Dunlop 474R Stubby Jazz Guitar Picks 

Comments about Dunlop 474R Stubby Jazz Guitar Picks:

These picks allow for you to hold it very close to the tip, which I like. It allows for me to play faster and also makes it easier to pick out notes. Overall, it's a great pick.

Comments about Dunlop 474R Stubby Jazz Guitar Picks:

I love these picks. Most picks deform as you pluck the string. The deformation makes speed picking less controllable. These picks do not deform at all. They also have a smooth release. The only down side is you can hear a little "tink" as the pick touches the string. Outside of a stone pick (which have a loud "tink" when you touch the string) these are the best for speed picking. I use Fender 358's when I want tone and these when I want speed. Ok, I use the stone pick when I want maximum speed, but a stone pick is very expensive; I don't want to lose one at a bar gig. Try it you'll like it.

Comments about Dunlop 474R Stubby Jazz Guitar Picks:

I bought 4 new types of picks on my last order (these, "Big Stubby", Max Grip Carbon Fiber, and Snarling Dogs nylon), mostly based on reviews from the site and local musicians. I passed a few of each out to other players to try as well, and this was THE pick that made an immediate and tangible difference for everyone. clear, clean, glassy articulation with a slick, fast feel - who (besides Brian May) knew a pick could make so much difference? I guess I should mention the "downsides" which may not bother anyone else: the slickness makes it a bit harder to get pinch harmonics, and they slip a little when my hands sweat - this could be improved by changing the grippy area to the "max-grip" configuration. I will buy more of these.
a little slippery-er than the Max Grip line, but this also means super-slick release for fast alternate-picking and easy sweeping
easily as good as any other pick I've used
they'd have to be pretty expensive to not be worth the money

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Ok...so I recently purchased a Les Paul with Classic '57's installed. I run it through an Analog Man TS9/808 silver mod, to AnalogMan Boss DS1 pro mod (which really provides some nice, warm, and creamy classic rock lead tones when run AFTER the TS9), finally into a '65 Twin Reverb RI. Sounds like a great recipe for some beautiful guitar tones, right? Well...I must admit that I was REALLY disappointed withthe Les Paul's performance as far as tone is concerned. I couldn't seem to get any clear and sharp notes from the neck pickup without cranking the treble on the amp, in turn making the treble pick up virtually unusable and my overdrive pedals sounding thin and papery...every note I played seemed flat and rounded. I tried altering my pick attack, as I'm a newbie to the Les Paul world, but to no avail. I finally reached the point of listing my '65 Twin Reverb on craigslist.com in hopes of getting money for something "more suitable" for those beautiful Les Paul tones that I love (ala Dickey Betts in the Allman Bros. days, Peter Green, Mike Bloomfield). But then I stumbled upon this Dunlop Stubby 3mm pick....literally...I actually stepped on it in the back corner of a stage at an outdoor venue my band recently played. I picked it up and put it in my pocket, and didn't think about it again until today when I found it in my guitar case. I thought "Eh...let me just see what this thing feels like.". Notice I said "feels like" and not "sounds like". I certainly was not expecting the difference in tone and clarity that this pick provided. It instantly provided that clear and glassy tone (both clean and overdriven) that I've been fretting over since I've owned my Les Paul. I was previously using the old faithful Dunlop Tortex 1.14 picks, and I could not be happier that I gave this thing a shot. I will be a user of this pick for life.

Comments about Dunlop 474R Stubby Jazz Guitar Picks:

I usually use the dunlop jazz III nylon sharp pick, but sometimes it just doesn't get the job done. Which is where the stubby comes in. Even though it's pretty much all I play, you can't use the III's for more than jazz. So if I want to do some heavier blues I get "the purple one" out of my pocket. Although they aren't the most complementary for my jazz playing they do feel very comfortable in my hand.

Comments about Dunlop 474R Stubby Jazz Guitar Picks:

I use the 1.0mm's, but the tips wear off so fast on them, but that being said, it is what it is. The grip on these are fantastic - just dig in - you won't even get caught up in the strings!The Stubby allows so much room for articulation, it's astounding! You can also make artificial harmonics sound off more positively.It may just save your guitar life, including your exsisting rig.

Comments about Dunlop 474R Stubby Jazz Guitar Picks:

Plain and simple, these picks saved my playing. I had reached a point where I just couldn't play anymore, and I tried many styles of picks. When I got a hold of these, it was a revelation. My right hand was back, better than before. I will never use anything else, unless these are discontinued. (God forbid)

Comments about Dunlop 474R Stubby Jazz Guitar Picks:

I've tried just about every style of pick out there, especially in the Dunlop catalogue, and these are by far my favorite. I'm a fan of small, jazz picks. I'm not exactly sure why, but they feel great in my hand. These are no exception. They're incredibly durable and the pointed tips make tremelo picking a breeze. Plus, with the small size, pinch harmonics just come naturally. My personal favorite is the 2.0 mm. The 3.0 mm aren't bad, but the 1.0 mm are too thin for me. To be fair, I'm a medium to heavy fan. Medium for the feel and heavy for the durability, which is why these picks are so great. You can use any size you want and they'll be just as durable. I don't even bother trying out other picks anymore because I just love these ones so much.

Comments about Dunlop 474R Stubby Jazz Guitar Picks:

These things are freaking awesome! I never thought a pick would affect my tone but, boy was I wrong. This thing gives you more chunk and bottom end I don't know how .

Comments about Dunlop 474R Stubby Jazz Guitar Picks:

These picks are excellent, but to me they're like Goldilocks - the 1.0's are a little to thin, the 3.0's are definitely too thick. I will use the 1.0 mm ones if I can't find the 2.0's. Both are really excellent and allow for much more precise picking control vs. any other pick I've tried -- and in my 35+ years of guitar playing, believe me, I've tried EVERYTHING. They are particularly good when you need extremely precise control of your timing, for example when recording.If you've never tried the Jazz Stubby's, the 1.0 mm ones are a good place to start, especially if you're coming from the standard Fender-style plastic picks. In my case, I found I got even better control with the 2.0 mm.