Dunlop Tortex sharps .88mm

JazzandMetal · 04-19-2012, 05:19 PM

I just got some of these and they are awesome! I am playing faster already. Super fast attack, pretty much instant unlike every other pick. I was using the Red Jazz IIIs before these, but these rock! I may try out the Jazz version now.

Anyone else like sharp picks?

Shannon · 04-19-2012, 05:35 PM

I looooove the Ultex Sharps. Tons of attack & articulation.

leonardo7 · 04-19-2012, 05:47 PM

I need to try those out. I use tortex but not the sharps. Sounds good

JazzandMetal · 04-19-2012, 08:08 PM

They are insane. I was just playing my acoustic and they are fantastic. Immediate note articulation and super fast.

I am going to have to order the Ultex sharps and the Jazz Tortex sharps.

BTW, I got the inspiration to try these from Dino Cazares. I looked at a youtube video and he held up this pick, and I thought that might be hard to play with. Then Guitar World came with an interview with him that talked about it. He said the picks give you immediate attack and when you palm mute, it creates his signature sound. I can't stand the vocals in all his bands, but have been inspired to write riffs from some of his play along videos, below. He has an awesome straight ahead fast style. When you palm mute with the sharps, you get an immediate chug, and when you do that really fast, it sounds fantastic.

Divine Heresy - Dino Cazares - Guitar Lesson - YouTube

Divine Heresey - Facebreaker Jam Session - YouTube

Here he is explaining the Tortex Sharps:

Dino Cazares Talks About The Guitar Picks That He Uses - YouTube

Cancer · 04-19-2012, 08:20 PM

Loomis, Broderick (I think), alot of metal players use Sharps. I perosnally can't stand them as the angle is too acute for me (and the lack of curve feels like I picking with a brick wall), but I get why people like them.

That said, Tortex TIII's are awesome, it's like a Sharp with curves. Awesome pick.

nostealbucket · 04-19-2012, 08:27 PM

I love the sharps. Great picks.

djpharoah · 04-19-2012, 08:32 PM

Ultex Sharp 0.73s for me.

JazzandMetal · 04-19-2012, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cancer

Loomis, Broderick (I think), alot of metal players use Sharps. i perosnally can't stand them as the angle is too acute for me, but I get why people like them.

I was using the Jazz IIIs when I was a beginner and liked them OK, then I switched to the Fender 351 celluloid picks that just slide off the strings. Unfortunately, they wear out, and the note definition isn't super tight. I went back to the Jazz IIs and got used to them, and now I love the Tortex Sharps.

What picks do you use?

JazzandMetal · 04-19-2012, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djpharoah

Ultex Sharp 0.73s for me.

Cool!

I can see at least three different pick orders in my future now although I am happy at the moment...

GhostsofAcid · 04-19-2012, 09:32 PM

A while ago I had some amazon gift card money lying around so I ordered some of each of a ton of different types of Dunlop picks. Didn't really care for this shape, fell in love with Ultex jazz iii's and never looked back. I do love the Ultex material though, could never go back to regular plastic. The way they never get slippery even when you sweat is awesome

theo · 04-20-2012, 12:26 AM

I've been using hetfield black fangs when I Want something a little meatier than a Jazz 3. I'm pretty sure they're just ultex sharps essentially, love em

Santuzzo · 04-20-2012, 01:28 AM

I have never tried the Sharps, to me they look like I would have a hard time playing with them. I am using the Tortex jazzIIIs and I love those, but I might still order some Sharps just to try them

FrancescoFiligoi · 04-20-2012, 08:04 AM

Tortex Sharps are the best picks out there for rhythm imho, they have this INSANE low end aggression to them.

At first they're weird to play, but I can shred on 'em quite easy now, my fav being the 1.35

JazzandMetal · 04-20-2012, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FrancescoFiligoi

Tortex Sharps are the best picks out there for rhythm imho, they have this INSANE low end aggression to them.

