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geepee73

Joined: Dec 17, 2016
Posts: 1
United Kingdom

Posted on Dec 30 2016 01:37 PM

This is my first post. Dunlop jazz3 or dunlop tortex sharp. 1.5mm.

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shake_n_stomp

Joined: Jan 09, 2014
Posts: 612
Vancouver BC
Canada

Posted on Dec 30 2016 05:08 PM

Dunlop Jazz III XLs are definitely the best pick for me and I went through a lot of trials through different picks a few years back to arrive at this point. The Jazz III XL Ultex & Primetone-1.4mm versions are my absolute favs and the red standard ones are a distance 3rd place. Articulate, sharp, very little flex. Great for rhythm strums and tremolo picking leads.

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Lorne
The Surf Shakers: https://www.facebook.com/TheSurfShakers
Vancouver BC Canada

Last edited: Dec 30, 2016 17:11:03

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Tqi

Joined: Dec 07, 2014
Posts: 1222
2 Security Pins

Posted on Dec 30 2016 05:52 PM

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Last edited: Feb 02, 2024 12:37:47

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JoeKinetic

Joined: Feb 04, 2016
Posts: 51
Ireland

Posted on Dec 30 2016 07:26 PM

devinomatic wrote:

I've been thrilled to death with these picks lately. They're the Eric Johnson Jazz III pick. They're nearly identical to your garden variety jazz pick, but they're nylon, and when they warm up a bit in your hand, they have a gummy and ever-so-slight flex to them. They glide over the strings with minimal effort, and the sharpness of the edge really grabs the strings when I tremolo pick.

I thought name on them was a gimmick, until I used them for a while. Now if I accidentally pick up a regular jazz pick, I really notice the difference.

Yip, I use these too. Not because of EJ, though I think he's a great player, just 'cause they work. The smaller size takes a bit of getting used to but I really couldn't go back to a "standard size" pick now. I've also persuaded both guitar playing brothers in law that this is the way to go.

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taijiguy

Joined: Mar 27, 2006
Posts: 210
Newington, CT USA
United States

Posted on Dec 31 2016 03:35 PM

I can't decide between these. I like them all for different reasons.

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esotericeric

Joined: Aug 04, 2016
Posts: 6
Portland, OR
United States

Posted on Jan 18 2017 03:37 PM

Fender 451 (shape) Medium, celluloid for playing bass with Ernie Ball Super Slinky Cobalt (round wound) strings. Nice bright "tick" when picking with right hand muting strings near bidge. I'll play both finger and picked styles.

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Eric B. Johnson
Bass - Link

Last edited: Jan 18, 2017 15:42:36

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Bob_Kennedy

Joined: Feb 27, 2012
Posts: 316
Mesa, AZ.
United States

Posted on Jan 19 2017 09:54 AM

Picked up a pack of these the other day. I'm pleased. They stay in my hand & are inexpensive. They're celluloid, so they sound & behave like Fender picks. Just cost less & stay put.

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Otto & The Ottomans
Kennedy Custom Guitars

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Patrick_Strain

Joined: Feb 20, 2017
Posts: 70
Gilbertsville, NY
United States

Posted on Feb 21 2017 12:50 PM

I'm just getting back into using a pick for the first time in years. When I did use picks, I used to used the Dunlop Little Stubby jazz pics. Now, I'm really enjoying the standard Fender Medium. I'll have to do some shopping around. There must be something better.

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el_camello

Joined: Jul 04, 2010
Posts: 369
Ottawa
Canada

Posted on Feb 21 2017 03:38 PM

Patrick_Strain wrote:

I'm just getting back into using a pick for the first time in years. When I did use picks, I used to used the Dunlop Little Stubby jazz pics. Now, I'm really enjoying the standard Fender Medium. I'll have to do some shopping around. There must be something better.

I used to use little stubby picks and went to Fender picks after too. I eventually settled on Jazz III picks. It's a good compromise; small size but a bit more "normal" than stubby.

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-Pierre
The Obsidians! (Ottawa surf)
The Obsidians debut EP

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taijiguy

Joined: Mar 27, 2006
Posts: 210
Newington, CT USA
United States

Posted on Feb 21 2017 04:56 PM

I have a bag of several dozen various picks, some of which I pictured above, but I've gone full circle and switched back to the Fender celluloid medium and heavy picks, depending on the guitar I'm playing.

