Description
It’s no wonder the Dunlop Black Nylon Jazz III Plectrum has gained such a huge following among a variety of the world’s top guitar players-its very shape is designed to let your technique take over. With a small profile, quick-release molded edge, and a sharp tip, the Jazz III gives you the control you need to play with speed and precision while notes ring out with clarity. Available in the warm sounding Red Nylon or the brighter, more aggressive sounding Black Stiffo.
As used by Eric Johnson, Slipknot, John Petrucci (Dream Theater), Billy Howerdel (A Perfect Circle), Sarah McLachlan, Benji Madden (Good Charlotte), Dolores O’Riordan (Cranberries), Radiohead, Troy Van Leeuwen (Queens Of The Stoneage) and more.
The main features of the Dunlop Black Nylon Jazz III Plectrum include:
- Gauge: 1.38mm
- Jazz III Shape & Tip
- Manufacturer Number: 47R3S
- Finish: Black
- Pick Shape: Sharp
As used by Eric Johnson, Slipknot, John Petrucci (Dream Theater), Billy Howerdel (A Perfect Circle), Sarah McLachlan, Benji Madden (Good Charlotte), Dolores O’Riordan (Cranberries), Radiohead, Troy Van Leeuwen (Queens Of The Stoneage) and more.
The main features of the Dunlop Black Nylon Jazz III 1.38mm include:
- Jazz III Shape & Tip
- Manufacturer Number: 47R3N
- Finish: Black
Guitar picks remain one of the most important but often-overlooked links in a guitarist’s sonic chain. Why? Because changing your plectrum can make a surprising difference to your playing style and the tone you produce.
Plectrums have been around for thousands of years, and were traditionally made from natural materials and animal byproducts including bone, tortoiseshell, steel, amber and wood.
The first plastic guitar picks were made in 1922, which went on to influence the shape and style of modern plectrums. Nowadays, guitar picks are commonly made from a range of synthetic materials, including:
- Celluloid
- Nylon
- Acrylic
- Delrin
- Glass
There are three primary factors to consider when choosing a new guitar pick. Firstly, carefully consider your guitar pick’s shape. This affects the surface area of the plectrum and therefore how easy it is to transition between the strings on your guitar or bass.
Strummers and acoustic guitar players may prefer a larger pick, while jazz and metal guitarists tend to prefer smaller, pointed designs to maximise dexterity.
Secondly, the gauge of a pick refers to its thickness; thinner picks are better suited to rhythm playing, while alternate and bass picking can be easier with thicker plecs.
Finally, of course, there’s the material, which affects the grip and the tone. Nylon and celluloid picks produce a warmer, old-school tone, and Tortex and acrylic plectrums offer a brighter, snappier response.
Trax Music Store is an authorised dealer of Dunlop products.