At first they're weird to play, but I can shred on 'em quite easy now, my fav being the 1.35

They have instant attack, which is ridiculous for palm muting and fast chords. Super good for fast stuff.

I can shred the fastest on them out of any pick Ive tried.

ncfiala · 04-20-2012, 10:17 AM

These look awesome. I'm currently using the tortex jazz heavies but these look worth giving a try. It seems that these are what Jeff Loomis uses too. Gotta order some of the 1.5mm ones today.

MrGignac · 04-20-2012, 10:28 AM

ive been playing with .88 sharps for a while, my buddy tried to get me to switch to dava but i like my sharps for thier attack and clicking sound you get while playing.

if you like the sharps .88's you should try to find a wedgie pick. i only have one, and ive never seen them in a store

SirMyghin · 04-20-2012, 10:50 AM

The tortex sharps shape was what drove me to get my stone picks made the same, unfortunately one was screwed up and came out a bit shorted, like a very sharp pointed traditional and dethroned the other though.

scherzo1928 · 04-20-2012, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djpharoah

Ultex Sharp 0.73s for me.

I keep going back and forth between that and the ultex sharp .90
The attack is to die for!

edit: If you play cleans a lot, try the .50 tortex sharp... holy shit!

ittoa666 · 04-20-2012, 11:37 PM

Black fangs and ultex sharps, both in .73. Best picks I've ever used, hands down.

GSingleton · 04-21-2012, 12:46 AM

I use the 1mm and 1.14 or something like that...awesome picks.

TheGhunther · 04-21-2012, 05:25 AM

The Ultex Sharps 2mm is my absolute favorite pick. So great.

Shannon · 04-21-2012, 05:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theo

I've been using hetfield black fangs when I Want something a little meatier than a Jazz 3. I'm pretty sure they're just ultex sharps essentially, love em

I was a Tortex user for 20 years. Last year, I was given a couple of tins of the Black Fangs (basically Ultex Sharps with frilly Hetfield graphics). Got me some .90 & 1.14 Ultex Sharps & haven't looked back.

djpharoah · 04-21-2012, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scherzo1928

I keep going back and forth between that and the ultex sharp .90
The attack is to die for!

edit: If you play cleans a lot, try the .50 tortex sharp... holy shit!

Agreed the attack is awesome plus being a full sized pick I can actually grip it a lot better and be faster. Not to mention it's floppy enough for that heavy single note runs and not getting caught up in the strings.

penguin_316 · 04-21-2012, 11:02 AM

I have always used Jazz IIIs and recently tried alot of new picks. The Ultex are awesome for feel and grip but they have a very aggressive twang to them that really bugs me...aka the pick itself causes a djent-like tone on anything distorted.

I'll stick with my red jazz IIIs, just sounds more organic in my opinion.

rippedflesh89 · 04-21-2012, 06:18 PM

ultex sharp 0.9 mm for me

i used to use the tortex sharps 1.5 mm, but i dont like how pointy they are and i got tired of the heavy picks; when playing fast, i can feel the strings under my pick better when im using a pick w/a small amount of flex to them

going under 0.7 mm or so feels too floppy for me and i lose control, going over 1 mm, i have the control, but i lose the feeling of the strings, so 0.9 mm works best for me

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04-19-2012, 05:19 PM	#1
JazzandMetal SS.org Regular Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: NY state Posts: 179 Thanked: 5 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Dunlop Tortex sharps .88mm I just got some of these and they are awesome! I am playing faster already. Super fast attack, pretty much instant unlike every other pick. I was using the Red Jazz IIIs before these, but these rock! I may try out the Jazz version now. Anyone else like sharp picks? LetsMosey likes this. Marco Sfogli, Andy Timmons, James Labrie, Mikael Akerfeldt, Trent Reznor, Tosin Abasi, Tony Iommi, Steve Vai, Randy Rhoads, Zakk Wylde, Donald Fagen. I'll let the music be my signature. Will be adding more later.

