With the many types and materials available for guitar picks today, acrylic tends to get overlooked. As a material for making guitar picks, acrylic has properties that make it a good choice. Acrylic is relatively inexpensive, durable, and scratch resistant. Yet, acrylic picks are still relatively unknown. To get an idea of how acrylic works …
Today I’m discussing the Jazztone guitar pick from Dunlop. As you can probably tell from the title of this post, I unexpectedly loved this pick! In this article I’ll explain what I think makes the Jazztone series special, and why I think that this pick may be one of the most under-appreciated guitar pick choices …
If you’ve been reading Guitarkind, you know that we love guitar picks. One of the reasons is that they are one of the most cost-effective tone tweaks available. In that same vein, guitar picks themselves are also easily customizable. A custom guitar pick is a great way to express your individuality and and are friendly …
Impressions after 6 months of picking with Gravity’s Big Mini. In our article on Blue Chip vs. Gravity picks, we compared premium guitar picks from Blue Chip and Gravity Picks. Recently, I penned a follow-up review on the Blue Chip Jazz60 LG. In that review, I explain why the Blue Chip pick has become my …
Is the thrill gone after 6 months of picking with a Blue Chip? In our article on Blue Chip vs. Gravity picks, we compared two high-end guitar picks. Our verdict was that both Blue Chip and Gravity Picks make great guitar picks. Sometimes, however, the glow of new gear fades over time. In this article, …
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Dunlop’s Jazz III is a popular choice among guitarists of all genres, and for good reason. Its revolutionary compact shape allows for excellent picking control and articulation. There’s another Jazz III player, though: The Jazz III XL, the “big brother” of the Jazz 3 pick. But what’s the real difference, and is the XL an …
If you ever asked “What picks does John Petrucci use?”, this article is for you. When scouting for new picks to try, I noticed the John Petrucci Signature Guitar Pick Collection, which is a sampler set of 6 Dunlop picks designed in conjunction with guitarist John Petrucci. Interestingly, each of his signature picks are quite …
We played two top tier guitar picks to determine which is best When discussing premium picks, Blue Chip is usually the first name that jumps to mind. They’re not the only player in the luxury pick game, though: Gravity Picks has entered the arena with their Gold Series line. Both are high end picks that …
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Don’t feel bad if you haven’t heard of Casein, because I hadn’t either. And, I had no idea that guitar picks can be made from the stuff. The pick we are reviewing in this article is the D’Addario Casein Standard guitar pick, which is part of D’Addario’s line of Casein picks. I’d never even heard …
We’re deep diving into picks at GK, and in this article we’re reviewing Dunlop guitar picks, specifically picks made of a material called Tortex. We’ll cover three types of Dunlop Tortex picks, including the newer Tortex Flex pick. What I wanted to find out above all was how the newer Tortex Flex pick stacks up …
