Roll Call

**musikarero** · 02-07-2012, 07:51 PM

I would recommend not using a pick. May not be everyone's thing but for me my tone and dynamics seemed to improve.

**Spudmurphy** · 02-08-2012, 04:47 AM

Originally Posted by musikarero

I would recommend not using a pick. May not be everyone's thing but for me my tone and dynamics seemed to improve.

totally agree on this one. When I took up guitar playing again I decided to use the approach used by Albert Lee. He can't use a thumbpick and uses a flat pick and his remaining 3 fingers. Although ultimately I haven't reached the giddy heights of Alberts playing but it sure has helped my technique.In view of musikarero's comments I would invite anybody to listen to his you tube clips and listen to the dynamics of his playing, just wityh his fingers - awesome!!!

**DrKev** · 02-08-2012, 05:20 AM

Steve Clayton Ultem gold, small teardrop, 1.07mm, custom printed. I use them for mandolin too. Very hard wearing picks with fantastic tone.

Like Radrock, I'm a very happy Clayton customer. They do a great printing service - good quality, great prices, and awesome customer service!

**sambarugh** · 02-08-2012, 05:24 AM

Originally Posted by ohdamnitsdevin

I've been looking for the new JP signature pick but can't find them.

I've been wondering about those too - what happened to their release?

**balance** · 02-08-2012, 06:41 AM

I use thumb picks. I like going fingers only, but the thumb tone is really "fleshy" and fat without a thumbnail to attack the string. The thumb pick allows me to play fingerstyle and "pick" style. The challenge is pinch-harmonics, but I've figured it out by using my index finger at the tip of the thumb pick and an upstroke.

**OU812** · 02-08-2012, 07:13 AM

The JP signature Jazz III is on the Dunlop site, maybe they will be released this spring?

Speaking of the Jazz III, amazing how many users there are here. I have both the EJ version and the regular red. The EJ is a fraction bigger and feel softer on contact. The regular with its glossy finish glides off the strings smoother. Great picks though.

**HTSMetal** · 02-08-2012, 07:29 AM

Originally Posted by jzeijen

+1 for the Dunlop Jazz III, only in red because I like my tone hot

Once you go Jazz you never go back! Every other pick starts to feel like you're playing with a Dorito!

**peterd79** · 02-08-2012, 10:34 AM

V-Picks as of late- but my bag full of them fell out of my pocket at NAMM so until i order more...

Dunlop Pitchblack Jazz

**Dr.Strangenote** · 02-08-2012, 10:36 AM

Jazz III: Of these, I use whatever I pick up, the Red, Black or Ultex, doesn't really matter to me, I have a bunch just sitting on the table.

**dkannen** · 02-08-2012, 10:45 AM

Dunlop Jazztone 208s. Love em!

**Miqueas92** · 02-08-2012, 11:52 AM

I have pretty big fingers. They are all big triangles.

Dunlap Stubby 3.0mm
Jimmy Wess Medium
Jimmy Wess Thin

All used for different tone.

**GoKart_MoZart** · 02-12-2012, 11:43 PM

Originally Posted by Miqueas92

...Dunlap Stubby 3.0mm...

Yeah man, same here. I started with the fender mediums, but they're too flexible... then the Dunlop Jazz III (black), but they felt too small... hard to describe, but I love the Stubby 3.0. They're hard to find, though.