Dunlop 427P2.0 Ultex Jazz III 2.0mm 6/Player's Pack

I’ve been a red jazz iii user for years. Tried the ultex version as I’ve seen a lot of people rave about them. I’m still testing them out. For me, the original red jazz iii is a great all-rounder for electric, steel-string acoustic and nylon-string acoustic. I’m liking the ultex jazz iii for electric so far, although the “powdery” feel (which Dunlop’s tortex picks also have) is taking a bit of getting used to. I dislike textures like that (I’m kinda repulsed by them, but that’s just me; some people love it). Surprisingly, though, I’m getting used to the feel and enjoying the extra grip. Let’s see.Now to steel-string acoustic: well, they sound good, but I still prefer my red jazz iii. Now onto classical guitar (playing some jazz chords etc): I’m not crazy about how ... MoreI’ve been a red jazz iii user for years. Tried the ultex version as I’ve seen a lot of people rave about them. I’m still testing them out. For me, the original red jazz iii is a great all-rounder for electric, steel-string acoustic and nylon-string acoustic. I’m liking the ultex jazz iii for electric so far, although the “powdery” feel (which Dunlop’s tortex picks also have) is taking a bit of getting used to. I dislike textures like that (I’m kinda repulsed by them, but that’s just me; some people love it). Surprisingly, though, I’m getting used to the feel and enjoying the extra grip. Let’s see.Now to steel-string acoustic: well, they sound good, but I still prefer my red jazz iii. Now onto classical guitar (playing some jazz chords etc): I’m not crazy about how they sound on my nylon-string guitar, but they don’t sound bad. Anyway, this is all highly subjective. Worth trying these if you already like jazz iii picks.

Amazing tones

Set up:Kanilea GL 6 "guilele"Kanilea GL6 stringsDunlop Ultex Jazz III Guitar PicksI bought a wide array of picks, a lot of the wegen picks for example, to experiment and find my sound on a kanilea GL6. These things are the ones I ended up loving, hands down. They sound best new and don't necessarily retain a perfect edge forever but I still use some that are 6 months old if i'm not being picky and you lose very little. They're better the newer they are, though.I can get anything from a bluegrass sound, to an electric jazz guitar sound using these. It sounds like I'm playing a full guitar.I prefer the small size of them for intimacy with the instrument and became used to the size quickly despite having somewhat large hands. I hold them with the point angled ... MoreSet up:Kanilea GL 6 "guilele"Kanilea GL6 stringsDunlop Ultex Jazz III Guitar PicksI bought a wide array of picks, a lot of the wegen picks for example, to experiment and find my sound on a kanilea GL6. These things are the ones I ended up loving, hands down. They sound best new and don't necessarily retain a perfect edge forever but I still use some that are 6 months old if i'm not being picky and you lose very little. They're better the newer they are, though.I can get anything from a bluegrass sound, to an electric jazz guitar sound using these. It sounds like I'm playing a full guitar.I prefer the small size of them for intimacy with the instrument and became used to the size quickly despite having somewhat large hands. I hold them with the point angled back a little bit towards my palm and somehow that creates a very resonant tone with that top striking edge. I mean it's worth noting I'm using these on a specific Koa wood instrument with a smaller body but these compliment it very well. Bottom three strings are metal, top three gut nylon. Unlike most other picks there is very little percussive sound on striking a string, just the tone comes out. Opinions on this may vary but I like to be able to sound like a jazz guitar sometimes, the pure tone and sustain. However I play mostly bluegrass/jazz rhythm guitar hybrid style with these and get the best sound in that style as well. Gentle and yet strong and deep, they reproduce a perfect bass sound on lower strings and strumming higher strings sounds very nice. For melody lines they are highly accurate.A lot of other picks have a tinney sound and buzz when using that annoys me. The only picks that compare somewhat are the wedex blugrass pick and the 182 jazz pick i think from dunlop as well. But jazz III hands down. I only use the wedex bluegrass when I'm feeling a bit more aggressive and don't care so much for volume control or tone.I am picky on sound and the combo of strings, instrument and these picks for me is a keeper for all time. Really hands down the most enjoyable pick, couldn't say enough.Hope this helps.

