Jazz III Red or Black
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Chistopher
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Re: Jazz III Red or Black
I was going to say this same thing.
But before I discovered the Max Grip, I had a pile of red and black Jazz III's laying around just about wherever I frequently played guitar. The reds are slightly more mellow I find, in contrast the clear presence of the blacks, but it's a subtle difference for sure.
I was going to say this same thing.
But before I discovered the Max Grip, I had a pile of red and black Jazz III's laying around just about wherever I frequently played guitar. The reds are slightly more mellow I find, in contrast the clear presence of the blacks, but it's a subtle difference for sure.
guitfiddle
firstlessonologist
Re: Jazz III Red or Black
Ultex...the semi clear one. Much better grip for me as well as all the articulation, plus they aren't as slick on the strings, so they have a bit more oomf.
If I can't find those, then it's the red ones.
Ultex...the semi clear one. Much better grip for me as well as all the articulation, plus they aren't as slick on the strings, so they have a bit more oomf.
If I can't find those, then it's the red ones.
Rex_Rocker
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Re: Jazz III Red or Black
I like Tortex Jazz III's. I like the size and shape of Jazz III's, but I prefer the thwappy tone of Tortex. I use 1.14mm.
I like Tortex Jazz III's. I like the size and shape of Jazz III's, but I prefer the thwappy tone of Tortex. I use 1.14mm.
GuitarStv
Sock Market Trader
Re: Jazz III Red or Black
I'm not a huge fan of Kirk Hammet . . . but . . . these are the Jazz IIIs for me:
FWIW, I get along with any of the Jazz IIIs. The regular reds are great, but kinda slippery unless you scuff them up with a knife or other sharp object. The black ones are fine, but don't sound as good as the red ones. The ultex ones are great, but semi-transparent which means they do this disappearing act every time I set one down or (God forbid) drop 'em on the floor.
Sparkle purple ones are the best though.
I'm not a huge fan of Kirk Hammet . . . but . . . these are the Jazz IIIs for me:
FWIW, I get along with any of the Jazz IIIs. The regular reds are great, but kinda slippery unless you scuff them up with a knife or other sharp object. The black ones are fine, but don't sound as good as the red ones. The ultex ones are great, but semi-transparent which means they do this disappearing act every time I set one down or (God forbid) drop 'em on the floor.
Sparkle purple ones are the best though.
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Re: Jazz III Red or Black
Based on a few of these posts I assume not everyone is aware that the regular red and black jazz3 offers a max-grip version.
https://www.jimdunlop.com/products/guitar-picks/max-grip/
Based on a few of these posts I assume not everyone is aware that the regular red and black jazz3 offers a max-grip version.
https://www.jimdunlop.com/products/guitar-picks/max-grip/
Jacew
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Re: Jazz III Red or Black
Nylon still has notable "plink" sound too, that really bugs me.
Nylon still has notable "plink" sound too, that really bugs me.
bigcupholder
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Re: Jazz III Red or Black
Try the Ernie Ball Prodigy picks. They're a similar shape but with a sharp beveled edge and very stiff material. Very responsive picks for pinch harmonics. Maybe not the best for smooth jazz.
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Try the Ernie Ball Prodigy picks. They're a similar shape but with a sharp beveled edge and very stiff material. Very responsive picks for pinch harmonics. Maybe not the best for smooth jazz.
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Re: Jazz III Red or Black
They are listed as still being the nylon, just with the rough grip included.
https://www.jimdunlop.com/max-grip-jazz-iii-nylon-pick/
They are listed as still being the nylon, just with the rough grip included.
https://www.jimdunlop.com/max-grip-jazz-iii-nylon-pick/
Re: Jazz III Red or Black
I hadn't seen these before. I need to check them out...slightly different shape, but I like the material.
I hadn't seen these before. I need to check them out...slightly different shape, but I like the material.
guitfiddle
firstlessonologist
Re: Jazz III Red or Black
I tried some of the red ones with that pattern, and I threw them away after about ten minutes. They do stay in place pretty well, but if one turns on you, you can't rotate it while you play. Not for me.
I tried some of the red ones with that pattern, and I threw them away after about ten minutes. They do stay in place pretty well, but if one turns on you, you can't rotate it while you play. Not for me.
Metalman_666
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Re: Jazz III Red or Black
I originally started with the red Jazz iii, then graduated to black, and went back and forth. But it was a happy day when I discovered the purple Tortex Jazz III, used those for years for the snappy tone and control!
After reading an interview with Dimebag I tried using a knife to rough them up a bit for grip, and that was awesome.
Have flirted with the OG Petrucci Jazz III, standard tortex, and Brain Cats Tongue picks for awhile, Ultex Jazz III XL is what I'm using now but have been thinking I should go back to the old purple mini Jazz III, complete with knife marks like more than a decade ago. There's something about the immediacy of those.
If I had to choose one, it would be the Tortex version
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I originally started with the red Jazz iii, then graduated to black, and went back and forth. But it was a happy day when I discovered the purple Tortex Jazz III, used those for years for the snappy tone and control!
After reading an interview with Dimebag I tried using a knife to rough them up a bit for grip, and that was awesome.
Have flirted with the OG Petrucci Jazz III, standard tortex, and Brain Cats Tongue picks for awhile, Ultex Jazz III XL is what I'm using now but have been thinking I should go back to the old purple mini Jazz III, complete with knife marks like more than a decade ago. There's something about the immediacy of those.
If I had to choose one, it would be the Tortex version
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Re: Jazz III Red or Black
Carbon fiber jazz3 max-grips have a different tone than the nylon or stiffo.
They have a clearer attack that works especially well for heavy muting and heavy thick gain.
To me they sound like a slightly thinner pick than their actual thickness.
What is the thickness of the standard jazz3 series? (is it 1.3?)
What is the material/thickness of the gator grips?
Carbon fiber jazz3 max-grips have a different tone than the nylon or stiffo.
They have a clearer attack that works especially well for heavy muting and heavy thick gain.
To me they sound like a slightly thinner pick than their actual thickness.
What is the thickness of the standard jazz3 series? (is it 1.3?)
What is the material/thickness of the gator grips?
Travis
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Re: Jazz III Red or Black
I’ve been using the pitch black Tortex Jazz iii 1.14 picks for years. Although I swear theybused to be called “black gold” 15-some years ago... Before that were the purple tortex Jazz iii’s. I think I might still have one of those worn down sitting in a box somewhere.... I tried a plain old red jazz iii years ago because I’d heard so many people use them and I hated it. Don’t even remember why, it just didn’t feel right to me.
Giving the John Petrucci trinity picks a run right now to see if I want to replace my trusty
I’ve been using the pitch black Tortex Jazz iii 1.14 picks for years. Although I swear theybused to be called “black gold” 15-some years ago... Before that were the purple tortex Jazz iii’s. I think I might still have one of those worn down sitting in a box somewhere.... I tried a plain old red jazz iii years ago because I’d heard so many people use them and I hated it. Don’t even remember why, it just didn’t feel right to me.
Giving the John Petrucci trinity picks a run right now to see if I want to replace my trusty
