Pick Review(Another!)

**Pittsburgh Bill** · Apr-09-2014, 6:13pm

I wanted to let everyone know about a new pick just released bu Jim Dunlop. I think many people will find this pick to their liking. Especially those that use a considerable amount of tremolo while playing and want a bright voice. I also find the grip quite nice to prevent slippage in my fingers.
If you are like me and find that you lose too many picks to be paying $35.00 a pop, you will find the price another advantage. I don't work for Jim Dunlop and just wanted everyone to know that you now have one more choice.http://www.amazon.com/Jim-Dunlop-514.../dp/B00JB4WA18

**jazzjune18** · Apr-09-2014, 9:15pm

Bill. U played a wegen pick? Comparison?

**Pittsburgh Bill** · Apr-10-2014, 6:13am

Yes I used a Wegen for a few days and was not satisfied, though it was brighter than the Golden Gates I was using prior to the Wegen. I bought a Blue Chip TAD-3R 60 which was absolutely great for tremolo but very subdued (dull). I then switched to using V-Picks TREMELO which I liked alot and was my preferred until these Dunlops came along, which are now my go to pick for just about everything I play. Besides liking them, I'm thrilled with the price.

**AlanN** · Apr-10-2014, 6:23am

Hi, would you mind sending me one to try? Promise I'll return it. It looks good.

**Shelagh Moore** · Apr-10-2014, 7:11am

I have some of these on order from Strings Direct here in the UK, who should have them in in the next few days, and will be interested to try them.

**mandroid** · Apr-10-2014, 5:28pm

How big are they , compare with say Dawg picks?

**mandobassman** · Apr-10-2014, 6:00pm

They are not available from Dunlop yet. I emailed them a couple of weeks ago and was told they would be available at the end of April

**Pittsburgh Bill** · Apr-11-2014, 6:40am

Originally Posted by mandroid

How big are they , compare with say Dawg picks?

Almost the same circumference as the Wegen & my Golden Gates.

**Perry** · Apr-11-2014, 7:57am

Thanks for pointing these out. These are made of Ultex.....I like the Ultex material for certain of my instruments. The edges last a long time. Would be interested in these new versions. Here's a cheaper version without the sculpted edges:

Ultex

**Ted Eschliman** · Apr-11-2014, 10:19am

Older Primetone pick thread here.

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**Ultra Turtle** · Apr-11-2014, 5:18pm

Bill, how did you get your hands on one?

I preordered some last week through Amazon. The suspense is killing me...I think I'm really going to like this pick. I ordered some of both kinds, the 514P and the 515P. They just look so cool, and it's my favorite shape like the Golden Gate picks.

**brent1308** · Apr-11-2014, 6:29pm

Might have to check these out. Though I tend to go for a slightly less rounded edge. Maybe this one:

http://www.amazon.com/Jim-Dunlop-512...ords=primetone

Anyone know what the various model numbers mean. Looks like the 514P and 515p are the same thing.

Edit: Think I solved my own question --grip vs no grip.

**Paul Busman** · Apr-11-2014, 8:01pm

I wish they made those a bit thicker.

**Pittsburgh Bill** · Apr-11-2014, 8:41pm

Originally Posted by Ultra Turtle

Bill, how did you get your hands on one?

I preordered some last week through Amazon. The suspense is killing me...I think I'm really going to like this pick. I ordered some of both kinds, the 514P and the 515P. They just look so cool, and it's my favorite shape like the Golden Gate picks.

I think they happened to receive a few samples and I just happened to contact them at the right time with questions about availability. I was fortunate to receive two for a preview.I connected with the picks as soon as I started using them and placed my order at the first opportunity.

**Ultra Turtle** · Apr-13-2014, 6:23pm

Originally Posted by Paul Busman

I wish they made those a bit thicker.

I wish they were a bit thicker too. But there's the Americana series in the same shape. I have three from the same pack that measured 1.58mm-1.65mm. The edges are round like the Golden Gate.