Fantastic Pick for Metal tones

From the second this pick hit my strings i knew i had found my new favorite pick. Its true they do produce a scratchy type sound against the string and i could imagine playing anything besides heavily distorted music these wouldn't sound too great but for high gain modern metal tones this pick is king. That slight scratchiness really fattens chugs and the jazz III shape really gives you a crisp clean attack. Originally i played with Dunlop gator grip for years and years and years but after finding the yellow version of these picks i noticed just how dead sounding the gator grips sounded and how much they were holding back my lead playing but using such thick strings i needed something that would push those strings out of the way with minimal effort and then i found ... MoreFrom the second this pick hit my strings i knew i had found my new favorite pick. Its true they do produce a scratchy type sound against the string and i could imagine playing anything besides heavily distorted music these wouldn't sound too great but for high gain modern metal tones this pick is king. That slight scratchiness really fattens chugs and the jazz III shape really gives you a crisp clean attack. Originally i played with Dunlop gator grip for years and years and years but after finding the yellow version of these picks i noticed just how dead sounding the gator grips sounded and how much they were holding back my lead playing but using such thick strings i needed something that would push those strings out of the way with minimal effort and then i found this guy. I believe at its thickest point it is 2mm but it almost seems like it tapers down to maybe 1.5 at the edges. They are also slightly larger in overall size than your standard jazz III by a few mm

Great for Shred!

Ultex Jazz 3's are amazing. My favorite out of them all. It really nice. Hard to explain. Its small light but 2.0 thickness which is perfect for arpeggios and shredding scales. I am super happy to discover these picks. When your trying to get a certain sound with speed picking is really hard with the wrong pick. These jazz 3 makes it like slicing hot butter.

My favorite Jazz III variety

I've been using Jazz III picks for years (red Nylon first, then Tortex, and finally Ultex). I love the precise 'feel' they provide, and, after getting used to them, 'normal' picks feel clunky.What I like about the Ultex version vs. Nylon and/or Tortex:- Much more durable, don't have to change picks nearly as often- Worn edges are still smooth (as opposed to Nylon, which gets rough and affects the sound of the attack)- Sounds more pronounced / less dull than NylonThe only thing I don't like about it is the color combined with translucency, making it hard to find if dropped, especially on wooden floors

Nothing is for Everyone - But These are the Best I Have Found

Ultex is my new favorite material for picks. Hard and durable, these picks are nearly industructable and wear down so slowly I can barely detect it. Very hard and thick, they force a player to exercise more control over attack - but this good, and the reward is a distinctly noticeable expansion of tonal palette and expression.The same can be said for the size and shape. To be honest, I *hate* the way they feel. I'm used to the larger "standard" guitar pick - it's what I grew up playing. But I trust my dislike will fade over time as I grow accustomed to playing with them. Despite my reaction to how it feels to hold and play with this small, hard, thick and pointy pick, I feel compelled to go back to it again and again. Because I just *play* better when I use them. ... MoreUltex is my new favorite material for picks. Hard and durable, these picks are nearly industructable and wear down so slowly I can barely detect it. Very hard and thick, they force a player to exercise more control over attack - but this good, and the reward is a distinctly noticeable expansion of tonal palette and expression.The same can be said for the size and shape. To be honest, I *hate* the way they feel. I'm used to the larger "standard" guitar pick - it's what I grew up playing. But I trust my dislike will fade over time as I grow accustomed to playing with them. Despite my reaction to how it feels to hold and play with this small, hard, thick and pointy pick, I feel compelled to go back to it again and again. Because I just *play* better when I use them. Not right away - I have to adjust to it, but that is what the design of these Jazz III picks does - it forces you to employ better, more refined mechanics. Or it does me, anyway. It has to be held correctly, or there will be no pick tip sticking out and pointed in the right direction. The hand and wrist position must be correct, or you simply cannot play. And again, the reward for the initial annoyance in an improvement in the sound and fluidity of my playing. I suppose you could call it a love/hate relationship at this point...but I keep coming back to them because, dammit, it just *sounds* better and my playing improves.For anyone who never thought the pick makes all that much difference one way or the other, as long as it didn't split or break, you may find yourself very surprised. Make no mistake though, this material is *very* hard. When you drop these things onto a hard surface, they make a distinctive little "tink" that sounds like a chip of stone. But I defy you to wear one out in less than six months...it could be done I'm sure, but we all need to sleep at some point...

