Picks Similar to Jazz 3 XLs

Jetfire

So, I love the point on a Jazz 3 XL but its too thick. Ive been using a Dunlop Sharp .73 (the yellow one) and I love it but I think its pretty top end-y in terms of tone. Ive tried the Paul Gilbert pick but the point on that isnt sharp enough so Im kinda stumped. Any thoughs anyone?

JDE

Get the Gilbert one and drag each side along the carpet a few times - that'll sharpen the point nicely.

xwolf5150

Try the Dunlop Petrucci pick.
I'll never use anything else.

Jetfire

Is the Petrucci pick the same size as an XL3?

TimmyO

http://planetwaves.com/pwProductDetail.Page?ActiveID=4115&productid=51

They are the same overall size as a Jazz III XL. The 1.10mm one has similar stiffness to the J3XL but (obviously) less thick. May or may not be sharp enough for you. I love them and bought a bag of 100! 

ThePrettyDamned

TimmyO said:

http://planetwaves.com/pwProductDetail.Page?ActiveID=4115&productid=51

They are the same overall size as a Jazz III XL. The 1.10mm one has similar stiffness to the J3XL but (obviously) less thick. May or may not be sharp enough for you. I love them and bought a bag of 100! 

These are really nice, though not sharp enough to me.  I used them for a while prior to jazz 3.

I really like the Paul Gilbert picks - they have a really bright, sharp attack that is even brighter than a jazz 3, but larger and fairly sharp. 

xwolf5150

Yes the Petrucci is the same
size but everything is improved.
Material, shape, tip.
They are the perfect pick in my opinion.

mudslide73

Do they do a Petrucci XL version?

I'm using Ultex 2.0s, Carbon Fibre Max Grips and Eric Johnson Jazz IIIs - but they're the little ones.

octatonic

TimmyO said:

http://planetwaves.com/pwProductDetail.Page?ActiveID=4115&productid=51

They are the same overall size as a Jazz III XL. The 1.10mm one has similar stiffness to the J3XL but (obviously) less thick. May or may not be sharp enough for you. I love them and bought a bag of 100! 

I use these- they are really brilliant.

xwolf5150

The Petrucci is the XL size.

DLM

The Petrucci is different in size and shape to the Jazz III XL. It's smaller and pointier.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v153/stratdeluxer97/John Pictures/Jazz Picks/Photo0936_zpsbb464b39.jpg

Not my picture, but the best I could find.

I used Jazz IIIs for years and have ended up with Ultex Sharp 2.0s because I wanted something bigger. Maybe you'd get on with a thinner version of those, they come in a number of thicknesses.

Branshen

by too thick, do you mean there isn't enough give? If so, the Petrucci picks will not fulfill your requirements. They do not give at all.

Jetfire

^^ this is correct.

xwolf5150

They are very stiff but give a smooth tone due to the shape.
I don't like any flex in a pick as it takes away control.

mudslide73

They do a Tortex J3XL in a 1.5mm gauge. I've got some little Tortex 1.5s and they have more give. I'm with @wolf5150 I don't like any flex at all.

Phil_aka_Pip

Do I get the impression you want a mellow sounding pick that's entirely rigid? Try a brass one. I have some called TeckPick, which I like but they're a bit bigger (surface area) than a Dunlop jazz-III. I also have some called IcePick, which are the same idea but slightly smaller - you might like them.

Fazer

"This is our replacement for any small jazz type, tear drop shaped pick. It fits comfortably, yet firmly in your fingers. You will not drop this pick due to the gripping action of our own special blend of acrylic.
The Stiletto is 1.5mm thick and has an unbuffed edge."

i use the larger size, the switchblade. very sharp point, no give, minimal click and lasts for ages. ages.

Jetfire

The tone isnt a problem, its more to do with the shape and the point. A few more suggestions to try out which is great!

 

Phil_aka_Pip

Jetfire said:

The tone isnt a problem, its more to do with the shape and the point. A few more suggestions to try out which is great!

You could take a file or wet&dry to a brass pick to get the point you want

littlegreenman

Dunlop Stubby's.

More of a teardrop than the Jazz III XL's, but a great point on them that doesn't wear too quickly. There's also the Big Stubby's if the little ones are too small. 1, 2 and 3mm thicknesses.

Jetfire

Ideally a thinner pick is the key. Like, less than 1mm would be a happy medium. As for filing things, thats a massive pain in the butt..