Finger picks for bass

1. What pick should I use for bass?
2. What fingers do you use for bass?
3. Should bass players use a pick?
4. What is the best pick thickness for bass?

What pick should I use for bass?

When you think of a guitar pick, you're probably thinking of a celluloid pick. These picks are famous for their crisp and bright attack when you use them to strum your bass strings. Personally, I prefer a celluloid pick when I'm playing my six-string bass just because of the sound it helps generate on my bass amp.

What fingers do you use for bass?

Most bass players use the right hand fingers to play the strings. Some Rock bass players prefer using a pick because it gives a crisper sound.

Should bass players use a pick?

Both finger plucking and using picks are perfectly normal ways to play the bass guitar. You can find plenty of examples of famous bassists who use either technique, and there is no harm to using a pick. It won't damage your strings or create an inferior sound.

What is the best pick thickness for bass?

Thin picks have their uses; I think they're great for strumming chords on a guitar, but for bass, it's best to go with something else. I firmly believe that something that is at least 0.88mm will suit most people, but I personally prefer my picks to be 1.0-1.5mm.