Off Topic Jazz III Eric Johnson picks...

[the24thfret]

I know a lot of us play Dunlop Jazz III picks here, so I figured I throw this OT out there. I bought a couple of red Jazz III picks I found in Hiroshima a few weeks ago with "Eric Johnson" written on the back. I never liked anything but the black Jazz IIIs but I love these! Anyone else tried them? With the letters on the back they have a better texture and the feel is slightly different in some way. Great!

 

[the24thfret]

BTW a quick google search yields them here: Dunlop Eric Johnson Classic Jazz III Pick (6 Picks) | DUN-47EJ3S | Jazz Picks | Suncreek Music

 

[azazael]

Never seen those before. I tend to use red Jazz IIIs 90% of the time though

 

[MusicManJP6]

The Jazz III Ultex picks having been getting some attention at the JP forums. I bought one and have to say it is a mighty fine pick. It was hard to get used to the size but the attack and feel are great. I'll have to try the EJ picks out too...

 

[ShaneV]

How are the EJ ones different from plain reds, is it just the texture from the writing?

I tried the Ultex ones and didn't like them as much as regular Jazz IIIs because they aren't beveled around the edge, which makes them feel really different to me.

 

[glockaxis]

I got some on the way too. I love trying new picks.

 

[leftyguitarblue]

I've used the red ones. They have a little more "play" in them. I find the black ones must better for speed and a better "attack"

 

[koogie2k]

I use the clear yellow looking ones....not sure what they are made of...could care less...I still suck.

 

[ShaneV]

I've used the red ones. They have a little more "play" in them. I find the black ones must better for speed and a better "attack"

The red ones also slip on me when I'm playing really fast metal rhythm stuff. The black ones don't. I wonder if the extra texture on the EJ ones would prevent this problem though?

 

[MusicManJP6]

I use the clear yellow looking ones....not sure what they are made of...could care less...I still suck.

I think those are the Ultex ones that I was talking about.

 

[wolfbone07]

I've been using the ultex jazz III picks for a while. It was different at first, but now I am used to it. I think that the biggest thing that helps me about these picks is that there seems to be a more constant amount of pick for attacking the string. I hope that makes sense.

 

[RocketRalf]

Blacks here. I tried the reds too, they give me a sweeter tone, but I don't play guitar to be sweet Those EJ seem to be just the reds with a different print.

 

[Colin]

I love them, I have some coming

 

[roburado]

I've used the red ones. They have a little more "play" in them. I find the black ones must better for speed and a better "attack"

I like the black ones for the same reason. The red ones seem to have a softer durometer. I like the black and Ultex ones.

 

[ScoobySteve]

dunlop jazz 3's are the only picks I use.

Not to mention EJ's one of my favorite players ever!!!

I'm torn between the ultex and the reds, more experimenting to come.

I take it the EJ ones are like the reds?

 

[the24thfret]

The red ones also slip on me when I'm playing really fast metal rhythm stuff. The black ones don't. I wonder if the extra texture on the EJ ones would prevent this problem though?

This is what I mean. These "EJ" signature picks are not the normal "red" Jazz III picks. I don't like the normal red ones either. But these EJ red ones are great!

 

[the24thfret]

I take it the EJ ones are like the reds?

No, totally different feel. I don't like the red ones.

 

[ShaneV]

Well, I reckon I'll have to order a pack of them

 

[Dead-Eye]

Bought some black ones a while ago, never looked back. Then bought the Ultex ones when they became available and again, never looked back. Converted my father too

 

[ScoobySteve]

I may have to order a pack now.

I like the feel and attack of the reds, but want something with a little more reliable grip.