Jim Dunlop Gels are molded of unique custom formulated polycarbonate composition that provides superior tone, playability, and wear. The Gels' engineered tip and beveled edges combine for a superior positive attack and an excellent smooth string release. Each gauge in the pack is a hip translucent color. Choose Kiss the Sky Blue/light, Electric Lady Lime/medium light, Purple Haze/medium, Red House Red/heavy or Woodstock Yellow/extra heavy.
Jim Dunlop Gels are molded of unique custom formulated polycarbonate composition that provides superior tone, playability, and wear. The Gels' engineered tip and beveled edges combine for a superior positive attack and an excellent smooth string release. Each gauge in the pack is a hip translucent color. Choose Kiss the Sky Blue/light, Electric Lady Lime/medium light, Purple Haze/medium, Red House Red/heavy or Woodstock Yellow/extra heavy.
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The lowest price for Dunlop 486PMD Gels Medium Guitar Picks (12-Pack) right now is $11.95.
The all-time low was $8.04 on 2 Dec 2023 — today's price is 49% above the lowest ever. It has been notably cheaper before — worth setting a price alert.
Prices last updated 26 July 2024.
Dunlop 486PMD Gels Medium Guitar Picks (12-Pack)
Jim Dunlop Gels are molded of unique custom formulated polycarbonate composition that provides superior tone, playability, and wear. The Gels' engineered tip and beveled edges combine for a superior positive attack and an excellent smooth string release. Each gauge in the pack is a hip translucent color. Choose Kiss the Sky Blue/light, Electric Lady Lime/medium light, Purple Haze/medium, Red House Red/heavy or Woodstock Yellow/extra heavy.
Jim Dunlop Gels are molded of unique custom formulated polycarbonate composition that provides superior tone, playability, and wear. The Gels' engineered tip and beveled edges combine for a superior positive attack and an excellent smooth string release. Each gauge in the pack is a hip translucent color. Choose Kiss the Sky Blue/light, Electric Lady Lime/medium light, Purple Haze/medium, Red House Red/heavy or Woodstock Yellow/extra heavy.
Last updated at 26/07/2024 11:31:53
originally posted on americanmusical.com
I like these for studio work. Great for strumming chords. I feel like heavier picks give you more attack but less clarity. These provide a bit more clarity but don’t cut though the mic quite as well. Thanks AMS for the easy payment plan. Let’s me get the gear I need, when I need it!
originally posted on musiciansfriend.com
I've seen these picks around for years and always thought they seemed too hard, too slick, and too inflexible to work very well. That all changed when I found one on the floor of the Music Room at my university. I used it and was instantly sold. Although they are indeed hard and slick, the sound they produce is awesome and the feel is nothing like you'd expect. Smooth release from the string accommodates very fast picking. They cling to your fingers nicely so the slickness isn't a factor. The tone and the feel are second to none and I've tried practically every pick out there and have stuck with 2 types over the years... the Dunlop Tortex or the Clayton Ultem. No longer! It's Dunlop Gel from now on. The only draw back is the point does wear out slightly sooner than ... MoreI've seen these picks around for years and always thought they seemed too hard, too slick, and too inflexible to work very well. That all changed when I found one on the floor of the Music Room at my university. I used it and was instantly sold. Although they are indeed hard and slick, the sound they produce is awesome and the feel is nothing like you'd expect. Smooth release from the string accommodates very fast picking. They cling to your fingers nicely so the slickness isn't a factor. The tone and the feel are second to none and I've tried practically every pick out there and have stuck with 2 types over the years... the Dunlop Tortex or the Clayton Ultem. No longer! It's Dunlop Gel from now on. The only draw back is the point does wear out slightly sooner than either the Tortex or Ultem. Oh well. Get a bunch. It's worth it for the tone!
originally posted on musiciansfriend.com
I am obsessed with digital guitar. The Gel picks make very little surface noise as they rush along the strings.This turned out to be a big plus when I was working with Jam Origin Midi guitar, the guitar made less acoustic noise and really seemed to work well with software generated sound.They also feel like nothing else I have ever experienced in a guitar pick. Most impressive.
| Finish | Purple |
| Year | 2010s |
| Made In | United States |
I like these for studio work. Great for strumming chords. I feel like heavier picks give you more attack but less clarity. These provide a bit more clarity but don’t cut though the mic quite as well. Thanks AMS for the easy payment plan. Let’s me get the gear I need, when I need it!
