Dunlop 498P1.14 Tortex Jazz III XL, Purple, 1.14mm, 12/Player's Pack

Tortex® Picks, first released in 1981, were originally intended to be a high-quality replacement for tortoiseshell, but Jim Dunlop's trail-blazing creation became much more than that. Establishing its own identity, Tortex Picks have become the new standard by which all other picks are judged. Building on the precision, consistency, and color-coded gauge system he introduced with Nylon Picks, Jim Dunlop resolved to create a pick with a bright and snappy attack, superior memory and durability, and an improved grip. Choosing Delrin as his base material, Dunlop spent more than a year developing a special treatment process to draw out its full potential. This treatment process is what sets Tortex Picks apart from all others, providing their unique grip-enhancing matte surface and aggressive attack.

Expanding on his previous picks' color-coded gauge system, Jim Dunlop created the bright and timeless palette that has become an industry standard. Because Dunlop's company sticks to the original formula, Tortex Picks remain their bestselling pick line, and they are still made at the Dunlop HQ in Benicia, California. With Tortex, Jim Dunlop launched a revolution, and the world of picks has never been the same. The turtle logo is instantly recognizable, and the vibrant Tortex palette has become a gauging shorthand for guitar players. Go into any music store and ask for Green or Yellow Picks—chances are, you'll be shown a pack of Tortex .88mm or .73mm Picks.

Countless musicians across the world, representing every genre and playing style, have chosen Tortex Picks to help them do what they love. Made in the USA, Tortex Picks combine the bright tone and snappy, aggressive attack of Tortex with the superior control, speed, and definition provided by the Jazz III XL shape.

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