James' Plectrum - Forever Delayed

qster · #1 14-07-2011, 14:00

Hi all
Does James play with a Black Jim Dunlop 1mm plectrum??

The reason i ask is my mate was sure he threw one out during the recent Roundhose gig and saw more or less where it went.

While i was trying to get a set list he looked on the floor and amongst the confetti there was one on the floor.

I am now using it as my new favourite plectrum with my White Epiphone Custom, but alass it doesnt make me play as good.

UEF · #2 14-07-2011, 14:07

Another one hit my feet at the roundhouse and yes - they are Jim Dunlop Nylons, 1.0mm Black. Same as I use, though I find myself using Delrin 500 2mm a lot now for faster stuff!

qster · #3 14-07-2011, 14:12

Cheers for that.
Better to me than a set list any day.

Krystal · #4 14-07-2011, 14:31

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Originally Posted by UEF

Another one hit my feet at the roundhouse and yes - they are Jim Dunlop Nylons, 1.0mm Black. Same as I use, though I find myself using Delrin 500 2mm a lot now for faster stuff!

I have one of his from TOTP with his teeth marks on.

Son of Stopped · #5 14-07-2011, 16:54

I remember my ex-COR girlfriend back in the day (late '94) having to decide to sleep with someone or not in return for "Richey's" plectrum.
She didn't in the end. Only because she couldn't prove it. And was discussing it right in front of me... Oh well, never again! Carry on!

meganslastwords · #6 14-07-2011, 16:56

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Originally Posted by Son of Stopped

I remember my ex-COR girlfriend back in the day (late '94) having to decide to sleep with someone or not in return for "Richey's" plectrum.
She didn't in the end. Only because she couldn't prove it. And was discussing it right in front of me... Oh well, never again! Carry on!

she's ex-CoR, your ex girlfriend, or both?

Son of Stopped · #7 14-07-2011, 17:38

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Originally Posted by meganslastwords

she's ex-CoR, your ex girlfriend, or both?

Both, I should of explained it better. Seems to be a habit of mine. Although she did get around to listening to JFPL (She thought it was alright) when I got back in touch with her a few years later. The Manics are pretty much dead to her these days. She's got back into... THE LEVELLERS!!!

UEF · #8 14-07-2011, 14:15

I was annoyed as I had some shit in my eye at the time so was sorting that out when it bounced off my shoe! Still I have a JDB signed Les Paul so maybe I've had my luck already...

qster · #9 14-07-2011, 14:26

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Originally Posted by UEF

Still I have a JDB signed Les Paul so maybe I've had my luck already...

Not jealous at all..

UEF · #10 14-07-2011, 14:30

Managed to get Brian May's sixpence a few weeks ago too. Don't see many of them about...

The Gutless Wonder · #11 14-07-2011, 20:28

Could be worse Aaron! She could be into Beady Eye!

helvissa · #12 15-07-2011, 12:42

1mm seems like quite a thick plectrum. I dunno... I generally use 0.71mm or if I'm playing my 12-string a 0.46mm. 1.14mm or 2.0mm on bass.

#fascinating stuff from me there....

helvissa · #13 15-07-2011, 12:43

Found the 2mm plectrum outside the hotel in Llandudno! NICKY WIRE IS STALKING ME!

(yeah ok he doesn't seem to use plectrums, but it was amusing at the time...)

UEF · #14 15-07-2011, 12:53

1.0mm feels like nothing once you start using 2's, but I can't believe I used to use ,73 (and below)... for electric work I think the harder the better but a little more flex is needed for acoustic

helvissa · #15 15-07-2011, 13:05

I spose you just end up playing what you feel comfy with. I do like the 0.71's! The one I use on the mandolin is like a piece of paper!

I used to use a green one - I can't remember what thickness it was. I got it from a Heavy Stereo gig...! *googles* looks like it was a 0.88mm.