Your choice of pick?

FUKKET · Post by **FUKKET** » 21 Oct 2011, 03:40

what brand of pick do you guitarists use?

The guys in Serious Beak (both) use Dunlop Jazz III.

I couldn't get over how small they are.

I had a go of it and it felt quite nice - ended up using it on the recording for a few sections where the producer said "try a pick for this part".

I use my fingers mostly, but do pull the pick out if the song/artist asks for it.

The lead guitarist said he likes the J3s mainly because it's really easy to do the "country chicken picking stuff" which he adds into our metal.

I use Fender Extra heavys, but now I'm thinking of changing to the J3s too.... but last night at practice I did suck a bit with the J3... just need more practice due to the size.

What you folks use?

(and out of curiosity, what does trey use?)

Anjel · Post by **Anjel** » 21 Oct 2011, 05:58

I play bass with my fingers but I use the Jazz IIIs for guitar. It's easy to play fast with it, and it's thick so when doing the palmuting you can get some extra fat out of it.

FUKKET · Post by **FUKKET** » 21 Oct 2011, 05:59

[quote name="Anjel"]It's easy to play fast with it, and it's thick so when doing the palmuting you can get some extra fat out of it.[/quote]

yeah, that's what i thought too

zim · Post by **zim** » 21 Oct 2011, 09:17

these all the way - best picks i've ever used. they were strange at first but now i can't use regular shaped picks.

FUKKET · Post by **FUKKET** » 21 Oct 2011, 12:04

[quote name="zim"]these all the way - best picks i've ever used. they were strange at first but now i can't use regular shaped picks.

[/quote]

cool!

Haunty · Post by **Haunty** » 21 Oct 2011, 12:06

yeah, i also ride the jazz iii train. except that now i've found the black tortex jazz iii's, and am fucking happy with them

vO)))id · Post by **vO)))id** » 21 Oct 2011, 13:43

yep, those are the ones that I use now too.

got a bunch from uni and my playing got better instantly.

FUKKET · Post by **FUKKET** » 21 Oct 2011, 16:14

crazy how these picks are making everyone feel better!

awesome!

neckred · Post by **neckred** » 21 Oct 2011, 16:30

been using Jazz III's for a long time, the red ones

but recently switched to Jazz III Ultex, as it's supposed to simulate tortoise shell picks

I've played with some tortoise shell picks before, and these are really close,

though they wear down a tad bit quicker than the nylon ones, they have a bit more pop, and the edges are so smooth they just glide off the strings, not to mention they're quite stiff for their thickness

M.Bison · Post by **M.Bison** » 22 Oct 2011, 00:50

Erik Rutan uses these too, I got one of his from a gig

Uni777 · Post by **Uni777** » 22 Oct 2011, 01:31

Doesn't Erik use the Jazz III-XL? Those are a bit bigger than the one in the picture. I use the XL too.

vO)))id · Post by **vO)))id** » 22 Oct 2011, 01:35

Yeah he has the XL, those are the ones you gave me.

jawn galliano · Post by **jawn galliano** » 22 Oct 2011, 11:17

dunlop tortex and gator grips, ~1.4mm. those were the first picks i ever owned, and it's what i've stuck to throughout the years. quite similar to what trey uses

Uni777 · Post by **Uni777** » 22 Oct 2011, 15:37

fun read:

http://www.jimdunlop.com/blog/inside-th ... -jazz-iii/

deckard · Post by **deckard** » 22 Oct 2011, 20:32

purple tortex 1.14

Devy · Post by **Devy** » 23 Oct 2011, 01:26

[quote name="Uni"]I use the XL too.[/quote]

Tyreese BIGGUMS · Post by **Tyreese BIGGUMS** » 23 Oct 2011, 01:48

for bass, it's usually 90% fingers, 10% dunlop tortex 1.0s.

guitar, I alternate between the tortex 1.0s and the big stubby triangles (the thickest ones, the dark blue/almost purple ones.)

SCUNT · Post by **SCUNT** » 23 Oct 2011, 08:02

i like those grey dunlops with the grippy shit

LAVAGOD · Post by **LAVAGOD** » 23 Oct 2011, 09:08

The black jazz III's with the maxgrip are nice for leads and some rhythm . Dunlop tortex 1.14 are better for rhythm but not as good for leads. Dunlop sharpie or pointy tortex is probably the best for me but I use III's a lot

neckred · Post by **neckred** » 23 Oct 2011, 12:54

I highly suggest to anyone who likes the red or black Dunlop Jazz III's to check out the Ultex ones

they're the same size, but they have a bit more grip to them, and the feel and tone is quality

worth a look for Jazz III users

zim · Post by **zim** » 23 Oct 2011, 13:23

[quote name="neckred"]I highly suggest to anyone who likes the red or black Dunlop Jazz III's to check out the Ultex ones

they're the same size, but they have a bit more grip to them, and the feel and tone is quality

worth a look for Jazz III users[/quote]

i will be checked them out soon

Lavabug · Post by **Lavabug** » 23 Oct 2011, 15:53

I have some of those jazz picks, don't like them.

