The Epic Pick Thread ! (Sticky?)

[Yousef]

Yeah.. the XL are exactly that! XL!! I think they're too big, and I'm a tall guy (6'5'').

[Powerslave214]

Originally Posted by Yousef

I want to see the difference between those and the regular Jazz IIIs. Thanks for reminding me about them! I'll check them out.

The biggest difference is the matte finish and the raised embossed letters make for a better grip. The tip and the beveled edges seem slightly different, nothing major. They have a tad more flex than a regular Jazz III, but they're still stiff compared to most other picks.

I hope Dunlop gets the new Max Grip Jazz III's in the distribution/retailer chain soon, I like them quite a bit.

[Sickbean]

Has anyone tried Red Bear Picks yet? There supposed to be amazing but $20 is a lot to spend on one pick!

[Powerslave214]

Yes, the Red Bear picks are very nice! You can also get their Tuff Stuff version ( a different material) for $10. I got one each of the normal and Tuff Stuff Lil Jazzers, which are about the same size and shape as a Jazz III.

John Petrucci likes the Red Bear picks, too. He was trying them out on the recent Prog Nation tour. Dweezil Zappa also used Red Bears.

[Powerslave214]

Sorry, double post. D'oh.

[Sickbean]

I may well have to order a few then..!

[-M-]

I like the black Dunlop Jazz III picks the best. I actually like the grip of the Ultex much better, or even the red ones, but the black ones feel the best on the strings to me... so I live with the grip.

Also tried the Jazz III XL but didn't like those. The regular ones just feel perfect to me.

[dccomputersa]

Ever since I met Andy Timmons in the mid 90's and found out he used Green Tortex Jazz sharpie M3's I have been using them too. I have tried to switch back to regular Tortex Greens but they are just so damn BIG. I can't do it.