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Somewhat specialised, but excellent
Firstly this is
a) a very hard and rigid pick,
b) quite a small pick and
c) unusually pointed.
Pros:
Lots of control over dynamics
Very precise because of fine point
Cons:
Not suited to relaxed strumming
Small size isn't to all tastes
Pointed end dulls somewhat quickly
Awkward to find replacements when you fall in love with them and eventually lose them all
Being a Jazz III, it is somewhere between the tiny standard Dunlop Jazz picks, and a more middle of the road pick. The extra rigidity means that any change in force applied (hitting the strings harder or more gently) is translated to force on the strings. Thinner, more bendy picks use up some of this force by bending under the resistance of the strings. This design gives more control over dynamics, but this is potentially a downside too.
If the aim is to produce an even volume across all strings and multiple strokes with slight differences in each (eg when strumming chords), then this pick will make your life much more difficult precisely because it will show up every tiny difference in pick attack. It is also more likely to be dropped if held loosely when strumming because when it doesn't flex, it can potentially bounce off the strings instead of following through.
Overall they take a little while to get used to, but they're the only pick that I and some others have used for a long time. Definitely worth getting one set of to try out
a) a very hard and rigid pick,
b) quite a small pick and
c) unusually pointed.
Pros:
Lots of control over dynamics
Very precise because of fine point
Cons:
Not suited to relaxed strumming
Small size isn't to all tastes
Pointed end dulls somewhat quickly
Awkward to find replacements when you fall in love with them and eventually lose them all
Being a Jazz III, it is somewhere between the tiny standard Dunlop Jazz picks, and a more middle of the road pick. The extra rigidity means that any change in force applied (hitting the strings harder or more gently) is translated to force on the strings. Thinner, more bendy picks use up some of this force by bending under the resistance of the strings. This design gives more control over dynamics, but this is potentially a downside too.
If the aim is to produce an even volume across all strings and multiple strokes with slight differences in each (eg when strumming chords), then this pick will make your life much more difficult precisely because it will show up every tiny difference in pick attack. It is also more likely to be dropped if held loosely when strumming because when it doesn't flex, it can potentially bounce off the strings instead of following through.
Overall they take a little while to get used to, but they're the only pick that I and some others have used for a long time. Definitely worth getting one set of to try out
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Epic picks!
Lighter, smaller and more..."aerodynamic" than classic picks, the first time I tried these felt...interesting!
Soon got the hang of it though, and now they are complete favorites...accurate shredding (alternate picking for example) has never been easier...!
Soon got the hang of it though, and now they are complete favorites...accurate shredding (alternate picking for example) has never been easier...!
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Speeds up your playing!
I am definitely not a John Petrucci fan, but boy does he know how a pick should be in order to make you play to the maximum of your speed (and a bit faster)!
Over the years I have tested many, many picks, and from the whole bunch I find that these are the best for when I want my playing to be fast, accurate, bright and aggressive! Its not my "go to" pick for everything, my all time favourite is still Dunlop Ultex 1.0 (421) which can handle from strumming to leads and from jazz to metal with ease! But these fabulous picks are my "special weapons". John helped Dunlop make their already excellent and extremely popular jazz III pick become truly a weapon to the skillful (or not so skillful indeed) hands! With their dual grip texture, small and sharp shape and hard and thick (but not excessively) material, these pickup makes me want to play faster! And they keep their shape intact quite long too!
I definitely suggest trying them out!
Over the years I have tested many, many picks, and from the whole bunch I find that these are the best for when I want my playing to be fast, accurate, bright and aggressive! Its not my "go to" pick for everything, my all time favourite is still Dunlop Ultex 1.0 (421) which can handle from strumming to leads and from jazz to metal with ease! But these fabulous picks are my "special weapons". John helped Dunlop make their already excellent and extremely popular jazz III pick become truly a weapon to the skillful (or not so skillful indeed) hands! With their dual grip texture, small and sharp shape and hard and thick (but not excessively) material, these pickup makes me want to play faster! And they keep their shape intact quite long too!
I definitely suggest trying them out!
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Very good pick
Awesome pick with thin edge. Fits nice on my big hands
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The Greatest!
I've checked almost every Jazz III and I always come back to this. Great feel, great for shred, great for chords. Definitely my favorite!
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It's FAST and RELIABLE!!
Tbh it's smaller than I thought. BUT, once you give it a go and eventually get used to it, It can serve you better than the free ones you get with other bundle purchases because of its build quality.
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VF
Dunlop Ultex Jazz III John Petrucci
I have been using Jazz III guitar picks for many many years. I decided to give these new Jazz III John Petrucci guitar picks a chance.
I have to say that the overall quality is pretty good! The picks are little more bigger than normal Jazz III's , but this doesn't affect my playing.
Only negative thing about these picks is that , at least for me, they seems to wear out kinda quickly.
I have now purchased 3 packs of Jazz III John Petrucci guitar picks and propably will stick with them! HIghly recommended
I have to say that the overall quality is pretty good! The picks are little more bigger than normal Jazz III's , but this doesn't affect my playing.
Only negative thing about these picks is that , at least for me, they seems to wear out kinda quickly.
I have now purchased 3 packs of Jazz III John Petrucci guitar picks and propably will stick with them! HIghly recommended
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Pros: Ultex, shape and size, grip; Cons: none
Slightly larger than the small Jazz III picks, fits my picking style perfectly. The logo provides a good grip. The edge is smooth and glides well over the string, the sharp tip is great for pinch harmonics. Ultex has a nice ringing sound to it when you drop it down. I can't really grade the durability, but other Ultex picks I have tried didn't last that long.
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RO
Excellent picks. Everyone should at least try these, especially I you are familiar with the Jazz 3's. The only downside to the picks is the lack of grip. That can be sorted by scoring the flat side with a knife.
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Smooth and durable
My picks of choice since years. What I like the most:
- very good grip
- the shape seems very balanced, including the thickness
- I can play from shred to blues fine
- most of all, they seem to last an eternity, very difficult to wear them off
- very good grip
- the shape seems very balanced, including the thickness
- I can play from shred to blues fine
- most of all, they seem to last an eternity, very difficult to wear them off
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