Should I use a pick with my ukulele? – How To Learn Ukulele Chords Fast

To some, the pick of choice for the ukulele would be the Pickfeller. I would use this pick over the Fender Jazzmaster pick. I own both, and they both work for ukulele and guitar in different ways.

I like the Fender Pickfeller. It is very light and smooth, and it makes the ukulele feel like the guitar is a part of the instrument. It is also versatile, so I can pick strings with the Pickfeller and use some of the pickups on the ukulele, or vice versa.

But if you’re looking to upgrade, or are just looking for a different type of pick, there are many options available. Here is an overview of some of the more popular options as well as their pros and cons on ukulele pickups.

Fender Jazzmaster Pickfeller

Pros

Light weight, lightweight

Very smooth, with very little play in the strings

Very easy to play and easy to clean; it won’t distort your sound over-time

No distortion from over-tightening the strings

One of the lightest ukulele pickups ever

Cons

Extremely loud and muddy sounding; especially in the lower registers, and for a high-impedance pickup

No over-tightening

No way to alter the pickup’s tone on the ukulele (besides changing the string tension)

Not very bright and bright in the mid range

Loud at mid-high frets

Fender Precision Bass Pickfeller

Pros

Light weight, very lightweight

Flexible, can handle any pickup in any ukulele

One of the lightest pickups available

Very responsive

Cons

Lacks punch and response to higher frequencies

Basses can get bright and harsh at higher frets

Not for beginners

Fender Precision Guitars

Pros

Great for the beginner

Flexible, can handle any pickup in any ukulele

Lots of options, one for everything

Cons

Not for the beginner

Not as simple or intuitive to use as the Fender Jazzmaster Pickfeller

Not very responsive and often sounds harsh at high frets

Not for the beginner

What pickups can I use with my ukulele?

The pickups

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