Off Topic Roll Call

[James C]

If you have a sloppy picking style like me, they'll wear out. Apparently I pick with a diagonal string contact (instead of flat). That seems to kill the picks' points. I never thought about this until I read an interview with Neil Schon in which he mentions that he does the same.

I have a diagnoal picking technique too, though when I play more leads it levels out. I've never had a issue with the ultex jazz III's... Yet!

 

[73h Nils]

Ultex Jazz III. It really did feel just that much better than a black one to me.

 

[fatkatz77]

Dunlop Tortex .50

 

[Astrofreq]

Well...my custom picks of course!! Clayton acetal for the win.

The upper left is my main pick. The orange is thin and the black is really heavy. The other was a special pic for my wedding.

 

[mesaboogieman]

Dunlop Jazz III (black). Wasn't a fan of these when I first tried them years ago but can't play without them now. Feels very awkward to play any other pick.

 

[musikarero]

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

 

[Spudmurphy]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

+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]

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]

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]

Dunlop Jazztone 208s. Love em!

 

[Miqueas92]

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]

...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.

 

[benoa]

Another happy Clayton customer here! 1.26 mm delrin custom... But next time I'll go with acetal, these were out too fast.

 

[Richiesos]

Gator Grip 2.0

 

[Spudman]

V-Pick Screamer and Medium Pointed