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Old 10-25-2008, 01:22 PM
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Alternatives to red/black Jazz III picks

What else material wise is available in a Jazz III size/style pick? Also, I really prefer the sound, touch and feel of faux shell celluloid material like in a Fender Extra heavy. Has anyone ever found a Jazz III shaped celluloid pick?? Thanks...
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Old 10-25-2008, 01:24 PM
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Try a style 358...

http://www.dandreapicks.com/picks/proplec.htm
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Old 10-25-2008, 02:34 PM
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Too much like the old Fender mandolin picks. Too small. Thanks though...
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Old 10-25-2008, 02:42 PM
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cool picks ultra-cool 1.2's are pretty nice.
http://elderly.com/accessories/names...ick--PKSRJ.htm
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Old 10-25-2008, 03:22 PM
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Clayton Spike.

http://www.steveclayton.com/spike.html

Made from 'Ultem' (same as Dunlop's Ultex). Clean, swift attack. Makes my old black nylon Jazz III's sound absolutely dull and thuddy. I prefer the 'sharp teardrop' shaped .80mm version. Available from most online retailers. I tried Dunlop's Ultex Jazz III and it was almost as dull and thuddy as the nylon Jazz III.

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Old 10-25-2008, 04:14 PM
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have you tried the Ultex Jazz III?
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Old 10-25-2008, 05:18 PM
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A little thicker than Jazz III but made of celluloid and the same shape.
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Old 10-25-2008, 06:53 PM
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The Ultex Jazz III is great!

I bought a whole bag of them.
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Old 10-25-2008, 09:59 PM
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cool picks ultra-cool 1.2's are pretty nice.
http://elderly.com/accessories/names...ick--PKSRJ.htm

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Old 10-25-2008, 10:06 PM
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The Ultex Jazz III is great!

I bought a whole bag of them.

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I love these.
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Old 10-26-2008, 08:27 AM
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Another pick that I use is a Fender 354 extra-heavy

http://accessories.musiciansfriend.c...ELAID=26017795
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Old 10-26-2008, 08:32 AM
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Attach is a comparison of some Fender, D'Andrea and Dunlops. I use all of these. The Fenders and D'Andrea's are both celluloid.

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/compa...ase_pid=110881
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Old 10-26-2008, 11:16 AM
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Ultex Jazz III s are nice.
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Old 12-30-2008, 11:50 PM
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http://www.fender.com/products//sear...tno=0980551300

These are Fender's celluloid version of a Jazz III-type shape. They're available in medium, heavy, and extra heavy. They don't have the beveled edge a Jazz III has, but they're similar.

I also tried the Clayton Spike ultem teardrops, and was really disappointed. For me, the lack of a bevel on those is crucial. They scratch on the strings without it, and the.80 mm gauge just isn't thick enough for my tastes.

The Ultex Jazz III is *easily* the best pick I've ever used. The Eric Johnson Classic Jazz III isn't far behind.
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Old 12-31-2008, 01:02 AM
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have you tried the ultex jazz iii?
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