Jim Dunlop 'Ultex' picks
White Spirit
Jim Dunlop Tortex .88mm and Pickboy Hi-Graphite .75s (the ones with the
stupid ganja leaf on them). I like them because they have the stiffness
of a very heavy pick but allow the control that you can get with a
thinner pick without it bending (a standard nylon Fender/Gibson heavy
bends too much while I'm playing). They don't slip out of my fingers
during fast riffs like a nylon pick does either. The problem, however,
is that I wear them out very quickly, particularly the Hi-Graphite ones,
so when I went on-line to buy more I was quite interested to see these:
I'm hoping that 'virtually indestructible' means that they'll last
longer than a rehearsal session. Since they seem to be very inflexible
but not too heavy they're worth a look anyway. The blurb is a bit
cringe-inducing but they look like they're worth a try so I ordered two
or three along with some more of the Tortex .88s to keep me going for a
couple of weeks.
Merely my opinion
> I've been experimenting with picks lately. My favourite picks are the
> Jim Dunlop Tortex .88mm and Pickboy Hi-Graphite .75s (the ones with the
> stupid ganja leaf on them). I like them because they have the stiffness
> of a very heavy pick but allow the control that you can get with a
> thinner pick without it bending (a standard nylon Fender/Gibson heavy
> bends too much while I'm playing). They don't slip out of my fingers
> during fast riffs like a nylon pick does either. The problem, however,
> is that I wear them out very quickly, particularly the Hi-Graphite ones,
> so when I went on-line to buy more I was quite interested to see these:
>
>
> I'm hoping that 'virtually indestructible' means that they'll last
> longer than a rehearsal session. Since they seem to be very inflexible
> but not too heavy they're worth a look anyway. The blurb is a bit
> cringe-inducing but they look like they're worth a try so I ordered two
> or three along with some more of the Tortex .88s to keep me going for a
> couple of weeks.
I found that I loved the "COOL" X-Heavy 1.2mm for years but once
I picked up the little red Jazz III picks about a year ago and have to
say-- for me, those are killer. Love 'em.
ed s
> I've been experimenting with picks lately. My favourite picks are the
> Jim Dunlop Tortex .88mm and Pickboy Hi-Graphite .75s (the ones with the
> stupid ganja leaf on them). I like them because they have the stiffness
> of a very heavy pick but allow the control that you can get with a
> thinner pick without it bending (a standard nylon Fender/Gibson heavy
> bends too much while I'm playing). They don't slip out of my fingers
> during fast riffs like a nylon pick does either. The problem, however,
> is that I wear them out very quickly, particularly the Hi-Graphite ones,
> so when I went on-line to buy more I was quite interested to see these:
>
>
> I'm hoping that 'virtually indestructible' means that they'll last
> longer than a rehearsal session. Since they seem to be very inflexible
> but not too heavy they're worth a look anyway. The blurb is a bit
> cringe-inducing but they look like they're worth a try so I ordered two
> or three along with some more of the Tortex .88s to keep me going for a
> couple of weeks.
I really like these. I use the standars in a .72
http://www.steveclayton.com/ultem.php
Nice bite last a long time. ed s.
Lawrence�Logic
"ed s" <esha...@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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>
> I really like these. I use the standars in a .72
> http://www.steveclayton.com/ultem.php
> Nice bite last a long time. ed s.
>
I reckon the Dunlop Tortex Sharps can't be beaten. I use the pretty purple
ones.
--
Lawrence
"You have so much spunk... so much life. If only you were an atheist!" -
Richard Dawkins - 1 November 2006
Merely my opinion
>
> - Show quoted text -
http://www.jimdunlop.com/index.php?page=products/pip&id=403&pmh=products/picks
Monster Zero
"Lawrence Logic" <lawrence-Omit...@amd-p.com> wrote in message
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I agree. I love the green ones.
boardjunkie
> http://www.jim-dunlop.co.uk/products/productdetail/JD+ULTEX+STANDARD+...
