The Right Guitar Pick for You with Paul Holcomb
08/04/22 • 25 min
It can be difficult to imagine, but the guitar pick is one of the simplest yet most essential components of your setup. This tiny piece of plastic has a significant impact on your tone. Finding the perfect one is crucial, which is why this episode is something you should listen to!
In today’s episode of the Guitar Zoom Podcast, we are joined by Paul Holcomb as he shares how he has found a unique way of approaching the standard guitar pick for a number of different reasons, and Steve will also share his experience with the Guitar Picks.
Are you also aspiring to play your dream guitar? Tune in to this inspiring episode and don’t miss the chance to motivate yourself to keep strumming!
Tune in to this podcast now and learn how one small thing can make the biggest difference!
Highlights:
- (01:59)Paul’s Story with Music
- (04:21)Guitar Picks Design Process
- (09:15)Guitar Picks: The Difference in Feels and Sound
- (16:15)Why do people try different guitar picks?
- (20:58 )Where does the name box street come from?
Links:
- Website:https://bogstreet.com/
- https://bogstreetlabs.com/
- Youtube:Bog Street
- Facebook:Bog Street
- Instagram:Bog Street
- Twitter:Bog Street
Links:
Check out the GuitarZoom Academy:
https://academy.guitarzoom.com/
- Steve’s Channel → https://www.youtube.com/user/stinemus...
- GuitarZoom Channel → https://www.youtube.com/user/guitarz0...
- Songs Channel → https://www.youtube.com/user/GuitarSo... .
It can be difficult to imagine, but the guitar pick is one of the simplest yet most essential components of your setup. This tiny piece of plastic has a significant impact on your tone. Finding the perfect one is crucial, which is why this episode is something you should listen to!
In today’s episode of the Guitar Zoom Podcast, we are joined by Paul Holcomb as he shares how he has found a unique way of approaching the standard guitar pick for a number of different reasons, and Steve will also share his experience with the Guitar Picks.
Are you also aspiring to play your dream guitar? Tune in to this inspiring episode and don’t miss the chance to motivate yourself to keep strumming!
Tune in to this podcast now and learn how one small thing can make the biggest difference!
Highlights:
- (01:59)Paul’s Story with Music
- (04:21)Guitar Picks Design Process
- (09:15)Guitar Picks: The Difference in Feels and Sound
- (16:15)Why do people try different guitar picks?
- (20:58 )Where does the name box street come from?
Links:
- Website:https://bogstreet.com/
- https://bogstreetlabs.com/
- Youtube:Bog Street
- Facebook:Bog Street
- Instagram:Bog Street
- Twitter:Bog Street
Links:
Check out the GuitarZoom Academy:
https://academy.guitarzoom.com/
- Steve’s Channel → https://www.youtube.com/user/stinemus...
- GuitarZoom Channel → https://www.youtube.com/user/guitarz0...
- Songs Channel → https://www.youtube.com/user/GuitarSo... .
Previous Episode
The Story of My Connection to The Ibanez Jem
“Guitars that you choose can have a really huge impact on your playing style and the way you perceive guitar playing and that sort of thing, not just the guitar itself and the product, but the way you approach your playing.” -Steve Stine
In today’s episode of the Guitar Zoom Podcast, Steve unravels his journey with the Ibanez guitar, how the whole thing just transpired despite his poverty before and how he is currently enjoying and trying different kinds of guitar.
Are you also aspiring to play your dream guitar? Tune in to this inspiring episode and don’t miss the chance to motivate yourself to keep strumming!
Highlights:
- (00:37) Steve’s history with Ibanez Guitar
- (00:55) Steve’s humble guitar beginnings
- (03:13) When did he start getting an Ibanez Jem?
- (05:30) Did his guitar journey start when he had the Ibanez Jem?
- (06:48) Why did he wound up getting Ibanez Jem?
- (08:34) His experience with Ibanez Jem: The 10th Anniversary
- (11:06) Steve’s take on EMGs
- (14:12) The story of how he started to span out to different guitar brands
Links:
- https://guitarzoom.com/membership-signup/
- https://guitarzoom.com/products/ear-training-2-0
- https://masterclass.guitarzoom.com/
- GuitarZoom.com -
Links:
Check out the GuitarZoom Academy:
https://academy.guitarzoom.com/
- Steve’s Channel → https://www.youtube.com/user/stinemus...
- GuitarZoom Channel → https://www.youtube.com/user/guitarz0...
- Songs Channel → https://www.youtube.com/user/GuitarSo... .
Next Episode
Perfect Your Pull-Offs with Steve Stine
In today’s episode, Steve will be talking about a few different practice tips for developing your Legato Technique, and the three main styles of legato which are hammer-ons, pull-offs, and then trills.
Stay positive and keep strumming!
Highlights:
(01:57) The three main styles of legato
(04:32) Pull-Offs: How to manage the strings
(08:07) Finger Combinations: Starting with 22nd Exercise
(14:34) Different Pull-Off Techniques to Add Variety to Guitar Articulation
(15:42) Pull-offs and Timing: A Simple Guide
(19:04) Guitar Technique: Hammer-Ons Pull-Offs Exercise
(19:55) Spread fingering: Three Note Per String
(22:55) Fingers, Frets, and Strings
Links:
GuitarZoom.com - Official Home of Steve Stine
Links:
Check out the GuitarZoom Academy:
https://academy.guitarzoom.com/
- Steve’s Channel → https://www.youtube.com/user/stinemus...
- GuitarZoom Channel → https://www.youtube.com/user/guitarz0...
- Songs Channel → https://www.youtube.com/user/GuitarSo... .
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