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Comment on Wedgie WRPP31S 3.1mm Soft Wedgie Rubber Pick, 3 Pack by Cyrus Cathey

Cyrus Cathey — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 00:13:30 +0000

Review by Cyrus Cathey for Wedgie WRPP31S 3.1mm Soft Wedgie Rubber Pick, 3 Pack Rating: This is a great pick for all those that use picks, but need a softer sound occasionally. Much easier than getting your fingers all tangled up. The only negative is the way they seem to be packed here. They come in three colors and the colors stand for soft, medium, hard. They also come in 3 and 5mm which is the size of the grip thickness (where you grip the pick.) The white is soft, the medium grey is medium, and the dark grey is hard. I use the white and medium grey in 3.1mm and find that easy to adjust too. They are soft and they do wear fairly quickly, but you just keep playing them or do a little cutting to sharpen them back up. You get a nice soft tone and, just like using any other plectrum, you develop a picking style to get various tones (double bass, acoustic, finger style, etc. I use the soft picks for a smooth tone, and the medium pick for a deep jazzy sound (think Motown.) I never leave home without at least three of each in my gig bag.

For a real trip, if you are able to finger pick, try out the Jam Cat pick holder sold here. It is so easy to switch from finger to pick in an instant and it is always there when you need to rock it up a bit.

Comment on Wedgie WRPP31S 3.1mm Soft Wedgie Rubber Pick, 3 Pack by Matthew S. Ludwig

Matthew S. Ludwig — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 23:32:17 +0000

Review by Matthew S. Ludwig for Wedgie WRPP31S 3.1mm Soft Wedgie Rubber Pick, 3 Pack Rating: I bought pick, wondering what a rubber pick would be like. These wedgie rubber picks are much easier on the fingers, you can grip as hard as you like, and the softness will not rub your fingers raw. On the other hand, the rubber easily grabs onto the strings, getting stuck, and basically makes it impossible to play with, unless you are just picking and not strumming. Good idea, but I don't suggest these.

Comment on Wedgie WRPP31S 3.1mm Soft Wedgie Rubber Pick, 3 Pack by Anne O'Connor

Anne O'Connor — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 23:13:11 +0000

Review by Anne O'Connor for Wedgie WRPP31S 3.1mm Soft Wedgie Rubber Pick, 3 Pack Rating: A beginning uke player, have trouble holding onto the felt pick, so thought this one might make it easier. It's supposed to be soft like a finger. It IS easier to hold onto, but it REALLY drags across the strings. Doesn't feel at all like real fingers on the strings. Too much work for me to use it. For guitar, think a regular pick and some Gorilla Snot might be the better choice. For my uke, guess I'll stick with the folded paper pick, like Dad used to use.

Comment on Wedgie WRPP50H 5.0mm Hard Wedgie Rubber Pick, 3 Pack by Soren Vertigo

Soren Vertigo — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 16:36:51 +0000

Review by Soren Vertigo for Wedgie WRPP50H 5.0mm Hard Wedgie Rubber Pick, 3 Pack Rating: I've read some reviews with people not so pleased with this product when there initial intentions were experimental to start. This is a product that fits the needs for the sound I was after and happily achieved.

Comment on Wedgie WRPP50M 5.0mm Medium Wedgie Rubber Pick, 3 Pack by Josh Hayden

Josh Hayden — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 18:33:02 +0000

Review by Josh Hayden for Wedgie WRPP50M 5.0mm Medium Wedgie Rubber Pick, 3 Pack Rating: I really don't know what I was expecting considering these are just rubber picks.
They create a warm sound to every type of guitar I've put them against.
Warm, and dull.

Acoustic- Warm, dull sound
Strat- Warm, soft sound
Archtop- Dull

Maybe these would be better on a nylon acoustic?

Comment on Wedgie WRPP50M 5.0mm Medium Wedgie Rubber Pick, 3 Pack by Rance

Rance — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 17:46:37 +0000

Review by Rance for Wedgie WRPP50M 5.0mm Medium Wedgie Rubber Pick, 3 Pack Rating: One reviewer described the sound produced by the Wedgie as dull. I would totally diagree. To me the sound is better described as mellow. Of course a mellow sound is only useful in certain settings. For instance if you are strumming a guitar to accompany a ballad or slow waltz the Wedgie would be ideal, kind of like strumming with your thumb except you don't have to worry about a more harsh sound (or hurt thumb) from the upstroke.