I've seen these picks around for years and always thought they seemed too hard, too slick, and too inflexible to work very well. That all changed when I found one on the floor of the Music Room at my university. I used it and was instantly sold. Although they are indeed hard and slick, the sound they produce is awesome and the feel is nothing like you'd expect. Smooth release from the string accommodates very fast picking. They cling to your fingers nicely so the slickness isn't a factor. The tone and the feel are second to none and I've tried practically every pick out there and have stuck with 2 types over the years... the Dunlop Tortex or the Clayton Ultem. No longer! It's Dunlop Gel from now on. The only draw back is the point does wear out slightly sooner than ... MoreI've seen these picks around for years and always thought they seemed too hard, too slick, and too inflexible to work very well. That all changed when I found one on the floor of the Music Room at my university. I used it and was instantly sold. Although they are indeed hard and slick, the sound they produce is awesome and the feel is nothing like you'd expect. Smooth release from the string accommodates very fast picking. They cling to your fingers nicely so the slickness isn't a factor. The tone and the feel are second to none and I've tried practically every pick out there and have stuck with 2 types over the years... the Dunlop Tortex or the Clayton Ultem. No longer! It's Dunlop Gel from now on. The only draw back is the point does wear out slightly sooner than either the Tortex or Ultem. Oh well. Get a bunch. It's worth it for the tone!
I am obsessed with digital guitar. The Gel picks make very little surface noise as they rush along the strings.This turned out to be a big plus when I was working with Jam Origin Midi guitar, the guitar made less acoustic noise and really seemed to work well with software generated sound.They also feel like nothing else I have ever experienced in a guitar pick. Most impressive.
I was looking for a pick that was easy to grip. Most of the picks I've tried seem to slip while playing, even the textured ones. This material, even though smooth, seems to be "grippie" and less prone to sliding between fingers. Not a real hard material, so the sound is more mellow. Being softer they wear faster and may only last several months, but at the price......not an issue.
I used the Dunlop Tortex red picks for 20+ years, but GC was out of them the day I was there, so I bought these. They're flexible enough for alternate picking, but thick enough to really dig in. Also, I haven't been able to break one yet...
When I was young I used light picks. Then, as I matured I switched to medium picks. I just happened to receive one of these extra-hard as a freebie from Strings and Beyond in an order a year or two ago. It's just been lying around without slipping into the lost pick dimension--I guess because I didn't use it. Well one day I saw it lying there looking all yellow and clear, and so I decided to give it a try. We'll, I was pretty much immediately hooked. The sound is different from the regular picks I use. It just sounds good. And, it feels great. So, I've been using them ever since. I don't know what they are made of--I suspect it is polycarbonate. But, whatever it is it provides a nice strong smooth tone.
I discovered these picks completely by accident. I had just purchased a used guitar from my local GC. The sales person informed me that particular guitar came with a case. This made me very happy, as I had forgotten to bring an empty gig bag to bring the guitar home in. Problem solved, I thought. The sales person brought the case out from the back and placed the guitar inside. I got home and was eager to check out my new guitar. I took it out and was appreciating the upholstery in the case, and opened the accessory compartment. There I found exactly 2 of these pics, one purple and one red. I didn't yet have a pick in my hand, so I grabbed the red one and started playing. I played for a while, checking out the guitar's tone, action, the shape of the neck, etc. I ... MoreI discovered these picks completely by accident. I had just purchased a used guitar from my local GC. The sales person informed me that particular guitar came with a case. This made me very happy, as I had forgotten to bring an empty gig bag to bring the guitar home in. Problem solved, I thought. The sales person brought the case out from the back and placed the guitar inside. I got home and was eager to check out my new guitar. I took it out and was appreciating the upholstery in the case, and opened the accessory compartment. There I found exactly 2 of these pics, one purple and one red. I didn't yet have a pick in my hand, so I grabbed the red one and started playing. I played for a while, checking out the guitar's tone, action, the shape of the neck, etc. I noticed right away that the pick felt very smooth against the strings, and the material was comfortable to hold. After a while, I realized that the pick had not shifted in my fingers at all the whole time. Most picks shift around on me if I don't deliberately grip them tightly, but these stayed put effortlessly. I bought myself a pack the next time I went by the store, and I don't think I'll be using any other pics ever again!