I always use these two:

(3mm)

They don't bend at all, and the black one makes me play a lot more clean (Nile use those). 1.14s are good for rhythm and stuff but they bend too easily, can't use them for lead.

shadowalk · Post by **shadowalk** » 29 Oct 2011, 06:59

[quote name="Toozey"]purple tortex 1.14[/quote]

Abzu · Post by **Abzu** » 29 Oct 2011, 08:33

This has to be the, like, 50th thread asking what everyone uses for picks

I use the blue Tortex, but all this ejaculating over Jazz IIIs has me curious. I'll go grab a couple tomorrow at me local music shoppe and give them a whirl.

zim · Post by **zim** » 29 Oct 2011, 08:55

[quote name=";,,;"]I use the blue Tortex, but all this ejaculating over Jazz IIIs has me curious. I'll go grab a couple tomorrow at me local music shoppe and give them a whirl.[/quote]

play with them for awhile before you make your final decision. it takes some time to get comfortable with the jazz IIIs.

Abzu · Post by **Abzu** » 29 Oct 2011, 08:58

[quote name="zim"]
[quote name=";,,;"]I use the blue Tortex, but all this ejaculating over Jazz IIIs has me curious. I'll go grab a couple tomorrow at me local music shoppe and give them a whirl.[/quote]

play with them for awhile before you make your final decision. it takes some time to get comfortable with the jazz IIIs.[/quote]

Can I return it to the shop and get my quarter back if I have a negative final decision?

zim · Post by **zim** » 29 Oct 2011, 09:16

you think $2.95 is cheap? pffft, rich hard-on bearer

Abzu · Post by **Abzu** » 29 Oct 2011, 09:34

$3 for a single pick?

zim · Post by **zim** » 29 Oct 2011, 10:37

for a pack of 6 i think

Abzu · Post by **Abzu** » 29 Oct 2011, 10:46

Oh, I'll just buy one pick.

jawn galliano · Post by **jawn galliano** » 29 Oct 2011, 12:52

i was gonna give them jazzers a go, but the local chain i've shopped at for basically half of my life just abruptly went out of business on thursday

now i gots to drive hell of miles just to get some picks, and that is bullshit i say

Devy · Post by **Devy** » 30 Oct 2011, 00:14

[quote name="Devy"]
[quote name="Uni"]I use the XL too.[/quote][/quote]

Having dug into my pick bag again, these have retaken their place in my right hand

neckred · Post by **neckred** » 09 Nov 2011, 16:35

[quote name="Skinoperable"]tried some of those jazz III's the other day and decided they were much too tiny for my large hands to wield properly

[/quote]

I have large hands and I like the Jazz III's

though I've used them for years

suppose it's all what you're used to

shadowalk · Post by **shadowalk** » 04 Jan 2012, 22:10

Been using these for the past month now (the 1.5mm extra heavy ones) and they seem to suit me better than the purple dunlop tortex 1.14s. They're now my new favorite pick although sometimes I go back to the 0.60mm tortex for alternative rock stuffs.

Hugo. · Post by **Hugo.** » 06 Jan 2012, 00:53

Jazz III's are my favourite. No 'clacking' soundlike most pics and they're great for acoustic playing too.

Verbal · Post by **Verbal** » 06 Jan 2012, 05:40

my choice of pick is my pick of choice

Uros · Post by **Uros** » 15 Jan 2012, 00:27

My picks of destiny (

) are:

- Dunlop Jazz III small black stiffo, really cool for shredding (the max grip carbon fiber one is also really cool for live use, when your hands sweat loads).

Generally, I find I'm using this one for most of everyday playing. Good compromise of attack vs speed;

- Purple Dunlop TIII for ballsy rhythms (it's a bit pointier, Jazz III XL-shaped version of good ol' Dunlop Tortex) - using it mainly for recording tasks. Somewhat harder for shredding, but provides killer attack for chugging;

- Dunlop Tortex Sharp 1.35mm - the same properties as the previous pick, except that it's even better for playing tiiight rhythm guitar parts;

In pics, that would be

Hugo. · Post by **Hugo.** » 18 Jan 2012, 00:27

Holocaust · Post by **Holocaust** » 27 Jan 2012, 07:37

They last long enough for mine playing. These on Elixir .56-.12 strings (and I'm not exactly gentle) have done quite nicely for three or four years now.

zim · Post by **zim** » 27 Jan 2012, 07:53

dava picks are das cool

shadowalk · Post by **shadowalk** » 27 Jan 2012, 10:48

I'm assuming our lord and master plays kintar with only his fingers like Mr. Knopfler.