Nothing to Write Home About

I greatly enjoy the yellow Ultex Jazz III picks (they're actually my current go-to), so I figured I'd love the slightly thicker version. I was wrong. While the regular Ultex Jazz III doesn't have any major effect on your tone, these picks produce a very distinct clicking noise against the strings. They sound significantly thinner than the smaller version of the 'same' pick. It might be good for someone, but it's way too bright for me.

They're all good.

I have to agree with Brian from Austin with regard to the feel of these Jazz III picks. They're nasty little things but they force me to be more precise in my playing, and indeed make it easier to play fast, articulate runs. I tried the XL series to see if I could get the same result with a pick whose size is more to my liking but no dice; it seems the size is important. And once you get used to them, regular size picks seem big and clunky. Still, I like the larger picks for strumming.I don't personally, however see any difference in the tone of any of the Jazz IIIs. The Eric Johnson and Ultex are a bit thinner and, for me, a bit smoother playing, but to my ageing ears they all sound the same.I wouldn't toss out my nylon, delrin or celluloid picks, they're all ... MoreI have to agree with Brian from Austin with regard to the feel of these Jazz III picks. They're nasty little things but they force me to be more precise in my playing, and indeed make it easier to play fast, articulate runs. I tried the XL series to see if I could get the same result with a pick whose size is more to my liking but no dice; it seems the size is important. And once you get used to them, regular size picks seem big and clunky. Still, I like the larger picks for strumming.I don't personally, however see any difference in the tone of any of the Jazz IIIs. The Eric Johnson and Ultex are a bit thinner and, for me, a bit smoother playing, but to my ageing ears they all sound the same.I wouldn't toss out my nylon, delrin or celluloid picks, they're all good, but for precision you can't beat the Jazz IIIs.

Very clear, transparent tone - After polishing

Re: The Scratchy Finish - A few minutes with some wet/dry sandpaper (400-600) & buffing with superfine steel wool will change these picks dramatically. I took the extra step of polishing on my knife strop using polishing compound to achieve a glass like finish (similar to a Dunlop Stubby).When these picks have been polished they provide a very neutral, transparent tone, without the midrange a nylon Jazz III or Stubby adds. For most musical styles I prefer the extra character of other Jazz III picks (And extra heavy Standard shape) but for very clear, open tone these picks excel!

Why Dunlop? Why?!

So I read some good things about the yellow Ultex Jazz IIIs and have had great experience with Dunlop Big Stubby and Primetomes picks (the small, pointed 5mm ones) and thought "why not?"I'll tell you why not: they make a scratchy sound against round-wound strings that wouldn't go away even with grinding and polishing a remedial bevel onto these babies. The Petrucci version will probably be an entirely different story, but these were just brutal.Pity, too, because they felt so good in hand. Before hitting the first string, the pick seemed to ask "Are you ready to rock?" and after it, its answer was "well guess again!" Tried 'fixing' them, but my time would've been better spent punching sandpaper and soaking my hands in Tabasco sauce.Hoping the thinner Ultex ... MoreSo I read some good things about the yellow Ultex Jazz IIIs and have had great experience with Dunlop Big Stubby and Primetomes picks (the small, pointed 5mm ones) and thought "why not?"I'll tell you why not: they make a scratchy sound against round-wound strings that wouldn't go away even with grinding and polishing a remedial bevel onto these babies. The Petrucci version will probably be an entirely different story, but these were just brutal.Pity, too, because they felt so good in hand. Before hitting the first string, the pick seemed to ask "Are you ready to rock?" and after it, its answer was "well guess again!" Tried 'fixing' them, but my time would've been better spent punching sandpaper and soaking my hands in Tabasco sauce.Hoping the thinner Ultex Jazz pics and Petrucci Ultex Jazz pics are another story. In the meantime, I'll just cry to my Stubbies and Primetones and they'll make beautiful tones to sooth me.