I have been a fingers bass player for years, but recently thought I would try a pick, especially for fast songs. I use a jazz 3 for guitar, but found it too small and stiff for bass. All of the other picks I tried were too big. These were not only a happy medium size-wise, but the material gives an excellent gripping surface as well.

I loved these picks when I first tried them. The only issue I had was the sound is a little muted compared to ultex. This was an issue that was easily remedied by digging in a little more, which is easier because the grip is great. Especially for sweaty beasts like myself. The problem arises after a few weeks of play. If you play a couple hours, or more, per day like I do, the pick wears out. The tip warps, frays, and twists. I ran out of picks a while back and now the blue pick I loved looks like something I bought as a specialty item. The tip looks like the marker from dead space. Great picks, but the durability isn't comparable to other materials.

Been using gatorgrips for over 20 years

I started playing guitar when plastic was the only material picks were made from. The tip of the plastic pick would break easily. Then other materials came about that ended the nuisance of broken picks. When I first saw the Gatorgrip picks, being that my nickname is Gator and these picks have gator on them, It was like having a personalized pick. What else could I do? They have a great grip for heavy strumming and fast alternate picking, they do not break. Eventually the tip will wear and become rounded but nothing lasts forever, right? I do get quite a bit of wear out of them and they're no expensive. I haven't switched in over 20 years.

Best guifar shop in the world. I THINK

I found this store on Google when I looked for a music store in Dolphin Mall Miami. I went to Miami from the UK and took a trip to Dolphin Mall. When I saw the entrance, shop window of Sam Ash, I was like WOW! I called my daughter back in the UK via whatsapp. It was 11pm back home and she loved me showing her all the amazing guitars available. She is 15 and loves her electric guitar. She wants a Fender Telecaster blonde and when I showed her all the guitars on the wall in Sam Ash, she was mesmorized. I really wish I could have bought her one but it would have meant getting it back home to the UK on a plane. Anyway I bought her these picks and she really likes them. Not to flexible, just what she wanted. I would love to take her to Dolphin Mall to show her the store. ... MoreI found this store on Google when I looked for a music store in Dolphin Mall Miami. I went to Miami from the UK and took a trip to Dolphin Mall. When I saw the entrance, shop window of Sam Ash, I was like WOW! I called my daughter back in the UK via whatsapp. It was 11pm back home and she loved me showing her all the amazing guitars available. She is 15 and loves her electric guitar. She wants a Fender Telecaster blonde and when I showed her all the guitars on the wall in Sam Ash, she was mesmorized. I really wish I could have bought her one but it would have meant getting it back home to the UK on a plane. Anyway I bought her these picks and she really likes them. Not to flexible, just what she wanted. I would love to take her to Dolphin Mall to show her the store. Maybe soon. Thank you.

Brighter sound than Tortex

I like these and I like Ultex. I had been using Tortex for the longest time. I was wondering if different picks would change how my acoustic sounded. These picks brought a brightness to my Epiphone that Tortex were not (I was not playing on old strings and I replace strings regularly).After some experimentation I found that I like .71 for guitar and .96 for bass. The higher thicknesses are fun for a different feel too.I found that the denser material of these, and Ultex alike, were more pleasing feel and sound wise. I switch between them depending on which I like more at the moment. I have even been buying extra packs to share with my friends and they have been converting to these too.

GATOR GRIP THE BETTER GRIP!

"Live" shows this is the pick I use. I 've never broken one of these, not sure that you can. I've got some that are so old the "gator grip" is worn off smooth and they still work great. Don't get me wrong, it'll take six months to a year of constant use to wear the surface away on this pick, these are the one's I have laying around the studio, most people will lose a pick before it gets this old. I've tried other picks with "grip" but found they were too "overbearing", not sure if that's the appropriate word or not, but I didn't like being able to feel the "grip" part if that makes any sense. Sometimes I will experiment with different picks in the studio depending on what I'm trying to accomplish that day, but when I hit the road this is the pick I make sure I have. ... More"Live" shows this is the pick I use. I 've never broken one of these, not sure that you can. I've got some that are so old the "gator grip" is worn off smooth and they still work great. Don't get me wrong, it'll take six months to a year of constant use to wear the surface away on this pick, these are the one's I have laying around the studio, most people will lose a pick before it gets this old. I've tried other picks with "grip" but found they were too "overbearing", not sure if that's the appropriate word or not, but I didn't like being able to feel the "grip" part if that makes any sense. Sometimes I will experiment with different picks in the studio depending on what I'm trying to accomplish that day, but when I hit the road this is the pick I make sure I have. You can't beat the price for this kind of quality.

