peso pick

[bass sic]

I made a pick today out of a peso. I read that Gibbons sometimes used a 1 or 20 peso, but all I had on hand was a 50. I dont really notice any tonal difference, but it does make all my shit sound like mariachi. The size/shape is what Im diggin. Its stubbier than a normal pick and this works out good for me. Seems like I can play faster without digging in. Also the heat from grinding on it warped it some, so its kinda cupped on one side. So it cups my thumb. I have to plan a Mexico trip now so I can bring back a shitload of project pesos.

[RAGER]

I'm always dubious of anything concerning the Reverend and his gear.  Lots of stories and things shrouded in mystery.

[bass sic]

Yea I always assumed it was a myth that he just rolled with. But I think I'll stick with this for awhile, unless it trashes my strings.

[rayinreverse]

I dont even see him playing with a coin possible, considering he plays .008's or some shit,  but stranger things have happened.

[justinhedrick]

I dont even see him playing with a coin possible, considering he plays .008's or some shit,  but stranger things have happened.

i saw a premier guitar interview w/ his tech and he said that in all the years he has been working for him, billy has never used a peso.

[Hemisaurus]

• Let's see a pic
• What are you playin' bass or geetar?

[bass sic]

20 Iphone pics and this is the best I got. I use it for guitar. I really like it.

[RacerX]

[Hemisaurus]

Gotta remember phone cams have no flash, get plenty illumination on it. Loos nice tho'

[fallen]

I've wasted a lot of time on YouTube watching these things:

Super weird setup.

[VOLVO)))]

I play those black 2.0mm dunlop gator grips for the same effect. I might dig at a peso here soon, sounds rad.

[spookstrickland]

I play those black 2.0mm dunlop gator grips for the same effect. I might dig at a peso here soon, sounds rad.

Those are great.  I really like the blue 2mm as well, they give you a little less "click"

[RacerX]

The 2mm Dunlop stubbies are a good choice, too. I've never much liked metal picks of any sort.

[Pissy]

I recall when I was first starting to play that George Lynch was rumored to play with a quarter.  The rumor didn't describe any whittling down of said quarter.  So I tried one, and was pleasantly surprised at the sound it gave.  Unique for sure, but not an everyday sound.  But I did like the way that it played.   As a result I started playing with the broad corner of a standard pick.  To this day I still do, something about the way it feels.

[moose23]

Brian May is reputed to use coins as well. I've become a big fan of using steel picks these days on bass.

[Instant Dan]

When it comes to the Rev, unless he is talking about cooking or cars, I consider him a world-class bull-shitter when it comes to talking about gear used on recordings.

I wouldn't be suprised if he changed up his rig after the premierguitar video.

The guy's rumored to have a couple warehouses stocked to the ceiling with gear he has collected over the years.

[RacerX]

Here's the Rev playin' nekked.

Maybe that was just a shout-out to Jeff Beck?

[Kauser Bari]

Here's the latest 'Rig Tour' article/video with Gibbons and Elwood from June 2012.

http://beta.musicradar.com/news/guitars/rig-tour-zz-tops-billy-gibbons-on-his-guitars-amps-and-effects-547438

[Mr. Foxen]

Gotta love the way the jazz fits Tal.

[bass sic]

I don't like watching that chic play. It makes me ashamed to own a bass.

[RacerX]

She is pretty badass.