New Dunlop Tortex III

[coachc55]

Has anyone tried these. New Tortex with Jazz III tip. I've heard great things. I have been using the Ultex Sharp's(Mainly 73's) but I am going to definitely try these.

http://www.jimdunlop.com/product/Tortex-TIII

 

[the guy who invented fire]

Re: New Dunlop Tortex III

Has anyone tried these. New Tortex with Jazz III tip. I've heard great things. I have been using the Ultex Sharp's(Mainly 73's) but I am going to definitely try these.

http://www.jimdunlop.com/product/Tortex-TIII

I bought a handfull when I first saw them but I haven't even tried them yet.

Truth is I just can't seem to go back to a normal size pick after using Jazz IIIs.

I pickup a normal size Fender 351 or Dunlop Tortex pick and it feels like I'm trying to play guitar with a pie pan...they are just too damn big!

 

[BrianS.]

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I tried some Jazz IIIs a while back and came to really like the shape, but not the thickness. Browsing through the Dunlop catalog, I found these: http://www.jimdunlop.com/product/Tortex-Pitch-Black-Jazz-III. Now I've got the Jazz III shape and feel, but the thickness I am used to .73mm.

 

[coachc55]

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I tried some Jazz IIIs a while back and came to really like the shape, but not the thickness. Browsing through the Dunlop catalog, I found these: http://www.jimdunlop.com/product/Tortex-Pitch-Black-Jazz-III. Now I've got the Jazz III shape and feel, but the thickness I am used to .73mm.

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Probably very similar. I like the Ultex sharps, just thought maybe I'd give these a try just to see, no big deal.

 

[guitarrob]

Re: New Dunlop Tortex III

I have been looking for some new picks, everybody says Jazz III but maybe I will try these also.

 

[tonello]

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They're a lot like the Ultex sharps. I've tried all three, and those don't really have a Jazz III tip on them, just a sharper point that's not nearly as radical as the Tortex Sharps.

 

[123acdc123]

New Dunlop Tortex III

The pitch blacks aren't anything special. The tone is warm for me. Jumbo Nylon Jazz 3s are nice, I stick with standard size picks though.

 

[TheLivingDead]

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Oooooo!

I'm gonna have to pick some of these up!

 

[Coma]

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I bought a handfull when I first saw them but I haven't even tried them yet.

Truth is I just can't seem to go back to a normal size pick after using Jazz IIIs.

I pickup a normal size Fender 351 or Dunlop Tortex pick and it feels like I'm trying to play guitar with a pie pan...they are just too damn big!

LOL, know what you mean. I use small teardrops, even J3's feel huge to me.

 

[Thanatopsis]

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Looks like a nice balance between rounded and ultra pointy. Definitely want to try.

 

[J E C]

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I like the standard Jazz III ( small, pointy, and black ) the best. Anything else feels huge. Anybody try any of the Red Bear picks? There a favorite of Dweezel and Govin.

 

[Ball&Chain]

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Once they make a JazzIII XL in Delrin, I'm there. Until then, I'll just say meh and keep using the planet waves black ice.

 

[thespricket]

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The Ultex sharps are the exact same shape, which I really like. These are great picks, I work for GC and we haven't started carrying them yet. Hopefully we will soon and I'll get me some!

 

[symptom]

Re: New Dunlop Tortex III

Those new ones are Jazz III sized?

 

[Dr.J4ckal]

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Wow you guys are using some very thin picks (.50, .73). Are you using light strings? Personally I can't stand anything below 1.14, except maybe for acoustic strumming.

 

[guitfiddle]

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I bought a handfull when I first saw them but I haven't even tried them yet.

Truth is I just can't seem to go back to a normal size pick after using Jazz IIIs.

I pickup a normal size Fender 351 or Dunlop Tortex pick and it feels like I'm trying to play guitar with a pie pan...they are just too damn big!

+1

Not only for the size, but my playing articulation goes down with any other pick.

 

[Franknfilms]

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Can't wait to try these! Only thing stopping me from trying the jazz III was the size

 

[Coma]

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Wow you guys are using some very thin picks (.50, .73). Are you using light strings? Personally I can't stand anything below 1.14, except maybe for acoustic strumming.

Well, you gotta keep in mind, how much a pick flexes is not only dependent on thickness (and materials, naturally) but also on size and shape. Teardrop or small teardrop picks don't need to be as thick, since they're smaller and shorter, so the preassure or force being applied to them when you're pressing it against the string won't be as great as it would be if the pick was "longer".

 

[coachc55]

Re: New Dunlop Tortex III

When it comes to Tortex or Ultex I've usually used .73's. Nylons, I've used thicker gauges. I'm using Ultex Sharps .73 now even though I've tried the .90's. I was waiting for GC to get some of these Tortex TIII's just to give them a try.

 

[coachc55]

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The Ultex sharps are the exact same shape, which I really like. These are great picks, I work for GC and we haven't started carrying them yet. Hopefully we will soon and I'll get me some!

Are you saying the Tortex III's are great picks?