🆚 Guitar Picks Comparison | Pros and Cons of 3 Popular Guitar Picks 💪

[@John-wr6yo]

Take soft fuzzy side of a velcro dot and stick it on your pick guard. Then stick the hard friction side on your pick. Your pick is visible at all times ,and in very close reach. I fingerpick,flat pick,and hybrid pick. This little trick works very well for my style.

[@theericbeaty]

Nice tip!

[@sullyb23511]

I don't play bluegrass guitar, but I do use a V-Pick Freakishly Large Pointed on bass and it is the BEST bass pick that I have ever used. It has punch, bottom, clarity that is second to NONE!

[@ptalbany]

I used the same V Pick as you for years and loved it, never try the Blue Chip Pick due to cost wife bought me a 3 pack of the Dunlop with beveled edge for Christmas 2 years ago and I've been stuck on them like the V Pick as you play and they warm up they'll stick to your fingers no matter what

[@theericbeaty]

Good to hear this, Paul. Right now in the early stages of using the Primetones they're pretty slick and hard to hold on to. But the tone is amazing!

[@timothymcgraw8404]

You have just about sold me on getting a Bluechip.

[@theericbeaty]

Everybody should have at least one. But I still prefer the Dunlop Primetone Grip style in 1.5mm Triangle.

[@timothymcgraw8404]

@@theericbeaty I've been using the Dunlop Primetone Grip 1.4. I really like them, but the rhythm sound of that Bluchip knocked me out.

[@bobbystresskiller815]

Awesome playing, Eric! Primetone sounded really sweet, but I was blown away by that Bluechip!

[@waynechurchill7212]

Love the. BlueChip I own one for 3 almost 4 years and order thumb and finger picks I have tp 50

[@theericbeaty]

It’s definitely a great pick, but I still prefer the Dunlop Primetone picks. Very similar sound and tone, much more affordable.

[@jamesgayle5213]

Excellent overview.

[@tg8303]

Hey Eric I just wanted to tell you I love you channel and that you continue to help me daily. Thank you for what you do. I hope I can be half the picker you are one day. I'm only 22 so I still have time.

[@theericbeaty]

You'll get there. Just keep woodshedding: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ip2XeqiQndaHlbc 💪

[@cajunguitarman]

you have got to try the vpick saga. thats vinnie’s version of the tortoise shell pick

[@theericbeaty]

I like my picks a bit sharper. Plus, mandolin picks are generally too small for my hands. I've used a similar pick called "Tradition Lite" which I like very much.

[@gkgunn53]

I used the V-Picks for a while and liked them. Only problem, you drop that clear pick on stage and it will vanish like a ghost. I hit it with some fine sandpaper to make it frosty but it seemed to lose some of the tacky grip feel. Prime tones now. They just work. A little monster grip patch on the thumb side makes them pretty stable.

[@gimpyjwilliams]

i started using dunlop ultex picks ever since i saw old videos of you using them (on the crappy camera lol) and i been using them ever since, thank you :)

[@theericbeaty]

💩 camera, 😂 Ultex are good, but I still like my Dunlop Primetone grip picks. www.ericbeaty.com/gear

[@klaassiersma4892]

The blue chip one sounds best to me out of my television, ( by a mile) , which is always different than actually playing the guitar. They may be expensive but they would be my choice for recording.

[@JohnIverJørgensen]

Hi, I’ve tried a lot of picks over the last 30+ years. The last 7-8 years I only use Dunlop primetone sculped plectra 0.73. To me it has the perfekt blend of bite and smoothness soundwise. I don’t like when picks are too “clicky” on the strings - and these don’t.

[@theericbeaty]

I still love and use my Primetone Grip 1.5mm tri-picks for all my acoustic playing! The tone is hard to beat for sure.

[@theericbeaty]

What are your go-to guitar picks of choice? Feel free to comment below with your ideas and suggestions. Don't forget to check out these picks in the "As Seen On KZbin" gear list here: www.ericbeaty.com/gear

[@algomez5041]

Hello my name's Al Gomez and I just saw this video oh, it's a little late but I did see this video in my opinion the v-pic is money for you, I used gravity pick it's a trip standard to which is a size 2, I'm a smooth jazz guitarist so I need my fix a little thicker but the gravity pick is money for me congratulations you are extremely good player

[@theericbeaty]

I’ve got another Pick review vid in the works, so make sure you’re subscribed to be notified when it releases.

[@DaveYoung-z1y]

Hey Eric, first time I’ve seen your channel. Great Playing, very impressed! I see you’ve moved to the primetone grip version. Do you notice a tonal difference from the smooth version? There are lots of people on the acoustic guitar forum who say the smooth version has a warmer/better tone. I like the grips on other Dunlop picks, but if there’s a tonal difference between the smooth and grip I think I could get used to the smooth. They’re expensive in Australia, so was hoping to get your expert opinion before I start trialling the two versions in different sizes. Thanks!

