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ASAT-Sean · May 24th, 2008, 07:44 PM

I used to use Zookies (30') for everything, but I've had a revelation!!

Fred Kelly speed picks! Used them for yesterday's shows and loved them. Now I just use the Zookies for Dobro only.

Also tried the slick pick by Fred Kelly and liked it also.

garytelecastor · May 24th, 2008, 07:48 PM

I had never seen those before. I too, use thumbpicks occasionally. Are you using heavy, light or mediums?

bnjp · May 24th, 2008, 07:52 PM

I like the Fred Kelly picks as well, but prefer the "Slick Pick" over the "Speed Pick" I use the orange one, Medium.

tiktok · May 24th, 2008, 08:29 PM

I'm a big fan of these:

ASAT-Sean · May 24th, 2008, 09:12 PM

I'm using the medium slick and speed picks. Got some heavies coming, which I prefer.

mudshark · May 24th, 2008, 09:51 PM

I use the Herco blue flex thumbpicks.

mojocasterman · May 24th, 2008, 10:47 PM

I tried using them - mostly because Chet used them... I am so impressionable

- but couldn't do it. Mostly, the problem was that I can't use the side of my thumb to mute the strings, which is a huge part of the way I play. I was disappointed that I couldn't get used to it, because I love the sound it creates.

dijos · May 25th, 2008, 12:12 AM

fred kelley slick in yellow.

garytelecastor · May 25th, 2008, 12:19 AM

tiktok-I tried using those for a while but they kept breaking on me. Cool idea though.

ac15 · May 25th, 2008, 03:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tiktok

I'm a big fan of these:

I heartily endorse the Herco thumbpicks as well.

Dr. T · May 25th, 2008, 07:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by garytelecastor

tiktok-I tried using those [Herco flat-thumbpicks] for a while but they kept breaking on me. Cool idea though.

I've used Hercos exclusively since the 80s. I discovered that the tortoiseshell ones are nearly impossible to break. Must be whatever they do to the composition of the plastic to make them tortoiseshell, but they hold up a lot better than red, blue or yellow.

Cheesehead · May 25th, 2008, 11:14 AM

I use a good old Dunlop thumbpick and steel fingerpick for my reso and Tele - mainly for Chicago style blues.

tiktok · May 25th, 2008, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. T

I've used Hercos exclusively since the 80s. I discovered that the tortoiseshell ones are nearly impossible to break. Must be whatever they do to the composition of the plastic to make them tortoiseshell, but they hold up a lot better than red, blue or yellow.

I've never broken one, but yes, the "stiffness" is definitely from l-r in that picture. I prefer the red and tortoise ones.

SMPTE · May 25th, 2008, 02:56 PM

This is the one I like, Pro-Pik. I don't like the big thumb ones, they feel huge to me.

RomanS · May 25th, 2008, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bnjp

I like the Fred Kelly picks as well, but prefer the "Slick Pick" over the "Speed Pick" I use the orange one, Medium.

My favorites for laps steel, I use the heavy ones; I like that the tip is slightly smaller - makes me feel more in touch/closer connected with the strings than the usual looooong-tipped thumb-picks.

But I just started learning pedal steel, and while I still have to figure out the finer details of ergonomics, it seems like longer regular thumbpicks work better for that one for me...

ASAT-Sean · May 26th, 2008, 01:28 AM

I like the Slick pick because I just let the tip (rounded side) stick out just a bit when I use a flat pick. It seems more natural than the longer thumb picks.

chabby · May 26th, 2008, 01:12 PM

not sure of the brand, but I use these very cool thumbpick that just have a little tab instead of a full pick. They were easier to get used to as they are more like just using your thumb and not so big or obtrusive.

You can even shave them down more until you gradually get used to them at full size which is about 1/4"long X 1/8" wide. They are great and I don't have to shave them anymore. I have been using them since 2002. They are a bit stiff at first, but soften up after a bit. Or, if too stiff could be filed to your liking. But they are available in only one thickness.

fltpkr · May 26th, 2008, 02:03 PM

Fred Kelly Slick Picks, orange.

May 24th, 2008, 07:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
ASAT-Sean Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ozark,MO Posts: 159	Thumb picks anyone? I used to use Zookies (30') for everything, but I've had a revelation!! Fred Kelly speed picks! Used them for yesterday's shows and loved them. Now I just use the Zookies for Dobro only. Also tried the slick pick by Fred Kelly and liked it also. __________________ "I would like to inquire about your spoons."http://www.thehighriders.com

May 24th, 2008, 07:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
garytelecastor Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 5,104 18 Photos	I had never seen those before. I too, use thumbpicks occasionally. Are you using heavy, light or mediums? __________________ éí 'aaníígÓÓ 'áhoot'é What in the world do I know???? Redd Volkaert is a Jedi Knight at one with the Force!!!

