Too much scraping sound with the stone. Tortoise replica picks are better. Try Blue Chip picks if you're going to spend that much ($20 or more) on a pick or go with the more moderate expensive ones that are anywhere from $5-$15 a pop like Red Bear or Wegen picks. Were the gauges of both picks the same? If not, that makes a world of difference. I can only assume stone would wear just as easy, maybe easier than plastic over time.
look beautiful but i agree with most of the comments about price but i figure they will last along time so perhaps they are worth it in the long run :-)
met the StoneWorks staff while I was at NAMM and they really are a great group of people. We've been using the variations of their picks when tracking clients in the studio. GREAT video presentation Robert!
I used a similar product for a while in the late '70s. Really nice, as much "attack" as you could muster -but even back then the stone picks were $10 or something - way too much to lose down the cracks in the floorboards at the local bar. I settled for the 1.0mm Dunlop nylon at $.05 or whatever - and have used those ever since.
Dunlop nylons are my favourites. 1mm is a good compromise. Not too much flex. I like these picks because they have less percussive attack sound. They last a long time and I also find that they do not fall out of your fingers easily. Good to grip.
nice playin', bro, anyways, did you try metal picks before stonework's?Right now I'm using metal, and they seem just fine, but I'm curious about these. Metal does seems to have a very different feel and tone to the sound, but, I never really pay that much attention to that. Cheers!
Robert, thanks for the video it's a great demo. I just wanted to let your subscribers know that we are in the middle of web site redesign and will have individual picks for sale around Feb 1st. Best. Mike Stone
The StoneWorks website leaves something to be desired. I can't find any product descriptions. It does say, "Sign in or register for more options." so perhaps that's what's required. But you shouldn't have to register to any manufacturer's website just to see their products.
hmm I'm not convinced. I really like the ebony and bone and horn picks from brossard. But they do wear out. I play on 12 gauge for the moment in standard tuning. Maybe that's got something to do with it. I just heard alot of noise coming from the pick when it hits the strings. Would like to hear a demo on electric guitar...
Plastic picks vary also, like tortex or nylon or celluloid are different and the flexibility depends on the thickness of course. I like medium tortex best
Dude, I'm like you. I like firmer picks way better than thinner picks. There for a while I was even using some Dunlop Stubbyies (heck, I'd be using them now had I not lost all mine lol).
Maybe cause I'm use to plastic pick, I prefer its sound to the Stone pick. I bought a Moonstone pick back in the early 80's. Different shape but, a stone pick none the less. I didn't like it cause it didn't feel like you were picking the string as much as you were sliding over it. The initial transient attack of the pick hitting the string was annoying too.
If you listen closely before the string is actually picked, you will hear an initial transient from the stone pick that you don't hear from the plastic pick, I have found this to be the case with v-picks also, and this can be a real sonic nightmare in the studio. I use a very thick plastic pick that always works for me both sonically and dynamically.
@rwbrdms1 Good question. I am not sure, to be honest. I am still experimenting with different kinds of picks, and at this time, I like them equally good. The main thing for me is that my pick doesn't bend, and that it produces a good tone.
@rotren try dunlop 2.0 mm or 3.0 mm big stubby. I love the 3 mms and they sound really good,the shape lets me play faster,and last a good while,and theres absolutely no flex (i HATE pick flex).I like the v-pick,I bought one because of you haha,but theyre too wide,i like the regular teardrop picks.
Too much money for that pick.ive used it before.The V-pick is ten times better and cheaper.....V-picks for life!!!!!
furbiscuit916 10 months ago
Too much scraping sound with the stone. Tortoise replica picks are better. Try Blue Chip picks if you're going to spend that much ($20 or more) on a pick or go with the more moderate expensive ones that are anywhere from $5-$15 a pop like Red Bear or Wegen picks. Were the gauges of both picks the same? If not, that makes a world of difference. I can only assume stone would wear just as easy, maybe easier than plastic over time.
brianbf8 11 months ago
That's cool, but let me know when there's a stone guitar.
ooradska1 11 months ago
What if the Pick Fairy pays a visit?
hillysats 11 months ago
look beautiful but i agree with most of the comments about price but i figure they will last along time so perhaps they are worth it in the long run :-)
andypandyhu 1 year ago
These are awesome picks, indeed. They are quite expensive, though. A bit too expensive for me ;)
NAAMxLOOS 1 year ago
met the StoneWorks staff while I was at NAMM and they really are a great group of people. We've been using the variations of their picks when tracking clients in the studio. GREAT video presentation Robert!
