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* I’m looking for a Jazz III pick that is not too small.
* Solid Grip. (I have tendinitis on my right hand.)
* Great attack.
* 2.0 mm (1.50 mm is fine) (Anything thinner is unstable for my right hand)
* I am eyeing the Signature Eric Johnson Jazz III, but I heard from word of mouth that it’s a small pick.
* I am open minded to any recommendations.
* Thanks in advance.
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03-27-2021 11:17 PM
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03-28-2021, 12:04 AM #2wyndham Guest
What material? If you can handle an extra large Jazz III Dunlop makes both red and black ones. They are still smaller than most 351's.
If you're O.K. with other materials than nylon they are quite a few around. Pickboy makes celluloid ones, Dunlop and D'addario make them out of delrin and Ultex(polytheramide). If you're handy with a file it's easy to adapt 351 picks.
And yes, the Eric Johnson Jazz III's are only a hair larger than the regular model. Dunlop also makes the Flex pick in that shape, I think it's Delrin with a bit of nylon added to it. Also the D'addario Nylflex and...on and on. There are options.
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If money is not an object, check out Blue Chip Picks.
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Really liking the ultex jazz III XL, but i'm aware those are only 1.38mm (same as EJ jazz III) and might not be right for you.
Excellent grip on those and larger then the regular jazz III.
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I am LOVING the V-Picks Fusion, which is a slightly-larger JazzIII. Of course, it's a different material, but it may be my new favorite pick.
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String Joy sells a jumbo jazz pick in 1.5mm@$7.00 per 10 pack. They are the size of a 351; the material feels like tortex.
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You're going to get a lot of opinions on this one
I switched from the black Jazz IIIs to Red Bear Guthrie Govan picks and they are fantastic. The grip is perfect, they glide well, and don't impart a plasticky tone.
They also last for a long time. I'm using the same pick for the past 4 years. Other than the logo wearing away, it's still perfect.
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* Celluloid picks contributed to the development of tendinitis of my right hand. I am not using picks made out of celluloid again.
Originally Posted by wyndham
* Yes, I like picks made out of delrin and polytheramide.
* Money is not the issue. Getting a 6-pack is suffice enough.
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I find Red Bear picks way to much overpriced and the Signature Guthrie Govan is always out of stock. Originally Posted by JSanta
You're going to get a lot of opinions on this one
I switched from the black Jazz IIIs to Red Bear Guthrie Govan picks and they are fantastic. The grip is perfect, they glide well, and don't impart a plasticky tone.
They also last for a long time. I'm using the same pick for the past 4 years. Other than the logo wearing away, it's still perfect.
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Curious why that would be. Is it because you have trouble holding onto the material, causing you to tighten your grip excessively? Originally Posted by Jason Sioco
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* After I practiced for 20 minutes or so, I decided that I am going to buy the Eric Johnson Jazz III. Let me explain.
* I was actually practicing with a Dunlop Max Grip Jazz III 2.0 mm. That was delivered yesterday.
* Even though the Max Grip Jazz III is tiny for my hands, the grip is actually solid and my sweeps are fluid.
* When it comes to this, size doesn't matter.
* Right now, I am in a credit card fast. I am not buying anything until the dawn of a new month or at least next Thursday.
* Anyone who opposes to me buying EJ Jazz III, feel free to comment before I buy next week.
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03-28-2021, 01:31 PM #12wyndham Guest
I've always felt that a good grip makes a small pick seem larger and a big pick seem smaller. Regular Jazz III picks are available in maxi-grip or cat's tongue style, but the Eric Johnson picks are not. The logo is a little more raised on The EJ picks but the maxi-grip feels more secure to me. YMMV
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Just get the larger jazz 3 pick that dunlop makes. It’s just like the jazz 3 pick except it’s larger. If you want a larger jazz 3 pick then that’s just the ticket.
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You might like the Jazz III carbon fiber picks. Very secure grip, but they're small like the others. They last forever. I still have a pack of them in the pick box, along with a hundred or so other picks. All I use now are Blue Chip picks. I have an assortment of them because I added different styles and thicknesses to a wish list, and gave a link to the list to family members who wanted gift suggestions for birthday, Xmas, etc. They're expensive to by as picks, but not so expensive for gifts. I also now have multiple lifetime supplies of pick pouches from the deal.
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I’m not familiar with many of the picks mentioned, but these have become my favorite in the last few years. They are made of Delrin and come in several shapes and sizes. Just thought it might be worth a look.
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I've gone through so many different picks over the past few years and have a box full of little bags of them at this point. I was never entirely happy with anything until I found the Dunlop Primetone Jazz III 1.4mm. They're absolutely perfect. As a plan B, the Ultex ones are nice too. But Primetone feels better.
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That PrimeTone 1.4mm Jazz III is my go to pick for my 175, slabs, and flat tops. If I want more attack, especially on the acoustics, I use a Dunlop Ultex 2.0mm Jazz III. Its raised lettering provides a good grip. Slightly larger than the PrimeTone.
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I use Dunlop Primetone picks, but Jazz III and full-sized. Primetones are made out of ultex, but much thicker and the edges are shaped. I would try a blue chip if I knew s9meone that had one, but these work so well that I see no need to spend that kind of money on something that might not be better (or might be, but not necessarily $35 better).
https://www.jimdunlop.com/primetone-...ip-pick-1-4mm/
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