Jim Dunlop Ultex® Sharp Pick 2.0MM - 6 Pack

The pick attacks on these are nice and snappy, and consistent. There is no "clack" on the plain strings, nor "scratch" on the wound strings, if you know what I mean. They glide across the strings with ease. I have the 1.4mm and the 2.0mm and both are fantastic. It's been several months of only using one pick of each thickness and I have not noticed any wear. Because the underlying material is pretty stiff, there isn't much difference between 1.4mm and 2.0mm in terms of rigidity. However, I find the 1.4mm easier to hold. The 2.0mm occasionally slips a bit... the pick is thick enough that if my finger or thumb end up near the edge, it will slide down that relatively steep bevel on the pick edge. The 1.4mm is just thick enough to feel and play like a heavy pick, but thin enough that the bevel (which I wouldn't do without because it helps the pick glide better) doesn't present a slipping problem. One other thing to note is that these picks solve a problem I didn't know I had... when I play in the upper registers (17th fret and up) of the upper strings there is a tendency for the notes to get "plinky" when I use other picks. Hard to explain, but maybe you know what I'm talking about—all you hear is the pick attack, and very little of the actual note. Somehow, these picks cause those upper notes to ring loud and clear. It sounds great. Overall, both picks are better, in my opinion, than any of the other picks I own, which is a lot. By the way, this includes other picks of the same material but different shape, and other picks of the same shape but different material. The 1.4mm Ultex Sharp is just exactly perfect for me, but I'd still take the 2.0mm over any of my other picks if I had to.

I have been on the search for the perfect guitar pick for years. I have tried just about every shape and gimmick at this point, until I narrowed it down to this. I first tried a Jazz III XL ultex pick a few months ago, and found that the material was insanely durable. I would blow through normal tortex picks way too fast, and ultex solved that issue. Albeit its more expensive but for how long they last, that outweighs tortex being cheaper. What I wasnt happy with about the Jazz III XL Ultex was that they werent sharp enough. I just could not get enough articulation with my playing style. Then I found Ultex Sharps and it is the end all be all of guitar picks for me. They are absolutely perfect. The size is perfect, I have pretty large fingers and play hetfield-style with three fingers touching the pick and they fit. The perfect pick.

Just like the title says... These picks are very unforgiving, in all the best ways. Every detail of your technique punches through loud and clear. When it’s my turn to take one of the lead breaks in a fiddle tune, I no longer feel like I have to wind-up like I’m about to swing a ball-bat just to get out on top. What’s really great is they don’t have that overly plastic-y, unnaturally bright sound to them, which some companies employ, in order to perceive a volume increase. Every move made sounds much more deliberate, especially when picking a lead in the low register. But beware... if you haven’t been keepin’ up on your chops, well... that’s gonna shine through just as well. I’m my personal opinion, it’s damn near the perfect pick. I haven’t seen or heard a material as “all inclusive” as Ultex, BUT... if you’ve ever played using a “Snarling Dogs” pick, or one of the models by “Cool Picks”, you gotta know their “Cat Tongue” grip cant be beat. Not even close... I don’t understand why, but nobody has attempted a line of Ultex picks, that have the Cat Tongue grip... I know there’s one company that owns the technology, but it has sold/leased it to a few other companies to use, so it’s not like it’s impossible to get. It’s really very strange actually. I’ve tried to contact most major pick manufacturers about it, and even offered to pay whatever they would charge to just demo the idea and send me a bag of whatever happens... nobody can give me a straight answer though, and most companies don’t even respond. Anyway, until someone decides to help me out, I’ll keep asking. And I’ll keep using these Dunlop sharp Ultex picks. Like I said... not perfect, but damn close.

Great picks

Good grip, sharp tip, my new favorite!

I ordered my first pack of these around 3 years ago and i’m still using them. They hold an edge very well. Gives me the pick attack i want and the 1.14mm thickness is perfect for the genres i play. (In my picture) on the very left is a brand new one i just ordered that arrived today. To the right of it are the picks in various stages of use, including one that was chewed by a dog. They hold up incredibly well, and i even tend to dig in when i pick on the lower strings. The ones i had easily would’ve lasted me a couple more years, i just wanted more of them hah

These come in handy and I love Dunlop picks. However, I think I need to stick with the really thick Dunlops. I am kind of mediocre on the guitar. These are smooth, but I need really thick picks. Not for me, but I like the feeling.

The literal secret to Zakk Wylde's pinch harmonics. No, it's not the high gain or the EMGs, it's these- I PROMISE! You WILL hit them Everytime. I swear to you. They are also so comfortable and do well with every guage possible. They provide a very clean and articulate tone too!

Tip Top, gute Qualität.

Zeer goede kwaliteit, heel goed voor het hardere werk en gaan een la,ge tijd mee, aanraderè

The pick is of GREAT DURABILITY!! It has significantly increased my speed. THIS PICK IS A STEAL!!

Fantastic picks exactly as expected

Dunlop Ultex is one of the best picks i have every used. I use 0.73mm for acoustic guitar strumming and classical guitar and use Ultex 1.14mm for electric guitar lead playing. It creates very pleasant tone and provides very good attack and playability. Your playing will improve with this pick