Dunlop Jazz III Pick Pack, Black Stiffo, 1.38mm

by Dunlop

Product Features

• Small, broad grip with three tips
• Delivers complete control for feel fanatics with a sharp point and heavy-duty, ultra-stiff construction
• Black Stiffo, 1.38mm

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 1.2 x 2 x 0.1 inches ; 0.2 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B0002D0CL2
• Item model number: 47P3S
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #950 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
  • #50 in Musical Instruments > Instrument Accessories > Guitar & Bass Accessories > Picks & Pick Holders > Picks

Product Description

Small, broad grip with three tips to provide a variety of tones for player preference.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Stiffos Rule!, May 3, 2010

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JG (Dallas, TX) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dunlop Jazz III Pick Pack, Black Stiffo, 1.38mm (Electronics)

I had to write this review because of my recent significant experience with Dunlop Jazz III picks, not to be confused with Jazz III "XL" picks, which are larger. I started playing 3 and 1/2 years ago and only took 5 or 6 lessons, mainly to ensure I had the basic form right. I used different picks, primarily Gibson and Fender Mediums, primarily because the guy at the guitar store recommended them, and did not really know what I needed.

As time went on, I tried the Dunlop Jazz III XLs and stuck with them for three years. It worked great for Jazz, Blues, Rock, and Metal. Also, the wide base worked well with aggressive strumming, and the stiffness allowed for aggressive single-note lines. You could really move those strings around with authority and accuracy. Yet I soon realized that I was in a rut, and could not increase my speed during my practice of scales and fast riffs.

A couple of years ago, a guy had recommended the smaller, original Jazz IIIs, but I tried them and did not like them. Around three months ago, I picked one up from the original package that had been sitting around, and I soon found my speed increasing. This was especially true during string-skipping maneuvers. I believe the wideness of the Jazz III XLs made them a little ungainly for me at higher speeds when maneuvering between strings and having to take awkward picking angles. The smaller size of the Jazz IIIs helped minimize these impediments. I use both the original nylon AND the Stiffo versions, although I favor the Stiffo because I don't want my picks deforming too much at speed. The Jazz III XLs do have the advantage when strumming rhythm passages. The wider base gives you more to hold on to and more leverage with the up and down strokes. But, as my fingers adjust and grow stronger, I am finding I can strum almost as well with the smaller Jazz IIIs.

Finally, I like the slightly duller yet solid sound of the Dunlop Jazz IIIs (compared to the medium picks I was using, which were almost "scratchy" and thin sounding), although I have discovered that when playing with distortion, it may be necessary to increase my attack to get that breakup and edge that I am looking for. Since I switched, I have to say the difference in my technical ability, and my tone, has been dramatic!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars this color is black NOT RED, May 2, 2008

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Matt V (PA, USA) - See all my reviews

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solid, stiff, not flimsy.

This specific one is a set of black not red picks.

You can solo like there's not tomorrow with this one pick.

I've used many...

for ex.. fender, local music brands, guitar center picks, and all the likes...

of other brands...

but I've always come back to this one.

I've also used flimsy ones, light weight picks, stiffer picks, regular stiff, bigger, smaller, average and everything else you can think of...

and STILL I've always come back to this one.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Fantastic Pick, January 13, 2009

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T. Chung (Boston, MA USA) - See all my reviews
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I've honestly never been comfortable with picks I've used. From Dunlop Tortex, which felt really tough and sturdy but I felt as if I didn't have a lot of control, to even nylon picks that would chip from me playing so hard.

One day, my friend gives one of his Jazz III picks, it was red. I mean this thing is small, just a little bigger than an Altoids mint. Adjusting to it was at first very weird due to it's size, but once I did, this thing was it. It was and has been my main pick for picks for about 2 years now. It's fast, allows you to create a pinch harmonic with ease, and it just feels insanely sturdy and comfortable, despite it's size. My style ranges from jazz, blues, and the occasional hard rock. It does it all, and it just makes the strings sound mellow if you want it, and have a vicious bite if you need it. Now, I found it difficult to play rhythm guitar with it so chord heavy players should stray away from this pick in my opinion, but lead guitarists and everyone else should try this once before they did. It is a FANTASTIC pick.