Eric Johnson Jazz iii

Gear
#1

I was skeptical at first, but these have become my go-to picks. I was initially using the stock red Jazz iii, but for whatever reason I was getting divots on the edges after breaking them in and the pick would catch on the string, making it harder to play fast (and I have a light touch).

The EJ Jazz iii feels slightly thinner, not by much, but the real difference is the edges. They are a lot smoother, not beveled in a used pick kind of way. You still have the pointy tip, it’s just that edges feel / look more rounded off. For the life of me I cannot get the pick to wear down, which is awesome. No divots form, and this is after a week or so of using the same pick. It does have a darker tone overall in comparison, but I think it’s pleasant.

If you’re considering these I think they’re worth a try.

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#2

I’ve tried a good amount of the “Jazz III family” and definitely one of the picks that I felt was really good! Might actually pull them out again.

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#3

I’m kicking myself for not trying them sooner! :upside_down_face:

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#4

these are my go-to picks!! :slight_smile:

I like practicing certain phrases with the less rounded Jazz III Max grips, really exaggerating accents… and then later the EJs feel even smoother.

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#5

It is amazing how many varieties of Jazz III picks Dunlop makes! But I can’t try any, as I am wed to 2.0mm Flow picks for a reason that escapes me. :rofl:

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#6

I really like the feel of the 2mm Ultex Jazz IIIs, but they do have a pronounced clank upon hitting the string on electrics. Still my fave for acoustic. The Joe Bonamassa ones seem to form a serrated edge after a few hours of use. I just got some of the Primetone 1.4mm Jazz IIIs and they are my early favorite after a few hours of use.

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#7

OP here.

I’m still using the EJ Jazz iii picks, but I’ve found that I like them even more for acoustic. I have a ton of picks to experiment with and the EJ Jazz sounds the best on acoustic guitar to my ears. I do find that I prefer Dunlop Flow Tortex Yellows for electric. They give me a bit tighter low end with a little more clarity when compared to the EJ Jazz, but I go back and forth between them equally.