I think I've found my new default guitar pick

[Masta' C]

Re: I think I've found my new default guitar pick

I just ordered some new picks to try...


First: Dunlop Black Fangs in .94 mm.

I love the shape, grip and material (Ultex) of the original Black Fang 1.14 mm, but found it a tad stiff and have slowly gravitated back toward the 1.0 mm range.

Didn't even know they made a .94 mm version! I'm very excited.




Second: Dunlop FLOW Variety Pack.

Stoked that these use the Ultex material and excited to try the new shape in different thicknesses!

BTW...the variety pack with 8 different sizes is only $5 shipped at Sweetwater: LINK

[Masta' C]

Re: I think I've found my new default guitar pick

I just bought 48 for like $12, which is more than enough to last me several lifetimes.

Sure, you say that now, but when you hit it big and start tossing them out by the handful to all your lusting fans...

The Jazz III Max Grip is great. The aggressive texturing with the smaller pick really helps to keep it planted.

The problem I have is that my playing feels limited by the regular Jazz III. I like their control and preciseness, but I prefer a pick big enough to manipulate and move around a bit (intentionally...not in the form of unwanted slipping).

[Silver]

Re: I think I've found my new default guitar pick

I've been using the Jazz III Max Grip for a few years now. They're actually pretty expensive here though :-(.

[Wattage]

Re: I think I've found my new default guitar pick

I only use Clayton acetal .63 rounded triangles these days

I used jazz picks when I was a kid, can't hold 'em anymore, my thumb is shot.

[Hsb]

Re: I think I've found my new default guitar pick

Ive recently got some of the red, black and some of the carbon fiber Jazz III and of the 3 the carbon fibers and my faves, then the regular black and finally the red ones

[Nagisa]

Re: I think I've found my new default guitar pick

2.0mm?!!!!!

Are you using those to try to break your strings or to dig holes in your guitar? Or do you use them as weapons (instead of a knife) because they go through airport security metal detectors?

No joke right now in an airport.

But dude 2.0 is amazing for shred. Not so much for light strumming but I have Eric Johnson jazz iiis for that

[NecroPolo]

Re: I think I've found my new default guitar pick

2.0mm?!!!!!

Are you using those to try to break your strings or to dig holes in your guitar?

Yep, me too, after breaking most I went all into 2mm Ultex Sharps. Feels like a piece of glass, rigid and deadly. And I'm a heavy picker so I eat one pick per show on average. Poor strings, poor guitars, poor sanded-down guitar pick tips. May the holy spirit of guitar gear give them redemption in their next life.

On the thread: Thick Stubbys, JazzIIIs, Ultex sharps. Great stuff IMO.

[Gtrjunior]

Re: I think I've found my new default guitar pick

I find the 1.52 Clayton Acetyls are a good middle ground for picking/strumming.

[Nagisa]

Re: I think I've found my new default guitar pick

Yep, me too, after breaking most I went all into 2mm Ultex Sharps. Feels like a piece of glass, rigid and deadly. And I'm a heavy picker so I eat one pick per show on average. Poor strings, poor guitars, poor sanded-down guitar pick tips. May the holy spirit of guitar gear give them redemption in their next life.

On the thread: Thick Stubbys, JazzIIIs, Ultex sharps. Great stuff IMO.

Yea that's it. I pick like I'm trying to break stuff when I do rhythm. Well, depending on if I'm playing metal.

[v8stang289]

Re: I think I've found my new default guitar pick

About 6 months ago I discovered that Dunlop makes jazz sized picks in Tortex in the pitch black series. It was a game changer for me.

I've always liked the jazz shape, but couldnt get used to the material/feel. Standard Tortex has been my go to for a long long time. Combining the 2 made my perfect pick.

I'm liking the new Tortex flow too. It's kind of between the standard Tortex and jazz, but i still prefer the jazz size.

[BloodRose]

Re: I think I've found my new default guitar pick

Jazz III Maxgrip fan here too!!!! For years I used Dunlop Tortex Oranges .60mm. Read an article in a guitar mag asking a bunch of (mostly metal) players what picks they used. Alot of them said JazzIII or black Jazz III. I decided to try em. At first, I liked the precision and feel, but had a heard time just strumming with them due to the sharp point and stiffness. I found the black ones alil too stiff. And settled on the red ones. Bought a bunch. Then..... Out comes the Eric Johnson one... Already loved the shape, but liked the feel of the material better. Less clicky on the strings, IMO. Switched to those. bought a bunch to put some in each case.. THEN: Out comes the Max Grip!!! Loved the grip it offers and the carbon material. Grip well, have the shape, durable. So, Ive switched to those. Have a large ziplock bag of Eric Johnsons somewhere.. haha

Where did you get 48 of them for $12? I have found that very few places seem to carry the Max Grips. If gotten mine thus far from Sweetwater.

[Chistopher]

Re: I think I've found my new default guitar pick

^^Amazon had a sale on them, so I swiped them up. I had a $10 gift card too so it only totalled $2 for 48 picks and 2 day shipping.

[BloodRose]

Re: I think I've found my new default guitar pick

Gotcha! I wont score a deal like you did, but checked Amazon and can score a bunch for less..

[Francois]

Re: I think I've found my new default guitar pick

I feel your joy. I can play any guitar - but there is only one pick I want.

I confirm this is a great pic : the tortex yellow 73. I used exclusively the orange and the yellow tortex in my previous band (Tear of a Doll) for years.

But now my thumb is shot and I switched to the red one and the three sided Herdim (blue and red) which are great for versatility : each corner have a different thickness.

The Ultex sounds really nice but I cannot use it too long.

[80's_Metal]

Re: I think I've found my new default guitar pick

They are becoming my favorite pick as well, and I'm slow to change