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A ton of guys use these but I just got a set of these picks and I'm still amazed at how much of a difference they make in playing. They feel totally different than a normal pick. You don't even have to try and pluck the string with these things it just happens. The sharp point definately has a lot to do with this. Since their small it makes you play with only the tip so you don't get caught up in the strings.

Yep, cool picks. My favorite are actually the Jazz Tortex picks. The same Jazz III shape, but they're made of the tortex material which is much less slippery than the red or black plastic the III's are made of.

I went through a phase of loving them, now I don't touch them.

Where they made lead playing easier, I found them too small to play a lot of rhythm... and going back from one size pick to the other was disorientating. So now I stick with normal tortex

Yeah i use the translucent purple dunlop picks, 2 and 3mm. They are small with a sharp tip. They really help me play faster and more accurately. Wish there were more of this type of pick out there.

I'm addicted to those Jazz III tortex and black stiffo picks but I still like .73s for strummin. I like those Dava picks, too!


Originally Posted by nuntiusI went through a phase of loving them, now I don't touch them.

Where they made lead playing easier, I found them too small to play a lot of rhythm... and going back from one size pick to the other was disorientating. So now I stick with normal tortex

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I really like them, even for rhythm.

I use them for lead and rhythm. I tend to switch pick type every couple of months.


Originally Posted by nuntiusI found them too small to play a lot of rhythm... and going back from one size pick to the other was disorientating. So now I stick with normal tortex

Oh wow...I actually find them to help my rhythm playing MORE than my lead playing! The pointed tip makes my picking sound clearer and tighter, as well as more accurate for some reason. If I use a standard pick, I either get caught up trying to make it sound right, or get a scratchy sound that I hate.

Need to try the Tortex Jazz III's though....


Originally Posted by YJM_RocksYeah i use the translucent purple dunlop picks, 2 and 3mm. They are small with a sharp tip.

That's what I use for electric. They're called Dunlop Stubby Jazz. I use the 3mm, which are the darker purple ones.

I used the red Jazz III for over a year and I loved them.
Now I'm totally into the purple big stubbies. They have (or I have with them) less picking noise and a better feel to the strings. I still use the reddies but prefer the stubbies.

0.88 snarling dogs brain picks for me....my favorite, but hard to find

Ive been playing for just over 2 years and ive used the jazz 3 for almost one. Couldnt be happier. The only thing i dont like is strumming chords through the clean channel. Combination of feel/tone i guess. Sounds excellent through distortion or any OD though. Easy to control, very quick and accurate.


Originally Posted by nuntiusWhere they made lead playing easier, I found them too small to play a lot of rhythm... and going back from one size pick to the other was disorientating. So now I stick with normal tortex

Normal 1mm. Tortex for me too. I have a habit of beating the **** out of my strings when playing rhythm, and the Jazz sucks for this.

hmm got to check what the fuss is about.


Originally Posted by DeadSkinSlayer3Oh wow...I actually find them to help my rhythm playing MORE than my lead playing! The pointed tip makes my picking sound clearer and tighter, as well as more accurate for some reason. If I use a standard pick, I either get caught up trying to make it sound right, or get a scratchy sound that I hate.

Need to try the Tortex Jazz III's though....

Depends what type of rhythm... If we're talking trem picked metal riffs and that kinda stuff, then yeah.

But if you're talking more acoustic work, or funky kinda chords I much prefer a normal pick

The dava control picks are also pretty cool, but I've lost the only two I've had

I used to use Jazz IIIs, but at some point I tried Tortex, settled on 1.14mm, and haven´t looked back since

In the studio I´ll usually try a few different picks before I even think about tweaking the EQ, btw...that´s how much of a difference the pick can make


Originally Posted by nuntiusDepends what type of rhythm... If we're talking trem picked metal riffs and that kinda stuff, then yeah.

Ah, that would explain why I like it more .


Originally Posted by DeadSkinSlayer3Ah, that would explain why I like it more .
I guessed as much

The kind of rhythm I find the Jazz III's awkward for is this:

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I agree with Zerb over the tone of a pick, it makes quite a difference especially in cleaner kinda stuff...

DSS: If you like the Jazz III's you should check out the smaller shape dunlop Jazztones, I think they're called that.. Anyway, I found them to have a nice rounded kinda tone, and the picks feel nice.

Edit: Yep, heres the url from : localhost/205 isn't much bigger than a Jazz III, it's just a little more rounded. Well worth a try. I especially liked them for lead.


Originally Posted by Evan SkoppThat's what I use for electric. They're called Dunlop Stubby Jazz. I use the 3mm, which are the darker purple ones.I either use the Big Stubby or the Stubby Triangles which are bigger ones of these... they make a real clean sound...