Some might say a pick is a pick.

jtcnj said:
I"m very sensitive on the tip shape.
It really affects attack.

I like them worn a bit, not too pointy but not too rounded.
I re-shape them with sandpaper as needed, and bevel the edges a bit.

I've been using the Dunlop Gator Grip 1.5mm the last few years.
I put score lines across them with a utility knife to add grippy-ness to them.
It's been so long using the same 6 or so I don't recall how the stock tip feels.
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Robin Trower told me he likes a pick when the tip gets all serrated and worn, he throws picks all over the floor on the stage.
He says if he drops or loses his pick on stage: he just bends down and grabs another one off the floor cause they are scattered everywhere.
 
jtcnj said:
I like them worn a bit, not too pointy but not too rounded.
I re-shape them with sandpaper as needed, and bevel the edges a bit.
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Ha! That's funny; I do the same thing!

The pick on the left below is a brand new pick, straight from the package. The one on the right is one that I've modded to round the tip just a bit.

I use a fine machinist's file to round the tip over and bevel it, then I sand up to 2000 grit sand paper to smooth it out.

These pics will last for an exceptionally long time and I like the sound of their attack on the strings.

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iblive said:
The rounded worn out ones are the ones that get the pick flick into the crowd.
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In my old band, I bought a batch of picks with our band logo on one side, and the QR Code to our Facebook page on the other side. I used them only for "throw picks". I would only use one or two at certain points in a show and toss them out or hand one to a person who seemed to be especially responsive to our show.
 
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