Sunrise - Standard Size, 1.5mm, Polished Review

Great...for a few sessions

After having been a big fan of the Gold series Sunrise Standard for a while (haven't really been able to go back to anything else), I wanted to compare it against some of the more cost effective pieces in the Gravity lineup ($20.00 a pick isn't always going to be practical lol). So I decided to give the regular Sunrise a spin. My initial impressions were very positive (had the same… read more articulate pick attack as the Gold, and are weirdly light), but after only a few short sessions, I noticed the integrity of the material did not hold up as well (pick edges feel like sand paper now, and almost catch-with some added unwanted overtones). I understand the regular one is a fraction the cost of the Gold series one, but the slightly cheaper Dunlop Jazz III's I used for years never had this issue after numerous uses. I would love to give these another chance in the future, but I think something needs to be changed in the recipe mixture of the pick material to reduce the quick wear (without getting into Gold territory pricing).

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Favorite Pick So Far

Typically I swear by either Swiss Picks or the .90mm Ultex Sharp picks. My preference is as minimal pick noise as possible, tight articulate notes, and bright tone. This particular Gravity pick, though expensive, is superior. I get a brighter, glassier tone and my picking accuracy when playing really fast/complicated runs went up. It's easier to feel every note you're picking yet… read more at the same time, sliding smoothly over the string. I also despise pick noise against the string (like a Tortex would give you) and there is no such issue with these. Last but not least, once you're warmed up, these do not slip out of your hand. The heat of your hands sort of makes it stick to you. Long story short, this is my new pick of choice. Just wish they weren't so blasted expensive.

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