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Post by Bernardo Pires on Aug 23, 2002 1:58:59 GMT -5
Hi Shawn and all Jazz Forum friends
First of all, nice to be a member of this forum. We are here to share and learn from each other.
What´s the best guitar pick to play jazz (fast and smooth lines)?
BPGUITARPK
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Post by Reaper on Aug 23, 2002 20:49:39 GMT -5
I use either Dunlop .88s or 1.00s.
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Post by shawn on Aug 23, 2002 23:28:26 GMT -5
I find the Dunlop JAZZIII picks to work really well. In fact, they work so well I use them on everything. The black one that is a little textured sounds great for Jazz, try it out!!!! ;D
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Post by BlackNapkins on Aug 24, 2002 1:48:42 GMT -5
The Thumb is is the greatest way to have a very smooth pick , but infortunately it's very hard to master...........i hope one day i will be quick enough  |
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Post by shawn on Aug 24, 2002 20:04:13 GMT -5
I also find it smoother sounding if I angle it so that it kind of rolls of the strings. I also have been working on the Wes thing, although it is very hard....  |
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Post by Bernardo Pires on Aug 27, 2002 16:37:25 GMT -5
Have you tried any tortex jazz pick?
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Post by Bernardo Pires on Aug 28, 2002 23:24:06 GMT -5
or any metal pick?
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Post by shawn on Aug 29, 2002 6:58:19 GMT -5
I haven't tried the metal picks that I have seen. It seems like it would be too much of a metallic sound, as for the Tortex Jazz Picks, they are really good, but I really like the JAZZIII picks by Dunlop.
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Post by doublezeek on Sept 1, 2002 10:29:05 GMT -5
By far, the best pic I have played for jazz is the Fender Extra Heavy. This is a somewhat small, teardrop shaped pic. Very smooth sounding. Can be played with the point for a sharper attack or with the rounded side for more warmth. I bought mine through jimmybruno.com. If Jimmy uses'em, you can't go wrong.
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Post by Bernardo Pires on Sept 15, 2002 2:10:05 GMT -5
Have u tried any ULTEX pick (made by Dunlop)?
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Post by jsuasbtaijn on Oct 30, 2002 0:01:03 GMT -5
I actually stopped using picks and started growing out my fingernails. I find that depending on the day (and also the temperature) they can make lines either really smooth or kinda choppy. But they always give a nice full warm tone, which is a good thing, right?
-Justin
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Post by LiveattheITclub on Dec 1, 2003 22:32:44 GMT -5
I've always been a user of Dunlop JazzIII's or Dunlop Delrin .71's. Delrin seems to have the superior snap that I like for soloing and fast lines.
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Post by Matt on Dec 2, 2003 17:25:48 GMT -5
I don't understand how a jazz pick helps, it seems like a smaller pick would give a thinner sound.
I use a thick Dunlop Tortex for everything. I used the rounded edge with a slight tilt towards the bridge (warmer sound). But I also play classical so I used my fingers on all chords and slow songs
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Post by arp on Jan 9, 2004 12:01:54 GMT -5
Best pick...? I dont use them anymore.
They have no tone. Fingerstyle right hand technique is nice for jazz, but each to thier own. I used to use a pick but over the past couple of years I've found that through listening to myself doing my home recording work, I have leaned towards a far more mimnimalist approach to music, soloing , comping etc. The sound of a pick has not got much texture to the sound. If you listen to Wes you might agree.
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Post by JerseyJazz on Jun 10, 2004 10:43:41 GMT -5
I agree with Doublezeek. The Fender extra heavy custom picks that Fender makes for Jimmy Bruno are ***THE BEST*** picks I have ever used. Unfortunately, I don't think Jimmy offers them on his website for sale anymore and they were custom made for him. I wanted to order a gross of those at one point and Jimmy had indicated that they are not a regular model that you can buy at a store. I definitely have not seen them in any of my local music stores. If any of you know where else you can order these picks directly, please let me know.
Doublezeek, are you from Philly?
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