Stoneworks Picks

www.dolphinstreet.com Stoneworks Picks from
www.stoneworkspicks.com are interesting picks - rock hard but with a sweet tone.

[@Dolphinstreets]

@Chiefontheditty Sorry, I had the wrong URL displayed - wrong website. I updated the link so try now.

[@jst601]

Good demo. Gemstone picks are different, most people are not sure what to think when they hear so much of the string attack available compared to "traditional" materials. I love them, they're different, new, & a great way to open new doors to your playing. Break out of the mold of the same ole same ole.

[@effluxide]

Dunlop nylons are my favourites. 1mm is a good compromise. Not too much flex. I like these picks because they have less percussive attack sound. They last a long time and I also find that they do not fall out of your fingers easily. Good to grip.

[@rebeccaabraham8652]

Sounds interesting - but I think I’ll be staying with my home-made wooden pics. They won’t be as hard on the strings and I like the more mellow sound (a lot of which depends on the profile of the business end). Favourite wood for appearance and a mellow sound is Bottlebrush!

[@alexsawa2956]

Listen to various demos and different stone picks before drawing a conclusion about them...it ain't all the same out there!

[@avalon747]

If you listen closely before the string is actually picked, you will hear an initial transient from the stone pick that you don't hear from the plastic pick, I have found this to be the case with v-picks also, and this can be a real sonic nightmare in the studio. I use a very thick plastic pick that always works for me both sonically and dynamically.

[@StoneWorksPicks]

Robert, thanks for the video it's a great demo. I just wanted to let your subscribers know that we are in the middle of web site redesign and will have individual picks for sale around Feb 1st. Best. Mike Stone

[@ostravia]

I am a comprehensively trained and with many signings Death Metal guitarist. Different stones produce many different results.

[@redbeanfactory7562]

More body to the tone but terrible attack and release. The pick would require some sort of contour on the tip and edges to allow control and proper string release without being too sharp. The pick attack would likely throw off some listeners when played softly, because even soft notes and strums cause loud clicks/scrapes. I'm sure this would have advantages in some places as well though, but it would need the right contour on the tip and edges or else it would be useless in my opinion.

[@gottamouse]

You may consider Hawksbill Shell picks, If you can ever find one. Also, there are legal Tortoise shell picks for sale on ebay. You can try that...

[@Dolphinstreets]

@clewi1091 No, they are very smooth and I can't see chipping would happen, unless you throw them hard onto a concrete floor.

[@TheZenguitarguy]

Do you not hear the high pitched artifact being generated by the stone pick?

[@Jonsher123]

Plastic picks vary also, like tortex or nylon or celluloid are different and the flexibility depends on the thickness of course. I like medium tortex best

[@Dolphinstreets]

@rwbrdms1 Good question. I am not sure, to be honest. I am still experimenting with different kinds of picks, and at this time, I like them equally good. The main thing for me is that my pick doesn't bend, and that it produces a good tone.

[@Bardock992]

Dude, I'm like you. I like firmer picks way better than thinner picks. There for a while I was even using some Dunlop Stubbyies (heck, I'd be using them now had I not lost all mine lol).

[@dividedwords]

The StoneWorks website leaves something to be desired. I can't find any product descriptions. It does say, "Sign in or register for more options." so perhaps that's what's required. But you shouldn't have to register to any manufacturer's website just to see their products.

[@rwbrdms1]

@rotren thanks for the info! im going to order some v-picks amd try them, how can i resist the glow in the dark picks haha. Great playing!

[@MartinDeBourge]

met the StoneWorks staff while I was at NAMM and they really are a great group of people. We've been using the variations of their picks when tracking clients in the studio. GREAT video presentation Robert!

[@SpiderCheezles]

keep it up man we love you :D

[@tzuky1861]

I'm a big fan of harder picks myself, I'll start experimenting with new materials more after watching this. Thanks Robert.

[@Chewwy153qt]

Maybe cause I'm use to plastic pick, I prefer its sound to the Stone pick. I bought a Moonstone pick back in the early 80's. Different shape but, a stone pick none the less. I didn't like it cause it didn't feel like you were picking the string as much as you were sliding over it. The initial transient attack of the pick hitting the string was annoying too.

[@mietschj]

These are awesome picks, indeed. They are quite expensive, though. A bit too expensive for me ;)

[@Chiefontheditty]

Ok, I'm sold! But, It doesn't look like their website has a place to order?

[@DrSteveCBG]

Stone: 1:51, 3:42, 5:03 Plastic: 2:46, 4:49

[@sonofvintage]

Hi Mr. Renman, it is a great chunky bright tone you demo and I hear slightly scratch sound on your stone pick compare to plastic. Inspired by your video and stoneworkspick, I had one also made my owned gemstone/agate pick here in Indonesia. It was indeed contribute to the tone and also speed. You can hear my recent stone pick demo on my channel. Thanks.

[@Dolphinstreets]

isonsov Great, it's fun to experiment with different pickup materials!

[@rwbrdms1]

do you like this pick better than the v-pick???

[@philipketchum]

Not sure I like the scratchy and sweep like sound of the stone pick. Plus I never could get those stone picks to be very useful for anything high gain or heavy.

[@danielflasher95]

nice playin', bro, anyways, did you try metal picks before stonework's?Right now I'm using metal, and they seem just fine, but I'm curious about these. Metal does seems to have a very different feel and tone to the sound, but, I never really pay that much attention to that. Cheers!

[@theBloodySpoon]

I agree with the picking... but sounds like you are playing with sandpaper for some reason with the stone pick. I'm a fan of the plastic pick. I hear more noise with the stoneworks. Better tone, but more noise.

[@gitnerd]

What model/brand acoustic is that? It produces wonderfully =0

[@jwandhistools]

Huge, obvious difference in tone. Wow!

[@TheOfficialCaseMade]

@rotren try dunlop 2.0 mm or 3.0 mm big stubby. I love the 3 mms and they sound really good,the shape lets me play faster,and last a good while,and theres absolutely no flex (i HATE pick flex).I like the v-pick,I bought one because of you haha,but theyre too wide,i like the regular teardrop picks.

[@Lovemylovething]

I guess it's a matter of personal taste, But I really don't like the clicky clacky sound of stone picks on Acoustics. On the other Hand, with a Stratocaster, they are quite useful for maximizing that Guitar's famous bell tones, and "Quack" sound.

[@MusicMan642]

gottamouse Tortoise shell picks are illegal for import into most countries. If you already have them then there isn't much that can be done about it but I know customs will seize them coming in or going out of the country. At least they do in Canada.

[@ooradska1]

That's cool, but let me know when there's a stone guitar.

[@kGmusicpage]

i have a stone pick, and bone picks as well. they both suck. and i paid 40 bucks for 1 stone pick and 3 bone picks! what a rip off, save your money folks, ive been playing guitar for 15 years. you cant tell a difference, except stone picks are extremely slippery, and are harder to alternate pick with

[@tbundicknc]

Very nice, but holy cow - they're twenty five bucks each. Too rich for my wallet, I'm afraid...

[@furbiscuit916]

Too much money for that pick.ive used it before.The V-pick is ten times better and cheaper.....V-picks for life!!!!!

[@turtlemouth]

Sometimes these videos sell me on a product. This isn't one of those times. I'll stick with plastic.

[@haffy0520]

haha i use pick made from credit cards

[@David13Rome]

It's better to use your wife's credit cards. That way you get the added bonus of knowing you shut down her shopping sprees.

[@DistortedV12]

Why do you promote all these picks...?