.5383]

Colin; Do you know what the hell happened to the Dragon's SCALE picks?... They told me in like 2016 they'd be coming out within about year (after a failed crowfunding), but I waited and it never showed up. - I already know that I prefer the more triangular shape of the Scale over the Heart, but they only have the Scale as the "Wyvern" or something, which is the more basic plastic version. - It's too bad for me, because I still think it would be the perfect pick for me.

[@wosupbro]

I like the way he says "pecks"