Dunlop Picks: Ultex or Tortex?

[Bludave]

Re: Dunlop Picks: Ultex or Tortex?

I use the Tortex .88's or my fingers. I actually have mine custom printed by INTUNE GUITAR PICKS. I buy them by the gross. They run right about .25 cents each when you buy them by the gross. http://www.intunegp.com/

The material that they use is slightly different then Dunlop but I've been using them for quite some time now & I like them..

 

[XPAULPITT]

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I use the ultex tris in 1mm. With the 3 picking sides and the way ultex is practically indestructable, a six pack lasts me a few years.

 

[alteredbeast]

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Tortex .88 here as well. I've found that I grind up ultex into pure powder.

 

[King IzzO)))]

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Dear black nylon max grip, nothing compares to you.

 

[B2D]

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Ultex Sharp 1mm user here. Love those things.

 

[kirbyg]

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I'll use either but I prefer the 1.14 Ultex Sharps just because of the point.

 

[coachc55]

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I like the Ultex Sharps(.73 for me.) yet I can do the Tortex if needed.

 

[coachc55]

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I couldn't have come up with a better explanation. Ultex is all I use now for these reasons already stated. I like the attack better than Tortex (a little snappier and brighter), easy to maintain grip, and they last a long time. I personally dig the appearance, too. Only problem with the appearance is that they have a tendency to camouflage themselves if they get away from you. Stiffer than same-gauge Tortex, so consider that before buying. I'm currently using .73s, but am going to try 1.0s soon. Check 'em out. They're the picks for me...maybe for you, too.

I like Ultex Sharp .73, every once in a while I'll play the .90 Ultex Sharps, but I usually go back to the .73's because they just seem to feel right.

 

[tonello]

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I like the feel of tortex on my fingers (the texture), but the feel of Ultex of the strings. I kind of like the timbre of Tortex more, so I just use that.

 

[Mincer]

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Wow, since I had posted on here several years ago, I have tried the Ultex, and used them for awhile. Ultimately I found them too click-y sounding, so I went back to Gator Grips or the blue 1mm Tortex. I don't like to get used to using picks I can't find in every music store, so I don't bother trying some of the more exotic materials.

 

[bancika]

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Tortex is too soft IMO, they wear out way too fast. I love ultex (2mm jazzIII shape), they last forever and have great tone/feel

 

[Dr.J4ckal]

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Yeah, I'm a big fan of the ultex material. I use 2mm sharps.

 

[Chris of Arabia]

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I've been using the Ultex .73 for quite a while. I bought a couple of 72 packs a few years back, and I'm pretty sure they outlast the roaches - thermo-nuclear war? No problem, the Ultex will be the first thing to start re-populating the earth.

 

[RockWithMark]

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I used Tortex for years, great picks! Then I discovered Jazz lll picks, and never looked back! For the poll I say Tortex, personally I say Jazz lll's!

 

[WITH FULL DISTORTION]

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i will recommend the new james hetfield black fang models. i bought a pack with 6 and they are a mix between two dunlop picks that i love.
and i use .73 as well .
and im absolutely not a metallica nor hetfields FAN.

 

[LesStrat]

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I like Tortex. After reading the comparisons, I believe I will stick to using them.

 

[The Tone Ranger]

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I use Tortex 1.0mm (blue). The green ones are ok too. I’ve never tried Ultex though. My friend had some gray/black max grips that were nice. I’d like to try the hybrid Tortex Jazz III.

 

[coachc55]

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I like the Ultex Sharps(.73 for me.) yet I can do the Tortex if needed.

I meant the new Tortex TIII's along with the Ultex Sharps(.73"s both)

 

[IMENATOR]

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I had already gone thru several picks till stayed with Tortex .83 (green) for several years but a couple of years ago I tried the Ultex and are my new favorite. It is not about my fingers, it is about the pick travels smoothly when hitting the string, that is good when you try to play faster.

 

[Myaccount876]

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1.14 (purple) Tortex sanded to have a sharp point with the feel of the regular pick.