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JakeDobner

Joined: Feb 26, 2006
Posts: 12159
Seattle
5 News Pins

Posted on May 23 2017 12:41 AM

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Reverbenator

Joined: Jul 26, 2015
Posts: 258
San Diego, Ca
26 Security Pins

Posted on May 23 2017 06:13 PM

Heh heh, nice, Jake.

When I turned 40, the theme of my 'Over The Hill' bash, was 'Jurassic Clark'.

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-Cheers, Clark-

-Less Paul, more Reverb-

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JakeDobner

Joined: Feb 26, 2006
Posts: 12159
Seattle
5 News Pins

Posted on May 23 2017 06:44 PM

That is awesome!

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Surfadelphia

Joined: Sep 04, 2017
Posts: 430

Posted on Oct 30 2017 09:37 AM

Herco Flex 50's for me. I am naturally left handed but play right handed and I have a hard time controlling a stiff or heavy pick.

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DeathTide

Joined: Apr 13, 2018
Posts: 1374
New Orleans
United States

Posted on Apr 25 2018 05:27 PM

I’m an RSI survivor and those little picks hurt my hand. These babies rule!

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Daniel Deathtide

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palo

Joined: Apr 23, 2012
Posts: 421
fresno california u.s.a.
United States

Posted on May 31 2018 01:32 AM

Right now these evh picks are my favorite pick
i've tried a lot of picks and these .060 nylon
made in the usa picks make playing easier for me.
these are the same picks eddie uses
The EVH Eddie Van Halen Premium Pick Tin Guitar Picks is a 12 pack of picks featuring the EVH logo and grips so you always have a firm hold. The included pick tin conveniently holds the picks plus you have to admit, it looks cool.

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MelWaldorf

Joined: Mar 03, 2006
Posts: 648
1 POTD Pin

Posted on Jun 22 2018 09:21 PM

So, last year at NAMM I struck up a conversation with John Mick of Mick's Picks. Super nice guy, and he was kind enough to give me some of his "Orin" picks to try.

The Orins have a hole punched through them near the tip that gives extra flexibility while maintaining a relatively stiff grip. I liked the tone I was getting with the Orins, but they're a bit slick to hold for a sweaty type such as myself. I suggested adding some more holes to serve as a grip, and after various tests with a hole punch came up with this five hole "V-Grip" configuration, which John was kind enough to fabricate for me in three different thicknesses. He even put my "O-ZONE"/"V-GRIP" graphics on them.

A goodie bag of the new picks arrived earlier this week and I have to say, they came out even better than I expected - I'm really, really happy with them. Not only are they easy to hold, but the V-Grip makes the pick more flexible across the face, so I can bend it to increase or decrease the pick stiffness as needed. This is especially effective for me as I hold my pick between the tips of my thumb and first two fingers.

I'd been using Dunlop Nylon picks for over 20 years before I came across Mick's Picks at NAMM. Every so often I'd tried other picks but kept coming back to the Dunlops. For me, these new picks are the first ones that surpass them in control and tone.

A bit of a spiel, I know, but I'm really excited about these. Many thanks to John, and I'm proud to a Mick's Picks endorsee.

I'm not sure if he's going to make these a stock item, but if you're interested check them out at mickspicks.com FWIW, I have no financial interest here besides the package of picks he sent me.

EDIT - Danny posted a pic of the picks below...

Last edited: Jun 23, 2018 01:24:13

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DannySnyder

Joined: Mar 02, 2006
Posts: 11046
Berkeley, CA
United States

Posted on Jun 22 2018 10:25 PM

Here's the picture of Mel's picks....

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Danny Snyder

"With great reverb comes great responsibility" - Uncle Leo

Playing keys and guitar with Combo Tezeta

Formerly a guitarist in The TomorrowMen and Meshugga Beach Party

Latest surf project - Now That's What I Call SURF

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MelWaldorf

Joined: Mar 03, 2006
Posts: 648
1 POTD Pin

Posted on Jun 23 2018 01:23 AM

Ha, thanks Danny, not sure why it didn't post.