04-19-2012, 05:35 PM	#2
Shannon Lord Super Awesome Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 9,260 Thanked: 146 Feedback Score: 17 reviews	I looooove the Ultex Sharps. Tons of attack & articulation. ittoa666 likes this. Shannon

04-19-2012, 08:08 PM	#4
JazzandMetal SS.org Regular Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: NY state Posts: 179 Thanked: 5 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	They are insane. I was just playing my acoustic and they are fantastic. Immediate note articulation and super fast. I am going to have to order the Ultex sharps and the Jazz Tortex sharps. BTW, I got the inspiration to try these from Dino Cazares. I looked at a youtube video and he held up this pick, and I thought that might be hard to play with. Then Guitar World came with an interview with him that talked about it. He said the picks give you immediate attack and when you palm mute, it creates his signature sound. I can't stand the vocals in all his bands, but have been inspired to write riffs from some of his play along videos, below. He has an awesome straight ahead fast style. When you palm mute with the sharps, you get an immediate chug, and when you do that really fast, it sounds fantastic. Divine Heresy - Dino Cazares - Guitar Lesson - YouTube Divine Heresey - Facebreaker Jam Session - YouTube Here he is explaining the Tortex Sharps: Dino Cazares Talks About The Guitar Picks That He Uses - YouTube Marco Sfogli, Andy Timmons, James Labrie, Mikael Akerfeldt, Trent Reznor, Tosin Abasi, Tony Iommi, Steve Vai, Randy Rhoads, Zakk Wylde, Donald Fagen. I'll let the music be my signature. Will be adding more later.

04-19-2012, 08:20 PM	#5
Cancer Cancer:The Crucifuct Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 3,122 Thanked: 20 Feedback Score: 6 reviews	Loomis, Broderick (I think), alot of metal players use Sharps. I perosnally can't stand them as the angle is too acute for me (and the lack of curve feels like I picking with a brick wall), but I get why people like them. That said, Tortex TIII's are awesome, it's like a Sharp with curves. Awesome pick. Cancer's Facebook Machines Of Living Death Facebook

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04-19-2012, 05:47 PM	#3
leonardo7 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,446 Thanked: 108 Feedback Score: 20 reviews	I need to try those out. I use tortex but not the sharps. Sounds good

04-19-2012, 08:27 PM	#6
nostealbucket aint no gahdam woman Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Augusta, GA Posts: 880 Thanked: 8 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I love the sharps. Great picks. I have a MINIWHALE! shirt now. Epic shirt is epic.

04-19-2012, 08:32 PM	#7
djpharoah Awwww Yeaaaah • Super Moderator • Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Cali' Posts: 13,175 Thanked: 320 Feedback Score: 118 reviews	Ultex Sharp 0.73s for me. ittoa666 and scherzo1928 like this.

04-19-2012, 09:32 PM	#10
GhostsofAcid Suiçmez fanboy Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 382 Thanked: 2 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	A while ago I had some amazon gift card money lying around so I ordered some of each of a ton of different types of Dunlop picks. Didn't really care for this shape, fell in love with Ultex jazz iii's and never looked back. I do love the Ultex material though, could never go back to regular plastic. The way they never get slippery even when you sweat is awesome

04-20-2012, 12:26 AM	#11
theo Ibanez whore Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Melbourne, Au Posts: 3,119 Thanked: 37 Feedback Score: 3 reviews	I've been using hetfield black fangs when I Want something a little meatier than a Jazz 3. I'm pretty sure they're just ultex sharps essentially, love em http://soundcloud.com/ecliptica_aus

04-20-2012, 01:28 AM	#12
Santuzzo SS.org Regular Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Amsterdam, The Netherlands Posts: 3,448 Thanked: 69 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have never tried the Sharps, to me they look like I would have a hard time playing with them. I am using the Tortex jazzIIIs and I love those, but I might still order some Sharps just to try them my website - free lessons/licks - some of my music

