Originally Posted by: Conk250Picked up the guitar not too long ago. Just want to know what are some of the best picks to use?
What does the pick thickness matter?
What do you use?
What are some good brand names?

Just somethings I've been wondering.

Right now I'm using a thick black one and its not so great for me.

I use Dunlop Jazz III's. they're small-ish and fairly rigid. It's almost impossible for me to use anything else. if a use a normal, medium pick, I feel like I'm playing with a paper plate.

Despite that, I think it depends on what you play. If you are more of a metal player and will need more speed and accuracy, a more rigid/thick pick such as the Jazz III might be a good choice. If you are more strum oriented such as a for an acoustic, you may opt for a less rigid/medium thickness pick.

Smaller, pointed and more rigid tends to lead to more accurate and speedier picking that is useful in tighter playing like in lots of modern jazz or in metal. The larger picks help in more 'strummy stuff' which is obviously acoustic but also even in some modern rock styles too.

Funny, I never used any brand other than Dunlop even when I started, I used Dunlop Tortex picks.