Author Topic: Adamas Graphite 2mm Guitar Pick (Read 405 times)

tdukes · « **on:** March 28, 2009, 09:41:27 AM »

I saw this pick on ebay and was curious so I placed a $10 bid. Apparently I wasn't curious enough, I was immediately outbid. Has anyone here tried these picks? What are they like?

I went back and won it with a $12.18 bid. I used to use agate picks but my knuckle on my index finger started to bother me so I had to stop. I have been using the 2.0mm Dunlop stubbys. They are not quite the same, but my hand is happy. Ever since I have been looking for something that is even more similar to the agate but doesn't cause intense pain.

Todd.

tdukes · « **Reply #1 on:** March 28, 2009, 09:43:09 AM »

Sorry for the misleading title. It should have been 'Adamas Graphic 2mm Guitar Pick'.

[moderator's edit: thread title corrected]

(Message edited by davehouck on March 28, 2009)

cozmik_cowboy · « **Reply #2 on:** March 28, 2009, 08:18:14 PM »

When I worked at GC (oh, the shame of it all!) in '83-'84, they carried these. I bought 6 or 8 of them just before leaving their employ; lost the last one about '96, and have been looking for them ever since! Any other pick that thin is much floppier, and anything else that stiff is so thick it takes 2 hands to hold - plus, they've got a raised logo, which steadies the grip nicely. I'd need to be much wealthier than I am to spend $12 on a pick, but that one would tempt me. If you don't like it, my birthday is Thursday........

Peter

edwin · « **Reply #3 on:** March 29, 2009, 12:20:19 PM »

I've got a bunch of these and will sell them for $3 apiece plus shipping (they cost a little more than first class because they create a bump in the envelope). Let me know!

tdukes · « **Reply #4 on:** March 29, 2009, 12:29:56 PM »

After I get the one from ebay I'll let you know.

Todd.

cozmik_cowboy · « **Reply #5 on:** March 29, 2009, 04:52:46 PM »

Edwin
E-mail sent.

Peter

sjhoffma · « **Reply #6 on:** March 30, 2009, 10:22:05 PM »

Todd, I use Adamas picks. They may be a pain to get a hold of, but they last long, and i love them!!

flaxattack · « **Reply #7 on:** March 31, 2009, 11:05:27 PM »

OOOPS

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tdukes · « **Reply #8 on:** April 01, 2009, 05:11:05 AM »

Flax, Did they not actually have any in stock?

I got the pick I ordered. I like the sound. It is actually a little more flexible than the Dunlop stubby's.

Todd.

benson_murrensun · « **Reply #9 on:** April 01, 2009, 02:26:00 PM »

I heard about those, that Phil Lesh used them, and was curious how they would feel and sound. I met Phil briefly at a book-signing and asked him how I could get one. He reached into his pocket and gave me.... a Dunlop Triangle Stubby.

brb9911 · « **Reply #10 on:** April 09, 2009, 01:12:42 PM »

FWIW -- I also have a couple Adamas 2mm (I was curious for all the same reasons and picked some up), and I also prefer the 2mm Dunlop Big Stubbies for my style of play. I feel that the Stubbies have a smoother release than the Adamas, and personally prefer the tone of the Stubbies, too (I find the Adamas too clicky, especially on an acoustic).

But then again, I'm a guitar player (and a flatpicker to boot), so your results may definitely vary.

jazzyvee · « **Reply #11 on:** April 09, 2009, 03:13:58 PM »

I have never tried or even heard of these adamas picks before, but I have been an exclusive Dunlop 3mm Big Stubbies user for years. I don't like plectrums that flex at all other than for strumming on an acoustic guitar.

What is it that is supposed to be so special about these Adamas picks then?

(Message edited by jazzyvee on April 09, 2009)

flaxattack · « **Reply #12 on:** April 19, 2009, 11:42:36 PM »

no they didnt have any in stock. in fact i had to email them for status just to find that out

llobsterbass · « **Reply #13 on:** April 20, 2009, 09:50:35 AM »

What is it that is supposed to be so special about these Adamas picks then?

just what you said: graphite has absolutely no flex at all, but is very light. gives terrific, nuanced control over dynamics and tone. and a very clean but not brittle attack. they're all I've used for the last several years.

zappahead · « **Reply #14 on:** April 20, 2009, 07:36:15 PM »

Have any of you ever tried Vpicks? Not sure if any bass players appreciate them, but I like them a lot. I was surprised by how nice they were. I want to try one of these Adamas ones too.