Jim Dunlop Primetone® Standard Grip Pick .73MM - 3 Pack

I’ve played the JD .88 nylons for decades. These are even better. The .73 is very similar to the grey nylon .88 in terms of stiffness, but it’s much quieter (cleaner edges) and a little faster. Same good traction to hold onto. Definitely superior to celluloid.

These picks are fantastic. Lately celluloid picks seem to be wearing out and breaking incredibly easily, and that's amongst all the main manufacturers. I was looking at my options when I saw these and though skeptical of the price, I tried them out and they're totally worth it. After several days of frequent playing, it looks brand new. It would have been two or three celluloid picks at that rate. They feel great, the texture certainly helps with grip, though I wish the grip extended a little closer to the tip. This material is much stiffer than nylon or celluloid, so you may want a thinner size than you typically use. Now the only problem is not losing them.

Pro player here - These have a crisp tone and are easy to grip. A friend introduced them to me 10 years ago saying, "the cost is going to hurt a little, but you'll never go back to other picks." I really hate that he was right.

Excellent pics. Smooth and articulate. Great feel and sound.

I'm here reviewing this because of the guys on That Pedal Show. In a recent livestream of TPS, Mick and Dan rather reluctantly mentioned guitar picks--apparently it's a topic they have actively avoided delving into at length on their show. Anyway, they both sang the praises of Dunlop Primetone picks--sculpted picks with beveled edges, about 1.4 mm thick. They like them because the pick material glides over the strings very well. So I thought I'd check them out. I always play standard, Fender-style picks between .60 and .80 mm. I don't play 1.4 mm picks, though, because those are more like a lead pick than a rhythm pick. I'm not much of a lead player anyway--I like picks with a little flex in them so they 'give' a little when I'm hitting chords. I was happy to notice that Dunlop makes Primetone picks in .73 mm and a traditional shape, which is ideal for me. I was also happy to see that the price was fairly reasonable--about a dollar per pick for a three-pack. I placed an order immediately. I've now been trying one out for the last week or so. Apparently the picks are hand shaped and finished, with the shaper's initials marked on the package. The material is smooth and it glides over the strings easily--they're very fast and accurate. They have embossed logos to help grip the pick--it's raised just enough to be useful without being annoying. The pick feels nice in the fingers, and so far it's a real pleasure to play. Pick noise seems to be less than other picks, but I will put more time in with them to be really sure. The picks are in a pleasant, root beer color, which I really like, but on my brown ottoman it virtually disappears when I put one down. I wish Dunlop could make these in brighter colors. Dunlop Tortex picks have been among my main picks for a long time, mainly for the feel of the material in my fingers--especially when they're brand new. Now I feel like Primetone and Ultex picks are gradually pulling me over toward smoother materials and faster play. So far, Primetones are a winner. Kudos to the guys at That Pedal Show for pointing these out.

A great pick natural sound excellent grip

Nice bevel with smooth and snappy picking. Really great if you're a habitual flat-picker, but will take adjustment if you like to angle your grip. The material feels sturdy and dense, like a slice of jade. All the edges are very smooth and round, but the bevel gives it some kick.

Great long lasting pick. High quality. Very durable. Nice grip. Good for shredding. This might be the best pick that I’ve ever tried. This one is good for strumming but also good for soloing. It doesn’t bend even though it’s thinner. Go buy it.

These are the best picks money can buy. I have been using the same one for over four years and there is only negligible wear. I only bought more as it is the first time I have seen them available since my first purchase.

It is much better than expected. I am using it for my acoustic guitar.

I have 3 different gauges of Primetone picks and like the way they glide off the strings, The 1.0 is versatile, strum or pick. More money than the standard picks, but a nice upgrade.

The Jim Dunlop Primetone Standard 1.3mm I got for my brother he plays guitar and loves them. The right grip and action makes these picks easy to strum and play. Well worth it.

Since discovering them a year or so ago, Primetones have become far and away my favourite picks, combining great tone and flexibility for my style of playing with a great grip. I've used other picks with a similarly firm grip, but the crucial thing with Primetones is how it's positioned, because I've never had it snag on the strings. The only way Primetones could be improved for me would be if they were also available in a bright colour, because the brown is perfect camouflage in low lighting on stage and makes it hard to find your pick again if you put it down.