You're Probably Using The WRONG Guitar Pick

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[@MigraineBoy411]

I just got a 2 24-packs of that exact pick on the thumbnail. I feel personally attacked. LOL

[@vincentzombi3916]

It’s a very good pick!

[@cedsynyster1226]

Even if I don't use it on my playing, i'm glad having one of the pick Bernth used. Pass it to me right After a masterclass AT Réunion Island, core memory 🔥

[@michaelsmith9544]

I have the same one as the thumbnail but switched to a 2.0 stubby. I take 5000 grit sandpaper to smooth the tip. Worked for me.

[@iloveitall]

oh yeah that might help getting free of nerdyness.

[@michaelsmith9544]

@@iloveitall some of the picks still have a slight edge from the mold, the sandpaper just smoothes it out.

[@iloveitall]

@@michaelsmith9544 I won't deny that, but after playing dozends of different picks, they are the picks I play best with.

[@kivler13]

That B11 voicing in the first exercise - Beautiful

[@pedrolantyer]

Sorry bernth, but if y'all want to take my Petrucci Jazz III's and Hetfield Blackfangs, you'll need to pry them of my cold dead hands!

[@anthonyreid3516]

I love the JP Jazz III.

[@papablue3015]

I use the pick you showed in different thicknesses. 73mm to 1.14mm depending on guitar and song structure! Thanks 🤘

[@Megalomaniac2005]

Dunlop has the Jazz III- XL Shape in various materials and thickness. My favourite is the Ultex Heavy with 1.2 or 1.5 mm.

[@IAmHappyToBe33]

Size, shape, thickness, material - all of that comes into play resulting in different sound and feel depending on the technique you're after. Your totally right. I go by max grip jazz IIIs (red nylon) and ultex flows (.73 & .88). Nylon standard .73 & .88 feels great for strumming mostly. I recommend to try different options to find what works best for yourselves, guys. But one thing for sure - the thicker (and rounder) the pick - the mellower the sound and vice versa - the sharpier (and thinner) the tip the brighter. Best of luck, guys!

[@jeffreyvelasquez7702]

I use this exact combo. The Red Jazz III and the Ultex Flow .88 The Red Jazz III is great for aggressive metal and chugging complex riffs, and it does well for most shred/lead. But man, the Flow is incredible at lead, especially economy/sweep picking. Its a joy to play, and great for strumming. I guess my dream pick is a Jazz III shape, .88-1.00mm, Ultex material. If this exists, Im all ears. 🤯

[@norbertremsei]

I use the Jeff Loomis Ultex Sharp pick almost exclusively for metal. Great percussive sound, quite durable. Takes some getting used to though.

[@josephweiss3931]

Love these, very articulate

[@HEZ63]

I make my own, inelastic, hard wood picks (usually glued from 3 veneer layers (1 mm - 1.5 mm thick) and since I do, I do not use any others. Similar to bone in my opinion, but also depending on the used woods. Work perfectly well for me, some users also liked them, others said, they were unusable. So picks are a very personal thing obviously...

[@atwinchester]

As a session musician who´s just getting started, this recording tips come real handy rn lol

[@leewinter28]

This is easily one of the best guitar channels on KZbin.

[@cthingumagog]

Or just get some Dunlop Flow picks. ;) OK, maybe not for maximum bite metal riffing, but it's the only pick I've found that seems to do *everything* else perfectly. I used to go for Jazz III:s but the horror of trying to get a really relaxed strumming sound with those...

[@Raptorialand]

For sharp picks: I love the "Dans guitar store precision picks". Strange name but i am sold. The sharpest nicest picks, with good grip in different sizes. I am not sponsored - i just really like them. (They also teached me that my picking sucks lol)

[@sisajtegabre]

THEY RAE GREAT AND PRICE IS NORMAL.

[@Sispheor]

After a long time passed on jazz 3 max grip. I just discovered the dava jazz (red) which is incredible. Allowing strumming and shredding. And the grip is just unbelievable, you could play under the rain 👌

[@c.g.vonhagenstein7576]

I never could get comfy with rather trendy Jazz III's (perhaps trendy is the wrong word but nevertheless...). I developed an affinity a long time ago for Pick Boy carbon/nylon 0.70's with the nubbys on them for gripping. But I file a little of the pointiness off of them; I don't like overly pointy picks based on my personal playing preferences. But Viva la Variety.

[@dcaffran]

My issue with Jazz III picks is that I don't like the grip surface and they feel too small to hold. I do like the shape of the tip. I've been trying the Jazz III XL and the Flow series, and I like them both much better. Although they might be a bit too similar. Also, I find myself going back to the good old traditional Tortex with the traditional shape.

[@1-eye-willy]

well i dont use a pick, probably ever few weeks i force myself to use one durring practice just to shake things up, but i still prefer finger style at the end of the day. im interested in those comically large plectrums that are the size of an ear pods case.