>
> I'm hoping that 'virtually indestructible' means that they'll last
> longer than a rehearsal session. Since they seem to be very inflexible
> but not too heavy they're worth a look anyway. The blurb is a bit
> cringe-inducing but they look like they're worth a try so I ordered two
> or three along with some more of the Tortex .88s to keep me going for a
> couple of weeks.
They look to be copies of the Clayton Ultem Gold picks....which I use
exclusively. Been wanting to check them out and see how they stack up
against the real deal. They are cheaper by quite a bit.
Stephen Cowell
"Monster Zero" <rock...@gmail.com> wrote
> I agree. I love the green ones.
Normal green Tortex for me... when I use a pick,
that is.
__
Steve
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VampX
<lawrence-Omit...@amd-p.com> said:
>
> "ed s" <esha...@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:b7b2cbd1-41c6-40dc...@m16g2000yqc.googlegroups.com...
>>
>> I really like these. I use the standars in a .72
>> http://www.steveclayton.com/ultem.php
>> Nice bite last a long time. ed s.
>>
>
> I reckon the Dunlop Tortex Sharps can't be beaten. I use the pretty purple
> ones.
>
> http://tinyurl.com/ykbqw7j
Tortex Orange for me but willing to look at something else that will
last longer than a couple songs.
:/
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VeronicaX
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MacBook Pro 5,1
Mmmmmmmmm
ed s
> On 2009-11-08 02:58:40 +1100, "Lawrence Logic"
>
>
>
> > "ed s" <esham...@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> >news:b7b2cbd1-41c6-40dc...@m16g2000yqc.googlegroups.com...
>
> >> I really like these. I use the standars in a .72
> >>http://www.steveclayton.com/ultem.php
> >> Nice bite last a long time. ed s.
>
> > I reckon the Dunlop Tortex Sharps can't be beaten. I use the pretty purple
> > ones.
>
> >http://tinyurl.com/ykbqw7j
>
> Tortex Orange for me but willing to look at something else that will
> last longer than a couple songs.
> :/
> --
>
> VeronicaX
> -------------------------------
> MacBook Pro 5,1
> Mmmmmmmmm
Try the Clayton Ultem last a very long time, nice and sharp. - plus
you can get them with your own custom logo's
mine - http://sectr5.com.p6.hostingprod.com/yahoo_site_admin/assets/images/edspicks.310184835_large.jpg
ed s.
Rick N. Backer
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> On 2009-11-08 02:58:40 +1100, "Lawrence Logic"
> <lawrence-Omit...@amd-p.com> said:
>
>>
>> "ed s" <esha...@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>> news:b7b2cbd1-41c6-40dc...@m16g2000yqc.googlegroups.com...
>>>
>>> I really like these. I use the standars in a .72
>>> http://www.steveclayton.com/ultem.php
>>> Nice bite last a long time. ed s.
>>>
>>
>> I reckon the Dunlop Tortex Sharps can't be beaten. I use the pretty
>> purple
>> ones.
>>
>> http://tinyurl.com/ykbqw7j
>
> Tortex Orange for me but willing to look at something else that will last
> longer than a couple songs.
> :/
a standard shape it's usually a 1.14 or 1.5 mm Gator Grip.
Geetar Dave
> Jim Dunlop Tortex .88mm and Pickboy Hi-Graphite .75s (the ones with the
> stupid ganja leaf on them). I like them because they have the stiffness
> of a very heavy pick but allow the control that you can get with a
> thinner pick without it bending (a standard nylon Fender/Gibson heavy
> bends too much while I'm playing). They don't slip out of my fingers
> during fast riffs like a nylon pick does either. The problem, however,
> is that I wear them out very quickly, particularly the Hi-Graphite ones,
> so when I went on-line to buy more I was quite interested to see these:
>
>
> I'm hoping that 'virtually indestructible' means that they'll last
> longer than a rehearsal session. Since they seem to be very inflexible
> but not too heavy they're worth a look anyway. The blurb is a bit
> cringe-inducing but they look like they're worth a try so I ordered two
> or three along with some more of the Tortex .88s to keep me going for a
> couple of weeks.
I'm a big fan of the Ultex picks. They have a nice "snap" without
sounding like hard plastic. Sadly, they are invisible on almost any
surface when dropped.
-dave-----:::
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