Description
Guitar picks may appear to be a basic tool, but D’Addario/Planet Waves has made it easier than ever to select the ideal pick for your playing style with a variety of materials, shapes, and colors to choose from. The following chart can assist you in distinguishing between various forms, materials, and tonal qualities.
Pick Shape:
D’Addario/Planet Waves provides three pick shapes, each with its unique set of benefits:
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Standard – The standard shape is by far the most popular for picking and strumming because it provides ample surface for a solid grip while still having a more defined tip for good note articulation. For a softer assault and warmer tone, many players flip the pick around and use the rounded edge. | Wide – Wide picks are comfortable to grip and provide numerous picking regions by turning the pick when one edge wears down. | Jazz – Pick control and articulation are at their peak with jazz-shaped picks like our Black Ice Picks. The pick’s compact size and sharp-shaped tip enable it to respond quickly and provide a bright tone with great note definition. Jazz, progressive rock, and metal guitarists all love this choice. |
D’Addario Pearl Celluloid Picks
Today, celluloid is one of the most common materials for guitar picks. Celluloid, which comes in a range of forms, hues, and thicknesses, is recognized for its natural feel and warm, fat tone. Celluloid, a man-made substance, was originally used as a replacement for genuine tortoiseshell picks in the early 1900s. Our Pearl Celluloid Assortments are a popular option among our customers.
Lawrence Mason –
As I strummed the first chord, the pick felt at ease in my hand. The PA system’s strength made the stage tremble behind me. I’d never felt so lively from a pluck before. As I went to the second chord, the audience watched intently. But I realized I’d made a mistake as soon as it became clear that I was performing a jazz-fusion-inspired remix of freebird at the gun show.