[@NickdeDrummer]

For drummers watching this: do this thing but with various stick sizes, mallets, brushes, hotrods, etc.

[@dendra101]

I used to play Jazz III Max Grip too but I recently switched to Dunlop Flow when I found out that they're passing through a string much more easily and standard size is a million times more comfortable for strumming

[@iloveitall]

Thats right and for pick slanting too.

[@ThorsShadow]

I used the JP Jazz III for the longest time and I still think they're some of the best for fast playing. Currently using two picks by Winspear picks (Amber Shiv and Shiv Mini). The thicker round side (where you grab the pick), makes playing incredibly relaxed or rather it makes playing relaxed easier. I can only recommend thicker picks (3 or 4 or 5 mm). Doesn't have to be Winspear, I just like them. Just get some thicc bois, is what I'm saying.

[@nvatomic1013]

I don’t know the measurement, but I bought some John petrucci guitar picks and my lord. Not only are they really thick, but they make playing effortless

[@Apotharinsi]

Hey Bernth. Whenever the time comes for live shows what pick do you go for if you are playing song (s) that include a blend of aggressive riffs and soft leads. I imagine you don’t switch mid song

[@phaeton01]

I only have a thumb on my picking hand so I use black mountain bass picks, checkmate

[@ryansadauskis]

But I love my max-grip Jazz III's...

[@Vashaco]

Continue with it its the best thing

[@TheRaubein]

Good joice. I play the John Petrucci Ultex Jazz III pick. Same thickness and shape like all Jazz picks, but while the Jazz III is a bit to small for my hand, the XL is a bit too big. So I have to pay for the name extra, allthough am not the biggest Petrucci fan ever since. :D

[@CaptainChu]

​@@TheRaubeinexactly the same with me... it's just the perfect size and everything, only downside (and this is a nitpick) is imo it could have slightly more/better traction, maybe make the logo fatter so it's more even? Not sure how exactly

[@TheRaubein]

@@CaptainChu I solved the problem, and many others, by washing my hands before I play.

[@CaptainChu]

@@TheRaubein Unfortunately.... I already do that :') though I do it more because I'm a germaphobe and didn't really think about it affecting grip traction now I wonder if I should try different soap or maybe use a hand sanitizer instead... maybe even alcohol based ones because those makes your skin dry, right? thanks for the idea!

[@TheTimeProphet]

The sharkfin was my first plectrum LOL.

[@t-liminal]

I use Plini and Berried Alive picks

[@HansZarkovPhD]

I only have one guitar pick...

[@iloveitall]

The Jazz III pickups are good but have one big disadvantage. They are too small for pick slanting. So you better choose a more versatile pick. I, after trying almost every pick, recommend the Ibanez sand grip picks. These can do everything in perfection.

[@saschamarr495]

The pick size has nothing to do with being able to pick slant or not. You likely just aren't doing it correctly ..

[@iloveitall]

@@saschamarr495 Guess you got tiny fingers.

[@saschamarr495]

@@iloveitall How long have you been playing? I think you should probably get deeper into the mechanics of picking and pick slanting. Troy Grady has made great videos on that..however, it becomes quite irrelevant at some point. You tend to not really think about it at all once you reach a certain level. Kevin Heiderich is rather outspoken on the topic and I tend to agree with him. HE has small hands, but is likely the tightest player on youtube. I am 6 foot 2 and have massive hands :D

[@iloveitall]

@@saschamarr495 You definitely have stop thinking that because someone got a different opinion he can't be good. I'm 56, playing sice I was 13, had nearly all guitars, tested nearly all picks and strings, can play every stuff from Gilmore to Petrucci and I still say that pick slanting is much easier with a normal pick than it is with a Jazz III. Reason is easy. you slant it eg upwards the thumb has to be out of the way so you pull it back. On a Jazz III there is hardly any space to pull a finger to the upper edge and when you do you loose control over the pick. That's it for me.

[@saschamarr495]

@@iloveitall Who said you are not good? That's you projecting! I simply said get deeper into the mechanics. You are moving your thumb which is not economical. I don't need to move my thumb out the way when slanting up. It stays locked in and all my movement comes from the wrist. Thumb movement of any sort is not economical unless you are crosspicking like Steve Morse.

[@Michas333]

im playing exclusively fingerstyle but i appreciate the video.

[@CaptainDayne]

Ibanez sand grips ,

[@iloveitall]

Totally agree.

[@rrinfela_]

Been using Jazz iii for years, switched to Dunlop Flow and never looked back since.

[@bred_2]

jazz. iii.

[@nquerosaber]

i got used to the dunlop sets, i like using the yellow one (.73mm) for melodies, strumming and arpeggios, and the green one (.88mm) for heavier rhythm stuff i know malmsteen uses the 1.4mm dunlop, thats too much for me, the green one is already too thick

[@val-wx4si]

これらの教材は日本語に対応していますか？　Are these materials available in Japanese?

[@viiexxiii]

Me using a green pick because i like turtles: 👀