Good Workhorse Picks .58mm

Picks are one of those individual choices and everyone will have their particular favorite that works best for them and their playing style. I've been using these .58mm picks for several years now and these are by far my favorites. I've tried a ton of other pick types, thicknesses, styles and materials. Some standard designs to more gimmicky ones. Some of them do certain things very well, but none of them seem to be as versatile as these and these work the best for me. They have the right amount of flexibility and control so I don't have to change picks when I switch from rhythm in one song to lead in another song. I am a bit aggressive in my playing style, playing both rhythm and lead across multiple music genres (surf (think Dick Dale), blues, country and rock) ... MorePicks are one of those individual choices and everyone will have their particular favorite that works best for them and their playing style. I've been using these .58mm picks for several years now and these are by far my favorites. I've tried a ton of other pick types, thicknesses, styles and materials. Some standard designs to more gimmicky ones. Some of them do certain things very well, but none of them seem to be as versatile as these and these work the best for me. They have the right amount of flexibility and control so I don't have to change picks when I switch from rhythm in one song to lead in another song. I am a bit aggressive in my playing style, playing both rhythm and lead across multiple music genres (surf (think Dick Dale), blues, country and rock) using both 9 and 10 gauge strings, and I can go through 2 picks in a playing session pretty easy, but that's really not bad news. These picks can be re-profiled by simply rubbing them on a piece of denim, cardboard, rug, etc. so you can get some extended use from them. These also have some sort of very light coating/texture on them that helps you keep your grip. I rarely drop one (but I always keep another on handy just in case). If I were a jazz player or just played lead guitar I'm not sure that these would be my first choice as there are other picks that excel in those areas, but for an all around workhorse pick these work good for me.

Great Feel and Better Sound

It's surprising how much a pick affects the sound and feel of a guitar or other fretted instrument. I like this one a lot. The textured surface helps keep the pick from slipping from my fingers. The texture also improves control and tone, acting a bit like a violin bow, holding onto the string, instead of sliding off the way a shinier pick does. I like the thickness, too; not too stiff, not too floppy. It's all a matter of personal preference, but these work well for me.

Quiet, Clean, with a Bow Like Edge.

Great for recording acoustic guitars. This pick is relatively quiet on the strings, reducing pick click, and allowing a more natural string ring.Pretty much the same on electric guitars. If you like the machine gun rat-tat-tat, this may not be the pick for you. This pick will give you a super nice violin bow, scrape tone, especially at high gain, and is a must for Wah junkies.The right guage. If you're not a mediumish pick feel player, the Gator 71 mm is worth getting use to, it really seems to be a sweet spot in the Gator Grip line.

These picks are awesome!

After hearing what people say about them wearing down along the edges and their grips wearing off, I strayed away from them, until I bought a Dunlop variety pack that contained a .96 and a 1.14mm Gator Grip. They are among the best picks I've ever owned. They come in handy on guitar when you're doing heavy riffing or soloing, but I think they shine brightest on the bass. They're pretty stiff, so they dont add any clicking or string noise to your sound, but still have that characteristic pick sound that bassists want. I'm gonna order more of them, probably some 1.5 and 2mm's.One more thing you should know, the texture in the picture is really messed up. They aren't that powdery and scratched up.They do exactly what they're supposed to--stay in your fingers when ... MoreAfter hearing what people say about them wearing down along the edges and their grips wearing off, I strayed away from them, until I bought a Dunlop variety pack that contained a .96 and a 1.14mm Gator Grip. They are among the best picks I've ever owned. They come in handy on guitar when you're doing heavy riffing or soloing, but I think they shine brightest on the bass. They're pretty stiff, so they dont add any clicking or string noise to your sound, but still have that characteristic pick sound that bassists want. I'm gonna order more of them, probably some 1.5 and 2mm's.One more thing you should know, the texture in the picture is really messed up. They aren't that powdery and scratched up.They do exactly what they're supposed to--stay in your fingers when you play. And I really prefer this grip surface over the Max-Grip because it's more subtle. It feels like you're holding a normal pick. And I really dig the rounded edge, which I think is important for good tone. I don't use heavier-gauge Tortex picks in my playing because of that clicking sound they make with their squared edges. Another thing I like about the Gator Grips is that they are smaller than the Tortex, about the same size as the Delrin 500's. I like this size because it's a nice combination of larger picks like Max-Grips and smaller picks like Big Stubby's.I haven't experienced any wearing down yet, but I hear that's what happens to them so I'm expecting some. But that's fine, considering you get a dozen in a pack. Other than that, they are built sturdy and are extremely consistent. And the label doesn't wear off after 3 seconds of playing like the Tortex's does (that drives me crazy by the way).This price for a dozen? I can't argue with that. For me, a dozen will last a really long time.