[@theericbeaty]

Sorry for the late reply. There is a slight difference in tone. I'd probably agree that the smooth version is a bit warmer, but I prefer the attack of the gripped version. That's why I still use them to this day! If you're looking for a warm pick sound, a good alternative that might be cheaper is the D'Andrea Pro Plec (amzn.to/48KaQ4b). I used this triangle version for years before moving on to a brighter pick. The Pro Plec is a bit more rounded on the points, which is probably why it's a bit warmer in tone. Hope this helps.

[@Nepa_Ojtli]

Just making sure... The 1.5 prime tone pick are longer than the 1.3 ones ? Thanks for the review bud! It really helped me.

[@theericbeaty]

Not sure about the length, but the 1.5 is a thicker pick.

[@zachariahjosephturne]

U should most definitely try a D'Andrea Pro Plec Rounded Triangle pic and or a Golden gate rounded!

[@theericbeaty]

I have D'Andrea Pro Plec Triangle picks, but they're not rounded. I find myself slipping all over the strings if I don't have at least a standard point. I like them as well; they were my first good-sounding pick, but they ended up sounding too warm compared to other picks I experimented with.

[@joshuaparkerrains5340]

Yeah i like primetone. But i found with having more than one guitar, is that a pick or saddle ect. that sounds great on this guitar doesn't sound as good on a different one. Each guitar will tell u wat it likes n wat compliments it the best. But u r right one with the primetone. Its just slightly warm n slightly crisp.

[@theericbeaty]

Good observation. I use totally different picks for my electric guitars. Currently, I mainly use Swiss Picks, but I also like the Dunlop Flow picks. Jazz XLs are good as well and not too small like the regular Jazz picks.

[@beverlymichael5830]

I am still a blue chip fan but for the price would try the Dunlap pick.

[@theericbeaty]

Definitely worth a try. I'm liking it so far myself.

[@tattooeditalian2895]

Which Primetone is that? I’ve been trying Primetone for a few days now. I normally use Dunlop Ultex Sharp 1.0. The Primetone I’m trying is the 1.5 large triangle and 1.3 standard shaped pick. I have 1.3 small triangle on the way. The problem I’m having is holding the large triangle differently. I’m noticing the tip of my pointer finger is hitting the strings. Thanks

[@theericbeaty]

Chris Cohen This particular one is the smooth 1.5 mm. I recently switched to the 1.5 mm grip style

[@YaleCrane]

Thanks for sharing, do you still like the Dragon Heart picks?

[@theericbeaty]

Absolutely! I just use Dunlop Primetone picks and Fender TrueTone picks at the moment.

[@nohillforahighstepper]

I wasn't impressed with my Blue Chip at all. Way too expensive for what you get. So, I spent $50 and bought every common pick material that is available. I also was not impressed with real tortoise shell. I found that I like a 1.25mm Dunlop Delrin for my Martin dread. For my Gibson J45, I like a 1.5 celluloid. I also use the celluloid for my Tele. The 1 surprise I found was the Tusq heavy. That had a really great tone with my Tele for OD. My wife bought me a 2.5mm elk antler for Christmas that is interesting. Similar to Ultex but with some really great under-tones. I tried some buffalo horn too but they warped too easily. Sounded good though. I really liked the grip on the Prime Tone picks and the Little Stubby from Dunlop. But in reality, there isn't a lot of difference in any. Celluloid seemed to be the brightest. Ultex seemed to be the warmest. The most agile were Blue Chip, a 1.0mm brass and the Little Stubby. The pick I decided to choose was a 1.5mm celluloid for the majority of my picking needs. I'm also keeping a few of the Tusq picks for OD or distortion and my Taylor 414.

[@theericbeaty]

Wow, that's really some "hands-on" research! I still use and prefer my Dunlop Primetone Grip Tri-picks for acoustic and have since switched to Bog Street Battle Axe 1.5mm Ultex Black picks for electric.

[@paulvanheuklom6439]

Eyes closed ... Blue Chip and V-Pick have more depth and harmonics. V-Pick seemed slightly darker, which I like.

[@jamesbailey2166]

Then why do they try to replace martin.

[@theericbeaty]

Not exactly sure about your question.

[@whiterice9146]

What kind of guitar is that ?

[@theericbeaty]

It’s my Breedlove Revival DR deluxe. I have several videos about it here in my channel.

[@whiterice9146]

@@theericbeaty looking right now

[@skatetodeath666]

V pics always sound dull to me

[@theericbeaty]

It may be the thickness. This plays a big part in the sound.

[@waynechurchill7212]

I own 3 bluiechip

[@theericbeaty]

They're great picks for sure.