Picks....

[roburado]

Thanks, Rob. And that's why I asked - I never liked the feel of grainy or sticky texture picks in contact with strings. Think I'll stick with J3's black.

Since on the top-pick (groan), anyone else use the carpet to smooth out points? Just a couple swipes on a carpet renews the tip and removes burrs and sharp edges.

Well, the Ultex isn't really sticky. There's just something about it that gives it a little bit more of a easy-to-grip texture. Personally, I don't know if it's really that much easier for me to grip it. I think it's a bit "snappier" than the Black J3 in terms of tone. So, I'm kind of just using the Ultex as a change of pace.

 

[marduke]

i love the black Jazz-3.. first time i used it i was like 'woah!' made a big difference to my playing too.

 

[candid_x]

Rob, I'll include some in my next M. Friend order. Thanks.

 

[NorM]

I like the green ones (88's) It's 3, 3, 3 picks in one.

Thank You!

Good Night!

 

[Tim O'Sullivan]

I am currently using dunlop picks, either the delrin 1.14mm or 1mm tortex ones. I have no idea how people use those Jazz III ones. They are just far too small! One powerchord and it flies out of my hand!

 

[beej]

One powerchord and it flies out of my hand!

I've always changed my grip as I played. For chords I tend to do the Steve Morse thumb, index & middle fingers on the pick bit for a better grip, wheres for most picking I use the standard thum & index finger approach. Sometimes I'll even angle the pick upward.

 

[candid_x]

I am currently using dunlop picks, either the delrin 1.14mm or 1mm tortex ones. I have no idea how people use those Jazz III ones. They are just far too small! One powerchord and it flies out of my hand!

I found that loosening my grip prevented that.

 

[roburado]

I grab the thing so close to the tip that it almost can't happen.

 

[Lou]

I tend to use the Dunlop Tortex sharps (green). But I've been giving the Ultex Jazz III a try along with the Red Jazz III XL. Digging the Ultex. Ever since I started playing the sharps other picks don't feel right. I can't feel the string as well and the rounded tips have less attack. The JIII's have a point so they still feel comfy to me.

 

[MN246]

I use Clayton Acetels in .63 for most stuff. For really heavy stuff I use either a Fender Heavy or a heavy Tortex. I also use Fender Lights for acoustic or for the piezo pickups on my JP.

 

[thisismatt]

Eb Medium/heavy Nylon
Everybody Needs To Try Em.