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My primary pick for blues, jazz, rock and fusion
Dunlop Ultex series became my primary pick choice. I've started using them 2 years ago. The series provides flexibility across most of the musical genres, proper articulation and grip stability.
My main genres are blues, jazz and fusion. The soft edge of this ultres series makes the pick 'dissapear' in the mix, producing raw string action. The pick does not produce any extraneous noises, characteristic for the picks with sharp edges. This is my preference, given the softer properties of recorded notes and riffs, independent of the amount of attack that one uses.
The downside of this specific pick contour is the fact that for speed picking it may jeopartize accuracy and rapidity of the repeated attack on the strings. Therefore it's more suitable for slower, expressive styles. If you need the attack noise, you may look at the non-Ultex Jazz III series or the Ultex Sharp series, which I also occasionally use.
I have tested the picks across most of the string gauges (from 09 to 13). For all of them the spectrum of attack dynamics is more than sufficient.
The pick is not perfect for quick funk, where picks of 1mm and less would be more suitable. However, it works well for heavier funky slant riffs. Pick grip is sufficient for most genres, however it has some tendency to rotate while playing faster funky chords. Players with larger fingers who dislike small size picks may look at larger Ultex (and Ultex Sharp) series.
If you are further into emulating softness of the thumb, you can go further with the 207 or 208 series:
Those provide harder attach but smoother contact with the string and can do well as bass picks as well.
In summary, it is worth having a set of those picks for recording purposes. In general, it is always worth increasing awarness of various pick materials, shapes, contours, grips and sizes and their impact on your playing.
My main genres are blues, jazz and fusion. The soft edge of this ultres series makes the pick 'dissapear' in the mix, producing raw string action. The pick does not produce any extraneous noises, characteristic for the picks with sharp edges. This is my preference, given the softer properties of recorded notes and riffs, independent of the amount of attack that one uses.
The downside of this specific pick contour is the fact that for speed picking it may jeopartize accuracy and rapidity of the repeated attack on the strings. Therefore it's more suitable for slower, expressive styles. If you need the attack noise, you may look at the non-Ultex Jazz III series or the Ultex Sharp series, which I also occasionally use.
I have tested the picks across most of the string gauges (from 09 to 13). For all of them the spectrum of attack dynamics is more than sufficient.
The pick is not perfect for quick funk, where picks of 1mm and less would be more suitable. However, it works well for heavier funky slant riffs. Pick grip is sufficient for most genres, however it has some tendency to rotate while playing faster funky chords. Players with larger fingers who dislike small size picks may look at larger Ultex (and Ultex Sharp) series.
If you are further into emulating softness of the thumb, you can go further with the 207 or 208 series:
Those provide harder attach but smoother contact with the string and can do well as bass picks as well.
In summary, it is worth having a set of those picks for recording purposes. In general, it is always worth increasing awarness of various pick materials, shapes, contours, grips and sizes and their impact on your playing.
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A good set of jazz III picks
I use these picks for quite a while now and I really enjoy the clean tones I manage to get with them. I wouldn't use them for playing with heavy distortion, but it's all personal taste, and some people might find them suitable for their taste.
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FM
(Almost) perfect
From what I understand, Ultex, just like Ultem, is simply a brand name for polyetherimide (a.k.a. PEI (not to be confused with polyethylenimine, which is also often referred to as “PEI”)), a high-performance thermoplastic, used in medical and aviation industries. Knowing this fact, the durability of the picks comes as no surprise: these are by far the longest-lasting picks that I have ever tried. If you manage not to lose them (which is not that easy to achieve due to their transparency), they will easily last you for months — if not years! — depending on the individual circumstances. I usually use them for about a year before the tip becomes too blunt for my liking; which is incredible considering that I practice for at least two hours every day and use 12-gauge strings. Thanks to the rigidity of these picks, the transient is always perfectly clear, and I always feel in control of the situation, which is especially great for soloing. The only drawback for me (besides them being close to impossible to find on the carpet) is the annoying clicky sound they produce upon hitting the string. I am used to holding the pick as close to parallel to the strings as I possibly can, so the clickiness is even more perceptible. It cannot, of course, be heard through the amplifier, but when practising unplugged in a quiet environment, it can sometimes become overwhelming. Red nylon Jazz IIIs do not do this, but they wear significantly faster and, unlike their Ultex counterparts, always have molding marks around the perimeter.
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MC
My favoutrite picks, I use them for over 20 years
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Hard as nails, in a good way!
Man, these suckers are HARD. I don't think you could break them if you wanted to! Nor would I think you need buy these often, as they seem to last for a very, very long time.
They maybe a tad smaller then your regalur pick, but they still offer enough grip due to the lettering up top. However, if you have really large hands, I can imagine you'd want something a bit bigger... But if you are looking for a small hard plectrum, I would definitely suggest you'd give these a try!
They maybe a tad smaller then your regalur pick, but they still offer enough grip due to the lettering up top. However, if you have really large hands, I can imagine you'd want something a bit bigger... But if you are looking for a small hard plectrum, I would definitely suggest you'd give these a try!
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Spanky sound
Quality and durability are great, but the have a very specific tone to them, must try before choosing them
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Jazz 3 Ultex??
Just like the bigger ones but in a jazz 3 shape. The only problem is the smaller size once again makes it a little harder to grip but it does add more control. These might actually be grippier than the max grip versions thanks to the ultex material. Also has better attack than the others.
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desent dunlop thing
It is hard, thick, small to fit perfectly between fingers. the grip is fine and I think they will last forever. A bit foggy sound came from the string, just like it should be for jazz mood.
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Perfect
Adore these plectrums - after many years of using the same Dunlop 60mm i switched to these and happy i did. So much control over your playing and you feel every note
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Probably the best pick shape.
Although I was a long time user of larger picks, these picks transformed the way I play... It is much easier to get pinch harmonics and pointed tip gives you extra precision.
Probably not a great choice for acoustic strumming, but if you want to play lead, this is the pick to get
Probably not a great choice for acoustic strumming, but if you want to play lead, this is the pick to get
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