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James W
Joined: 22 Oct 2004 Posts: 191
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Posted: Mon Mar 21, 2005 7:10 pm Post subject: Dunlop Jazz 3 picks |
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I know Guthrie uses these (as well as Shawn Lane) and am well aware that they are the best for fast precision playing.
What is the difference between the red and black picks. Which does Guthrie use? And while we're at it, which did Shawn use?
... Love James XXX |
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alexkhan
Joined: 10 Sep 2004 Posts: 2783 Location: Chino, CA
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Posted: Mon Mar 21, 2005 8:38 pm Post subject: |
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Guthrie uses the red Dunlop Jazz III XL. You can see it on this photo of his Root Beer Suhr Standard:
http://community.webshots.com/photo/267279879/269239554xUkdmU
It's a larger version of the regular Jazz III. To my understanding, the red is nylon while the black is a different material, but I could be wrong. They do feel and sound different. I used to use the smaller Jazz III in red, then they changed the material mix and it didn't feel right to me. Eric Johnson also uses the old Jazz III reds. I use the Dunlop Ultex 1.14 now. For accurate speed, Jazz III is about as good as it gets with its sharp pointed tip. _________________ Ed Yoon
Certified Guthrie Fan-atic
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frankus
Joined: 13 Sep 2004 Posts: 1100 Location: Chelmsford/Arachnipus
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Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2005 9:38 am Post subject: |
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I've only seen Jazz Is in blad and the corners aren't rounded and you get a harsher sound. _________________ Fabulous powers were revealed to me the day I held my magic Suhr(d) aloft and said "by the power of great scale!"
I have the power! |
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shredfusion
Joined: 19 Sep 2004 Posts: 63
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Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2005 3:20 am Post subject: |
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I've been hearing about these picks for awhile now. Im gonna order some of the red Dunlop Jazz III XL's.
Where do you guys buy them? Cause the music store in my town doesn't carry them. |
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frankus
Joined: 13 Sep 2004 Posts: 1100 Location: Chelmsford/Arachnipus
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Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2005 10:10 am Post subject: |
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I still get on with the Jazz III normal size a lot better. _________________ Fabulous powers were revealed to me the day I held my magic Suhr(d) aloft and said "by the power of great scale!"
I have the power! |
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James W
Joined: 22 Oct 2004 Posts: 191
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Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2005 10:16 am Post subject: |
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frankus wrote: | I've only seen Jazz Is in blad and the corners aren't rounded and you get a harsher sound. |
Que?
... the illustrious J XXX |
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frankus
Joined: 13 Sep 2004 Posts: 1100 Location: Chelmsford/Arachnipus
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Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2005 10:20 am Post subject: |
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I meant black... I've about 10 Jazz Is at home.. One seriously old jazz 2 from around '93. 20 odd Jazz III smalls and 10 Jazz III XLs.
The Jazz Is have a square profile and a more rounded tip, so it sounds clankier and fast picking isn't as easy. _________________ Fabulous powers were revealed to me the day I held my magic Suhr(d) aloft and said "by the power of great scale!"
I have the power! |
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Adagio_777
Joined: 09 Mar 2005 Posts: 15
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Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2005 3:57 pm Post subject: Re: Dunlop Jazz 3 picks |
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James W wrote: | I know Guthrie uses these (as well as Shawn Lane) and am well aware that they are the best for fast precision playing.
What is the difference between the red and black picks. Which does Guthrie use? And while we're at it, which did Shawn use?
... Love James XXX |
You do realise that Shawn has passed away?
Anyway, I have 20 Dunlop Jazz III's (red), don't suppose anyone has any black ones to trade? |
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frankus
Joined: 13 Sep 2004 Posts: 1100 Location: Chelmsford/Arachnipus
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Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2005 4:23 pm Post subject: |
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Apparently according to this the blacks are made of stiffo nylon
If they're like the Jazz II blacks I've got I wouldn't bother. _________________ Fabulous powers were revealed to me the day I held my magic Suhr(d) aloft and said "by the power of great scale!"
I have the power! |
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EricT
Joined: 04 Nov 2004 Posts: 37 Location: Norway
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Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2005 5:14 pm Post subject: |
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I used to use the black Jazz IIIs, but then I found the Dunlop Tortex 1.14mm. This pick is a bit thinner, but still plenty thick enough for fast picking, and has a much better grip then the Jazz III, IMO.
You should check it out. _________________ "Fishing for the right note" |
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dkaplowitz
Joined: 19 Mar 2005 Posts: 73 Location: Narberth, PA
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Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2005 6:31 pm Post subject: |
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EricT wrote: | Dunlop Tortex 1.14mm. This pick is a bit thinner, but still plenty thick enough for fast picking, and has a much better grip then the Jazz III, IMO.
You should check it out. |
+1
I like these the best. Great for serious funk playing as well as for single note stuff. Very good all around pick. _________________ Less ebay, more Mel Bay |
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EricT
Joined: 04 Nov 2004 Posts: 37 Location: Norway
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Posted: Thu Mar 31, 2005 10:11 pm Post subject: |
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dkaplowitz wrote: | EricT wrote: | Dunlop Tortex 1.14mm. This pick is a bit thinner, but still plenty thick enough for fast picking, and has a much better grip then the Jazz III, IMO.
You should check it out. |
+1
I like these the best. Great for serious funk playing as well as for single note stuff. Very good all around pick. |
You're the guy with the Tomo clips from TGP, aren't you? Seems like we share a similar taste in guitarists:) _________________ "Fishing for the right note" |
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dkaplowitz
Joined: 19 Mar 2005 Posts: 73 Location: Narberth, PA
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Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2005 1:44 am Post subject: |
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EricT wrote: |
You're the guy with the Tomo clips from TGP, aren't you? Seems like we share a similar taste in guitarists:) |
Yeah Tomo's cool as hell and a great player. I'd never heard him before so I wanted to hear what he sounded like. He mentioned he had some live tapes and was asking for help to get them converted to mp3/CD so I told him I'd do it. He sent me his training materials, his DVD, his CDs, etc. etc. and the tapes. I was totally hooked up. I think I've stolen like 10-15 of his funk grooves already and haven't even gotten to disecting any of the solos. _________________ Less ebay, more Mel Bay |
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EricT
Joined: 04 Nov 2004 Posts: 37 Location: Norway
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Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2005 1:36 pm Post subject: |
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Yes, he's a great guy. I just ordered some of his CDs, and he threw in lots of free stuff. Can't wait to try some of those funk grooves, I have a couple of funk lesson DVDs, but I believe this will be a step up from that! _________________ "Fishing for the right note" |
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M@
Joined: 12 Mar 2005 Posts: 214 Location: Hong Kong
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Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2005 7:25 am Post subject: |
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Are you guys talking about Tomo Fujita from Berklee Music? He's a great player!
Cheers |
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