Started using these picks after getting one from Jake E. Lee at Red Dragon Cartel's gig in Helsinki. Thanks to a kind finnish guy who handed it to me saying "I saw you got it but it dropped, take it." Never used Jake's actual one, let it just be the special thing... In fact, some years passed before I actually ordered the Gels from S&B. They feel unusual to "regular" tortex/delrin picks I used to play so it took me a while to get used to them. I don't know how and why it happens, but to me it seems like the picks sustainability, endurance vary from pack to pack. Sometimes they get trashed literally after 30 mins. of playing or even after a dozen of hard strums and the pick hooks the string or two making it too hard to play. Sometimes they stay pretty well, wearing ... MoreStarted using these picks after getting one from Jake E. Lee at Red Dragon Cartel's gig in Helsinki. Thanks to a kind finnish guy who handed it to me saying "I saw you got it but it dropped, take it." Never used Jake's actual one, let it just be the special thing... In fact, some years passed before I actually ordered the Gels from S&B. They feel unusual to "regular" tortex/delrin picks I used to play so it took me a while to get used to them. I don't know how and why it happens, but to me it seems like the picks sustainability, endurance vary from pack to pack. Sometimes they get trashed literally after 30 mins. of playing or even after a dozen of hard strums and the pick hooks the string or two making it too hard to play. Sometimes they stay pretty well, wearing evenly and even with some minor wear they add a nice "bite" to the sound when you play with overdrive/distortion. It's literally hit or miss, unfortunately.
Excellent product that I would highly recommend.My challenge was I wanted a thicker pick so you don't get that flex while playing which makes playing articulate difficult. But other thick picks have that rounded edge which deadens/muddies up the sound. I also like the traditional larger pick size of Fender. The Gel solved my problems. I play the heavy to extra heavy versions but can still get that crisp ring and harmonics of a thinner pick when I need it - especially with distortion. But you also get the bass too. The other advantage of these picks for me is that they make playing effortless especially when playing fast. I play fairly light so I don't have the wear issues on these. Great product. If you use the sides of this pick - you won't believe how fast you ... MoreExcellent product that I would highly recommend.My challenge was I wanted a thicker pick so you don't get that flex while playing which makes playing articulate difficult. But other thick picks have that rounded edge which deadens/muddies up the sound. I also like the traditional larger pick size of Fender. The Gel solved my problems. I play the heavy to extra heavy versions but can still get that crisp ring and harmonics of a thinner pick when I need it - especially with distortion. But you also get the bass too. The other advantage of these picks for me is that they make playing effortless especially when playing fast. I play fairly light so I don't have the wear issues on these. Great product. If you use the sides of this pick - you won't believe how fast you can play - it will be your fretting hand that will have to keep up. These picks changed my playing for the better.
I like the sound, both for clean and saturated settings. When I play weak, that sounds very glassy and beautiful. When I play strong, that sounds more usual with some brilliant overtones. Don't trust the direct sound, not coming from the amp. We should only depends on the sound from the amp. The direct sound from this pick might be considered as cheap or toyish. I play stratocaster for jazz. That is maybe not that common. But, I believe this pick sounds good for many guitars and genres. I saw some reviewers saying that this pick is slippery. But that is not true for me. My fingers stick well on the surface of the pick. I can hold the pick much better than stubby picks with gritty surface. I think that is quite dependent on your fingers like how much sweaty or oily. ... MoreI like the sound, both for clean and saturated settings. When I play weak, that sounds very glassy and beautiful. When I play strong, that sounds more usual with some brilliant overtones. Don't trust the direct sound, not coming from the amp. We should only depends on the sound from the amp. The direct sound from this pick might be considered as cheap or toyish. I play stratocaster for jazz. That is maybe not that common. But, I believe this pick sounds good for many guitars and genres. I saw some reviewers saying that this pick is slippery. But that is not true for me. My fingers stick well on the surface of the pick. I can hold the pick much better than stubby picks with gritty surface. I think that is quite dependent on your fingers like how much sweaty or oily. You should try yourself. I am writing this for Dunlop not to make a wrong decision on discontinuing the pick. If we like a product, we should post a positive review to support the providers. If we dislike a product, we might write a review to relieve the bad feeling.
| Finish | Purple |
| Year | 2010s |
| Made In | United States |