04-20-2012, 08:04 AM	#13
FrancescoFiligoi Count Blastula Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Italy Posts: 1,272 Thanked: 51 Feedback Score: 10 reviews	Tortex Sharps are the best picks out there for rhythm imho, they have this INSANE low end aggression to them. At first they're weird to play, but I can shred on 'em quite easy now, my fav being the 1.35 Now teaching on BANDHAPPY

04-20-2012, 10:17 AM	#15
ncfiala Silence you basterd Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Minnesota Posts: 340 Thanked: 11 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	These look awesome. I'm currently using the tortex jazz heavies but these look worth giving a try. It seems that these are what Jeff Loomis uses too. Gotta order some of the 1.5mm ones today.

04-20-2012, 10:28 AM	#16
MrGignac Sonderkommando Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Maine Posts: 179 Thanked: 3 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	ive been playing with .88 sharps for a while, my buddy tried to get me to switch to dava but i like my sharps for thier attack and clicking sound you get while playing. if you like the sharps .88's you should try to find a wedgie pick. i only have one, and ive never seen them in a store

04-21-2012, 12:46 AM	#20
GSingleton Sleep on, Fly on Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: United States Posts: 1,588 Thanked: 26 Feedback Score: 9 reviews	I use the 1mm and 1.14 or something like that...awesome picks. Music Facebook: www.facebook.com/lostindreaming Soundcloud: http://soundcloud.com/gsingleton Me:You could djent using a toothpick and aluminum foil. Michael T: Aluminum + Djent = Alumidjent Didn't Lace already do this....hmmmm

04-20-2012, 10:50 AM	#17
SirMyghin The Dirt Guy Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Anywhere but here. Posts: 7,160 Thanked: 41 Feedback Score: 3 reviews	The tortex sharps shape was what drove me to get my stone picks made the same, unfortunately one was screwed up and came out a bit shorted, like a very sharp pointed traditional and dethroned the other though. Guitar techs are for sissies. Learn some damn music theory, don't complain, and you'll be a better person. -Schecterwhore Show me a truly awesome guitar for under $1000 and I'll show you hateful lies.

04-20-2012, 11:37 PM	#19
ittoa666 /)'3'(\ Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Chimaera SD Posts: 6,408 Thanked: 195 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Black fangs and ultex sharps, both in .73. Best picks I've ever used, hands down. Ride the wings of death! "Seriously... You DO NOT headbang with your knees" Murmel

04-21-2012, 05:25 AM	#21
TheGhunther Dovahkiin Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Juneau, AK Posts: 543 Thanked: 11 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	The Ultex Sharps 2mm is my absolute favorite pick. So great. http://nottmusicofficial.bandcamp.com/ http://www.facebook.com/NottMusicOfficial http://soundcloud.com/nottmusicofficial

04-21-2012, 11:02 AM	#24
penguin_316 SS.org Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: TX Posts: 268 Thanked: 4 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I have always used Jazz IIIs and recently tried alot of new picks. The Ultex are awesome for feel and grip but they have a very aggressive twang to them that really bugs me...aka the pick itself causes a djent-like tone on anything distorted. I'll stick with my red jazz IIIs, just sounds more organic in my opinion.

04-21-2012, 06:18 PM	#25
rippedflesh89 SS.org Regular Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Upstate, NY Posts: 1,010 Thanked: 17 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	ultex sharp 0.9 mm for me i used to use the tortex sharps 1.5 mm, but i dont like how pointy they are and i got tired of the heavy picks; when playing fast, i can feel the strings under my pick better when im using a pick w/a small amount of flex to them going under 0.7 mm or so feels too floppy for me and i lose control, going over 1 mm, i have the control, but i lose the feeling of the strings, so 0.9 mm works best for me

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