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bamboozer

Joined: Jan 18, 2010
Posts: 672
Delaware
1 Security Pin

Posted on Jun 23 2018 07:31 AM

Sorry, just dumb ol' Tortex .60 mm. Just like you I've tried everything else, the remnants are still here and I'll try them one more time, but in the end it's back to the orange picks. As a bonus easy to see when you drop 'em.

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geepee73 Joined: Dec 17, 2016 Posts: 1	Posted on Dec 30 2016 01:37 PM This is my first post. Dunlop jazz3 or dunlop tortex sharp. 1.5mm. Top
shake_n_stomp Joined: Jan 09, 2014 Posts: 612 Vancouver BC	Posted on Dec 30 2016 05:08 PM Dunlop Jazz III XLs are definitely the best pick for me and I went through a lot of trials through different picks a few years back to arrive at this point. The Jazz III XL Ultex & Primetone-1.4mm versions are my absolute favs and the red standard ones are a distance 3rd place. Articulate, sharp, very little flex. Great for rhythm strums and tremolo picking leads. — Lorne The Surf Shakers: https://www.facebook.com/TheSurfShakers Vancouver BC Canada Last edited: Dec 30, 2016 17:11:03 Top
Tqi Joined: Dec 07, 2014 Posts: 1222	Posted on Dec 30 2016 05:52 PM - Last edited: Feb 02, 2024 12:37:47 Top
JoeKinetic Joined: Feb 04, 2016 Posts: 51 Ireland	Posted on Dec 30 2016 07:26 PM devinomatic wrote: I've been thrilled to death with these picks lately. They're the Eric Johnson Jazz III pick. They're nearly identical to your garden variety jazz pick, but they're nylon, and when they warm up a bit in your hand, they have a gummy and ever-so-slight flex to them. They glide over the strings with minimal effort, and the sharpness of the edge really grabs the strings when I tremolo pick. I thought name on them was a gimmick, until I used them for a while. Now if I accidentally pick up a regular jazz pick, I really notice the difference. Yip, I use these too. Not because of EJ, though I think he's a great player, just 'cause they work. The smaller size takes a bit of getting used to but I really couldn't go back to a "standard size" pick now. I've also persuaded both guitar playing brothers in law that this is the way to go. Top
taijiguy Joined: Mar 27, 2006 Posts: 210 Newington, CT USA	Posted on Dec 31 2016 03:35 PM I can't decide between these. I like them all for different reasons. Top
esotericeric Joined: Aug 04, 2016 Posts: 6 Portland, OR	Posted on Jan 18 2017 03:37 PM Fender 451 (shape) Medium, celluloid for playing bass with Ernie Ball Super Slinky Cobalt (round wound) strings. Nice bright "tick" when picking with right hand muting strings near bidge. I'll play both finger and picked styles. — Eric B. Johnson Bass - Link Last edited: Jan 18, 2017 15:42:36 Top
Bob_Kennedy Joined: Feb 27, 2012 Posts: 316 Mesa, AZ.	Posted on Jan 19 2017 09:54 AM Picked up a pack of these the other day. I'm pleased. They stay in my hand & are inexpensive. They're celluloid, so they sound & behave like Fender picks. Just cost less & stay put. — Otto & The Ottomans Kennedy Custom Guitars Top
Patrick_Strain Joined: Feb 20, 2017 Posts: 70 Gilbertsville, NY	Posted on Feb 21 2017 12:50 PM I'm just getting back into using a pick for the first time in years. When I did use picks, I used to used the Dunlop Little Stubby jazz pics. Now, I'm really enjoying the standard Fender Medium. I'll have to do some shopping around. There must be something better. Top
el_camello Joined: Jul 04, 2010 Posts: 369 Ottawa	Posted on Feb 21 2017 03:38 PM Patrick_Strain wrote: I'm just getting back into using a pick for the first time in years. When I did use picks, I used to used the Dunlop Little Stubby jazz pics. Now, I'm really enjoying the standard Fender Medium. I'll have to do some shopping around. There must be something better. I used to use little stubby picks and went to Fender picks after too. I eventually settled on Jazz III picks. It's a good compromise; small size but a bit more "normal" than stubby. — -Pierre The Obsidians! (Ottawa surf) The Obsidians debut EP Top
taijiguy Joined: Mar 27, 2006 Posts: 210 Newington, CT USA	Posted on Feb 21 2017 04:56 PM I have a bag of several dozen various picks, some of which I pictured above, but I've gone full circle and switched back to the Fender celluloid medium and heavy picks, depending on the guitar I'm playing. Top