MartinDeBourge 1 year ago
What model/brand acoustic is that? It produces wonderfully =0
gitnerd 1 year ago
I used a similar product for a while in the late '70s. Really nice, as much "attack" as you could muster -but even back then the stone picks were $10 or something - way too much to lose down the cracks in the floorboards at the local bar. I settled for the 1.0mm Dunlop nylon at $.05 or whatever - and have used those ever since.
moucon 1 year ago
Dunlop nylons are my favourites. 1mm is a good compromise. Not too much flex. I like these picks because they have less percussive attack sound. They last a long time and I also find that they do not fall out of your fingers easily. Good to grip.
effluxide 1 year ago
Huge, obvious difference in tone.
Wow!
jwandhistools 1 year ago
I'm a big fan of harder picks myself, I'll start experimenting with new materials more after watching this. Thanks Robert.
Tzuky 1 year ago
Very nice, but holy cow - they're twenty five bucks each. Too rich for my wallet, I'm afraid...
tbundicknc 1 year ago
nice playin', bro, anyways, did you try metal picks before stonework's?Right now I'm using metal, and they seem just fine, but I'm curious about these. Metal does seems to have a very different feel and tone to the sound, but, I never really pay that much attention to that. Cheers!
danielflasher95 1 year ago
Robert, thanks for the video it's a great demo. I just wanted to let your subscribers know that we are in the middle of web site redesign and will have individual picks for sale around Feb 1st. Best. Mike Stone
StoneWorksPicks 1 year ago 2
Why do you promote all these picks...?
DistortedV12 1 year ago
The StoneWorks website leaves something to be desired. I can't find any product descriptions. It does say, "Sign in or register for more options." so perhaps that's what's required. But you shouldn't have to register to any manufacturer's website just to see their products.
povonodo 1 year ago
I liked the plastic pick sound better, there's a transient attack sound from the stone pick thats too loud to my ears. Everyones different :)
ArielsSmartyPants 1 year ago
hmm I'm not convinced. I really like the ebony and bone and horn picks from brossard. But they do wear out. I play on 12 gauge for the moment in standard tuning. Maybe that's got something to do with it. I just heard alot of noise coming from the pick when it hits the strings. Would like to hear a demo on electric guitar...
LeJo82 1 year ago
the tone sounds something very similar to if you used a coin to pick with
Carl481 1 year ago
Plastic picks vary also, like tortex or nylon or celluloid are different and the flexibility depends on the thickness of course. I like medium tortex best
Jonsher123 1 year ago
Dude, I'm like you. I like firmer picks way better than thinner picks. There for a while I was even using some Dunlop Stubbyies (heck, I'd be using them now had I not lost all mine lol).
Bardock992 1 year ago
Maybe cause I'm use to plastic pick, I prefer its sound to the Stone pick. I bought a Moonstone pick back in the early 80's. Different shape but, a stone pick none the less. I didn't like it cause it didn't feel like you were picking the string as much as you were sliding over it. The initial transient attack of the pick hitting the string was annoying too.
Chewwy153qt 1 year ago
If you listen closely before the string is actually picked, you will hear an initial transient from the stone pick that you don't hear from the plastic pick, I have found this to be the case with v-picks also, and this can be a real sonic nightmare in the studio. I use a very thick plastic pick that always works for me both sonically and dynamically.
avalon747 1 year ago
do you like this pick better than the v-pick???
rwbrdms1 1 year ago
@rwbrdms1 Good question. I am not sure, to be honest. I am still experimenting with different kinds of picks, and at this time, I like them equally good. The main thing for me is that my pick doesn't bend, and that it produces a good tone.
rotren 1 year ago
@rotren thanks for the info! im going to order some v-picks amd try them, how can i resist the glow in the dark picks haha. Great playing!
rwbrdms1 1 year ago
@rotren try dunlop 2.0 mm or 3.0 mm big stubby. I love the 3 mms and they sound really good,the shape lets me play faster,and last a good while,and theres absolutely no flex (i HATE pick flex).I like the v-pick,I bought one because of you haha,but theyre too wide,i like the regular teardrop picks.
rockerdude29 1 year ago
Ok, I'm sold! But, It doesn't look like their website has a place to order?
Chiefontheditty 1 year ago
@Chiefontheditty Sorry, I had the wrong URL displayed - wrong website. I updated the link so try now.
rotren 1 year ago
Will they wear out quickly because they are so hard? Chipping and things like a problem?
clewi1091 1 year ago
@clewi1091 No, they are very smooth and I can't see chipping would happen, unless you throw them hard onto a concrete floor.
rotren 1 year ago
keep it up man we love you :D
SpiderCheezles 1 year ago 2