Triangle Picks -who else uses them

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I just received a variety pack of new picks and find the Dunlop triangle pretty comfy.

I’m using a trigger-style grip and notice with the wider surface area, I’m less tense; it’s easier to switch from strumming to picking. I’m able to extend the pick out for strums, choke up for picking with less effort.

As well as having 3 points!

It feels almost pen-like since it’s close to the webbing between my thumb and index.

Guess I’m just curious why this style isn’t more popular and mostly used by bassists and bluegrass players??

I can’t think of any modern guitarist who uses them off the top of my head.

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#2

They’re not exactly the same geometry, but Frank Gambale uses the Planet Waves wide shape, which I think is the same as a Fender 346.

https://www.daddario.com/products/accessories/picks-and-pick-holders/duralin/duralin-wide/item/daddario-duralin-guitar-picks-mediumheavy-10-pack-wide-shape-2030/

I think he used celluloid in the CTC interview, but they don’t seem to be available anymore.

These feel fantastic for sweeping, and the green ones are my preferred picks for acoustic playing. I also really like the economics of getting 3 picks for the price of one.

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#3

My immediate thought: https://attakpik.com/products/devin-townsends-earthtone

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#4

Awesome I’ll have to try it out. I really like the black ice picks by D’Addario.

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#5

They’re definitely worth trying. It’s actually unbelievable how effortless sweeping feels, like water flowing downstream.

In a similar vein, John Petrucci also had the Trinity pick:

It’s about the size of a Jazz III, but with the three tips have the Flow geometry. They’re also very nice for sweep and swybrid stuff, but I don’t love ultex as a material. I prefer the Tortex Flows for mixed escape alternate picking.

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#6

It’s surprising how a pick can make a difference in your playing efficiency. Many would assume a pick is just a pick and there’s nothing too deep about it.

I still remember Richie Kotzen live, asking fans in the front row for a pick to play, and refusing to use the ultra thin Fender somebody gave him. :rofl:

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#7

Came across these: ultex , tortex and flex materials variety pack: PVP124

https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/PVP124--dunlop-john-petrucci-trinity-guitar-pick-collection-6-pack?mrkgadid=&mrkgcl=28&mrkgen=&mrkgbflag=&mrkgcat=&acctid=21700000001645388&dskeywordid=2311735101264&lid=92700080454169299&ds_s_kwgid=58700008743176685&ds_s_inventory_feed_id=97700000007215323&dsproductgroupid=2311735101264&product_id=PVP124&prodctry=US&prodlang=en&channel=online&storeid=&device=m&network=g&matchtype=&adpos=largenumber&locationid=9032443&creative=705256640086&targetid=aud-439454427786:pla-2311735101264&campaignid=21453452330&awsearchcpc=1&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21453452330&gclid=Cj0KCQiAm9fLBhCQARIsAJoNOcu7OO-G8ocnEl9_-vt1CVMyA93si8zULxSSfEM-gcu0OnZGeJAcpeEaAkIxEALw_wcB

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#8

Currently in the middle of a V-Picks Screamer phase.

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2.75M so thick and chirpy but super fast and articulate. Pick scrapes are wonton acts of sonic violence. I think you can get there with any beveled, pointy-tipped pick. The triangular shape is more surface area to grab on. btw, in bluegrass it seems like many players use Dunlop Primetone Triangle 1.4mm Sculpted Plectra. I think i saw this in the Andy Wood, Molly Tuttle, and David Grier interviews.