Santuzzo
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I just got three of these to try a few days ago, and I also did not like them very much. I went back to the Tortex JazzIIIs.
What picks do you use?
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I just got three of these to try a few days ago, and I also did not like them very much. I went back to the Tortex JazzIIIs.
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Ben.Last
Formerly Lern2Swim
I'm currently going back and forth between the carbon fiber jazz 3s and the new Hetfield signature Black Fangs
Gryphon
Well-Known Member
Yea, I'm not a fan of their attack or the way they wear down (the 2mm's that is).
FarBeyondMetal
Well-Known Member
Jazz III XLs
WishIwasfinnish
Well-Known Member
Dunlop Gator grip 2.0 mm, the thick ones 
Greatoliver
Looking to windward
Another Ultex Jazz III user. Recently started filing them to make them last longer
I've always used JD nylons. I got a load free when I first started playing, and by the time i got through that lot of 0.73 picks I was used to them. I went up to 1mm over time but have used little else.
I did try a teckpick at one point, but it felt wrong to me.
Recently I've looked at my picking technique as an area to focus on and improve, so I thought why not try some new picks.
still forming opinions on these.
Also noticed that Ibanez do a Paul Gilbert pick... 1mm thick possibly nylon. This amused me since Paul (probably my favourite guitarist) uses standard 0.6mm tortex picks.
I did try a teckpick at one point, but it felt wrong to me.
Recently I've looked at my picking technique as an area to focus on and improve, so I thought why not try some new picks.
still forming opinions on these.
Also noticed that Ibanez do a Paul Gilbert pick... 1mm thick possibly nylon. This amused me since Paul (probably my favourite guitarist) uses standard 0.6mm tortex picks.
The Grief Hole
Well-Known Member
Paul Gilbert Ibanez picks. Perfect shape and size.
Terminus1993
Well-Known Member
I use and endorse this pick's brand
essetipicks.com
Quite expensive, but they're awesome!
I use Jazz III; Jazz III Ultex and Ibanez PG too
essetipicks.com
Quite expensive, but they're awesome!
I use Jazz III; Jazz III Ultex and Ibanez PG too
Santuzzo
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I am curious about the Red Bear picks.
They are quite pricey but I would like to try those.
Has any of you ever tried them?
They are quite pricey but I would like to try those.
Has any of you ever tried them?
LanguageOfStrings
Well-Known Member
Jazz III for electric guitars
dunlop 48 mm for acoustic guitar
dunlop 48 mm for acoustic guitar
Santuzzo
Well-Known Member
I like those a lot, too, the only downside IMO is that they don't last very long, for me it's usually 1-2 weeks max. And the are relatively expensive compared to my other favorite pick Dunlop Tortex jazzIII.
How long do the Paul Gilbert Ibanez picks last you?
Infamous Impact
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Got some new picks!
(Excuse the shit quality)
ExhumedShadow
dEUs
I stand by my dunlops nylon 1.14, grea durabillity and feel.
maliciousteve
Contributor
I've gone back to Jazz III's. The Carbon Max Grip Jazz III's 
After all those picks I bought and liked, I end up back where I started. Same with my gear choices as I'm back to a combo, a few pedals and a couple of good guitars. FML
After all those picks I bought and liked, I end up back where I started. Same with my gear choices as I'm back to a combo, a few pedals and a couple of good guitars. FML
Santuzzo
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I am always interesting in new picks and I keep trying different ones, just got one of those Red Bear lil Jazzer picks, and I must admit it IS a great pick, unfortunately I ordered the 2mm version of it, and I realize now that that is maybe a tad too thick, I should have gotten a 1.5mm one instead.
So, bottom line: with all the different picks I try, I keep coming back to the Dunlop Tortex Jazz III 1.14mm, love those picks:
As far as I can tell, these two picks are technically the same thing, only difference being the color.
Anyway, GREAT picks !!!
So, bottom line: with all the different picks I try, I keep coming back to the Dunlop Tortex Jazz III 1.14mm, love those picks:
As far as I can tell, these two picks are technically the same thing, only difference being the color.
Anyway, GREAT picks !!!
Cabinet
:O
I use these now
http://www.suncreekmusic.com/images/cla-ust80.jpg
But in 1.07 mm.
They're amazing. I used to use Dunlop 205s for a while. The fact they were really sturdy gave me a nice strong attack but they weren't very articulate.
The Ultems are incredible though, they don't flex like a normal medium or thin pick would, so they have plenty of power and are very snappy so I can really go for that whip like Paul Gilbert sound and still really chug down on the strings if I want to. They're the most responsive pick I've ever used, you can get anything you want out of them
http://www.suncreekmusic.com/images/cla-ust80.jpg
But in 1.07 mm.
They're amazing. I used to use Dunlop 205s for a while. The fact they were really sturdy gave me a nice strong attack but they weren't very articulate.
The Ultems are incredible though, they don't flex like a normal medium or thin pick would, so they have plenty of power and are very snappy so I can really go for that whip like Paul Gilbert sound and still really chug down on the strings if I want to. They're the most responsive pick I've ever used, you can get anything you want out of them
SettleMoore
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Dunlop Ultex, and Tortex sharpies, both 1.14mm, both are amazing, while I like the ultex more. Going back to normal picks after using these just isn't logical.
Jakke
Pretty wisdomous
Ibanez Steve Vai signature picks, their size and triangular shape really suits my big hands