JakeDobner Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 12159 Seattle	Posted on May 23 2017 12:41 AM Top
Reverbenator Joined: Jul 26, 2015 Posts: 258 San Diego, Ca	Posted on May 23 2017 06:13 PM Heh heh, nice, Jake. When I turned 40, the theme of my 'Over The Hill' bash, was 'Jurassic Clark'. — -Cheers, Clark- -Less Paul, more Reverb- Top
JakeDobner Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 12159 Seattle	Posted on May 23 2017 06:44 PM That is awesome! Top
Surfadelphia Joined: Sep 04, 2017 Posts: 430	Posted on Oct 30 2017 09:37 AM Herco Flex 50's for me. I am naturally left handed but play right handed and I have a hard time controlling a stiff or heavy pick. Top
DeathTide Joined: Apr 13, 2018 Posts: 1374 New Orleans	Posted on Apr 25 2018 05:27 PM I’m an RSI survivor and those little picks hurt my hand. These babies rule! — Daniel Deathtide Top
palo Joined: Apr 23, 2012 Posts: 421 fresno california u.s.a.	Posted on May 31 2018 01:32 AM Right now these evh picks are my favorite pick i've tried a lot of picks and these .060 nylon made in the usa picks make playing easier for me. these are the same picks eddie uses The EVH Eddie Van Halen Premium Pick Tin Guitar Picks is a 12 pack of picks featuring the EVH logo and grips so you always have a firm hold. The included pick tin conveniently holds the picks plus you have to admit, it looks cool. Top
MelWaldorf Joined: Mar 03, 2006 Posts: 648	Posted on Jun 22 2018 09:21 PM So, last year at NAMM I struck up a conversation with John Mick of Mick's Picks. Super nice guy, and he was kind enough to give me some of his "Orin" picks to try. The Orins have a hole punched through them near the tip that gives extra flexibility while maintaining a relatively stiff grip. I liked the tone I was getting with the Orins, but they're a bit slick to hold for a sweaty type such as myself. I suggested adding some more holes to serve as a grip, and after various tests with a hole punch came up with this five hole "V-Grip" configuration, which John was kind enough to fabricate for me in three different thicknesses. He even put my "O-ZONE"/"V-GRIP" graphics on them. A goodie bag of the new picks arrived earlier this week and I have to say, they came out even better than I expected - I'm really, really happy with them. Not only are they easy to hold, but the V-Grip makes the pick more flexible across the face, so I can bend it to increase or decrease the pick stiffness as needed. This is especially effective for me as I hold my pick between the tips of my thumb and first two fingers. I'd been using Dunlop Nylon picks for over 20 years before I came across Mick's Picks at NAMM. Every so often I'd tried other picks but kept coming back to the Dunlops. For me, these new picks are the first ones that surpass them in control and tone. A bit of a spiel, I know, but I'm really excited about these. Many thanks to John, and I'm proud to a Mick's Picks endorsee. I'm not sure if he's going to make these a stock item, but if you're interested check them out at mickspicks.com FWIW, I have no financial interest here besides the package of picks he sent me. EDIT - Danny posted a pic of the picks below... Last edited: Jun 23, 2018 01:24:13 Top
DannySnyder Joined: Mar 02, 2006 Posts: 11046 Berkeley, CA	Posted on Jun 22 2018 10:25 PM Here's the picture of Mel's picks.... — Danny Snyder "With great reverb comes great responsibility" - Uncle Leo Playing keys and guitar with Combo Tezeta Formerly a guitarist in The TomorrowMen and Meshugga Beach Party Latest surf project - Now That's What I Call SURF Top
MelWaldorf Joined: Mar 03, 2006 Posts: 648	Posted on Jun 23 2018 01:23 AM Ha, thanks Danny, not sure why it didn't post. Top
bamboozer Joined: Jan 18, 2010 Posts: 672 Delaware	Posted on Jun 23 2018 07:31 AM Sorry, just dumb ol' Tortex .60 mm. Just like you I've tried everything else, the remnants are still here and I'll try them one more time, but in the end it's back to the orange picks. As a bonus easy to see when you drop 'em. Top

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