May 24th, 2008, 08:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
tiktok Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Seattle Posts: 6,096	I'm a big fan of these: __________________ "I like a tune. I like a tune and a singer and a solo, and now more of the tune."--Ian McLagan http://www.myspace.com/travishartnett Pearce Amps Info Page

May 24th, 2008, 09:12 PM	#5 (permalink)
ASAT-Sean Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ozark,MO Posts: 159	I'm using the medium slick and speed picks. Got some heavies coming, which I prefer. __________________ "I would like to inquire about your spoons."http://www.thehighriders.com

May 24th, 2008, 09:51 PM	#6 (permalink)
mudshark Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Groover's Paradise Age: 58 Posts: 1,404	I use the Herco blue flex thumbpicks. __________________ mudshark Klaatu barada nikto

May 24th, 2008, 07:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
bnjp Tele-Meister Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Taylors, SC Age: 39 Posts: 123	I like the Fred Kelly picks as well, but prefer the "Slick Pick" over the "Speed Pick" I use the orange one, Medium.

May 24th, 2008, 10:47 PM	#7 (permalink)
mojocasterman Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 4,583	I tried using them - mostly because Chet used them... I am so impressionable - but couldn't do it. Mostly, the problem was that I can't use the side of my thumb to mute the strings, which is a huge part of the way I play. I was disappointed that I couldn't get used to it, because I love the sound it creates. __________________ Scott Lentz T - Crook Custom T & S - Fano SP6 - Huber Dolphin Jr - SRV Strat - Ovation Elite T - Swart AST - Carr Mercury - Fender Tweed Blues Junior. Follow me on Twitter! @MojoCaster

May 25th, 2008, 12:12 AM	#8 (permalink)
dijos Tele-Holic Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: St. Pete Age: 35 Posts: 760	fred kelley slick in yellow. __________________ "Kid, it takes a long time"-Danny Kalb to me in NYC, 1992

May 25th, 2008, 12:19 AM	#9 (permalink)
garytelecastor Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 5,104 18 Photos	tiktok-I tried using those for a while but they kept breaking on me. Cool idea though. __________________ éí 'aaníígÓÓ 'áhoot'é What in the world do I know???? Redd Volkaert is a Jedi Knight at one with the Force!!!

May 25th, 2008, 11:14 AM	#12 (permalink)
Cheesehead Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Age: 45 Posts: 1,330 6 Photos	I use a good old Dunlop thumbpick and steel fingerpick for my reso and Tele - mainly for Chicago style blues. __________________ "This is blues power!" Albert King

May 25th, 2008, 02:56 PM	#14 (permalink)
SMPTE Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Minneeeesoooottta Posts: 1,332	This is the one I like, Pro-Pik. I don't like the big thumb ones, they feel huge to me. __________________ '63 CS Tele, HW1 Texas Tele, EJ Strat, MIJ JM, Epi Casino (AlnicoV), Gibson SG Robot, Gibson LP DC Studio, Steinberger, Squier PBass (heavily modded)

May 26th, 2008, 01:28 AM	#16 (permalink)
ASAT-Sean Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ozark,MO Posts: 159	I like the Slick pick because I just let the tip (rounded side) stick out just a bit when I use a flat pick. It seems more natural than the longer thumb picks. __________________ "I would like to inquire about your spoons."http://www.thehighriders.com

May 26th, 2008, 01:12 PM	#17 (permalink)
chabby Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,499	not sure of the brand, but I use these very cool thumbpick that just have a little tab instead of a full pick. They were easier to get used to as they are more like just using your thumb and not so big or obtrusive. You can even shave them down more until you gradually get used to them at full size which is about 1/4"long X 1/8" wide. They are great and I don't have to shave them anymore. I have been using them since 2002. They are a bit stiff at first, but soften up after a bit. Or, if too stiff could be filed to your liking. But they are available in only one thickness.

May 26th, 2008, 02:03 PM	#18 (permalink)
fltpkr Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Oregoon Posts: 1,353	Fred Kelly Slick Picks, orange. __________________ The preacher says all my sins is warshed away, including that Piggly Wiggly I knocked over in Yazoo.

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