So, if you want to play the rhythm part to Johnny Cash's American Recordings these will work fine. If you want to play a fast Doc Watson "fiddle" tune then stick with a nice Dunlop heavy gauge (0.88 mm or 1.0 mm) nylon pick.

Comment on Wedgie WRPP50M 5.0mm Medium Wedgie Rubber Pick, 3 Pack by J. A. Slauson

J. A. Slauson — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 17:02:04 +0000

Review by J. A. Slauson for Wedgie WRPP50M 5.0mm Medium Wedgie Rubber Pick, 3 Pack Rating: The Wedgie rubber picks are not for everyone. They feel bulky in your hand, much more like an old plectrum than a modern pick. That being said, they help to produce a beautiful soft mellow sound. There is almost no string click with these picks. They would be great for jazz players, or that soft folk sound. I purchased them as a gift to a mandola player. She loves them. They would not be the pick of choice for a screaming fast Stanley number, but they are perfect for strumming Hard Times Will Come Again No More.

Comment on Wedgie WRPP31H 3.1mm Hard Wedgie Rubber Pick, 3 Pack by E. D. Garcia

E. D. Garcia — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 18:59:55 +0000

Review by E. D. Garcia for Wedgie WRPP31H 3.1mm Hard Wedgie Rubber Pick, 3 Pack Rating: Playing an acoustic ukulele with all nylon strings, I've preferred just to strum using my fingers because "traditional" plastic picks are just too harsh and loud. Even felt picks are too harsh (not to mention the dust/shedding they do).

The Wedgie is EXACTLY what I've been looking for. Harder than my thumb, softer than plastic or felt, the 3.1mm Hard Rubber Wedgie is the Goldilocks pick; right in the butter zone.

I tried the "Soft" and "Medium" Wedgies, but both were just too soft. The Soft Wedgie over-grabs the strings and winds up dragging and producing a dull tone. The Medium is better, but is still too dull and the action is a bit too soft.
But the Hard Wedgie is the clear winner. I get great volume and tone without the harsh twang of plastic on nylon strings.

The only negatives I've found are:
1. They can leave skid marks on your pick guard. No big deal, as it wipes right off.
2. They break down faster than I'd like. Of course, that could just be my expectations.

Still, if you're looking a softer-than-plastic pick, this is the one to get. No pick noise, just strings. I couldn't be happier.

Comment on Wedgie WRPP31H 3.1mm Hard Wedgie Rubber Pick, 3 Pack by H. Novak

H. Novak — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 18:37:38 +0000

Review by H. Novak for Wedgie WRPP31H 3.1mm Hard Wedgie Rubber Pick, 3 Pack Rating: Hi Musicians
I would like to take a moment and share with you my thoughts on the rubber picks known as Wedgie

I have been playing Bass since 1968 and still own the 2nd Bass I bought in 1969. I have no guitar experience and partly due to that I have never really used a pick. I do occasionally pick one up and fiddle about with it.

I saw the Wedgies a few months ago on Amazon and placed all three styles Hard, Medium, Soft in my wish list. I purchased them 3 weeks ago and have rarely put them down while playing, I have a 40 year old Felt pick and it is 40 because I rarely used it and it has always given that nice (non plastic) sound.

I will tell you that I am very impressed with the sound of Wedgie I am getting.... particularly from the Hard Wedgie and it seems the best for me and my playing, as I said I have not put them down and I usually play 3-4 hrs a day.
I do see the tip of it is getting worn a little bit. But of no concern I am sure it will last a very Very Long Time (many Months) I imagine it could get lost before worn out and the price is for 3 of them.

I will update it's useful as the years go by.

So if you are looking for a great deal on a great pick this is the choice, Wedgie!!

Comment on Wedgie WRPP31H 3.1mm Hard Wedgie Rubber Pick, 3 Pack by rosegunner

rosegunner — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 18:13:32 +0000

Review by rosegunner for Wedgie WRPP31H 3.1mm Hard Wedgie Rubber Pick, 3 Pack Rating: Good picks! Although I prefer Dunlop picks I have to admit that these picks are very good---especially for guitarists who just started playing their instrument!