Jim Dunlop Tortex Jazz III XL Pick 0.73mm – The Legendary Tortex Tone with a Larger Jazz III Profile
The Pick That Revolutionized the Industry. Now with the Jazz III XL Shape. Still Made in the USA.
The Tortex Jazz III XL combines the bright tone and snappy, aggressive attack of Tortex with the superior control, speed, and definition provided by the Jazz III XL shape. First released in 1981, Tortex® Picks were originally intended to be a high-quality replacement for tortoiseshell. Jim Dunlop's trail-blazing creation became so much more than that, however, establishing its own identity and becoming the new standard by which all other picks are judged.
The Story Behind the Legend
Building on the precision, consistency, and color-coded gauge system he introduced with Nylon Picks, Jim resolved to create a pick with a bright and snappy attack, superior memory and durability, and an improved grip. He chose Delrin as his base material and then 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. Finally, Jim expanded on his previous picks' color-coded gauge system to create the bright and timeless palette that has become an industry standard. Because we stick to Jim's original formula, Tortex Picks remain our bestselling pick line. And we still make them at the Dunlop HQ in Benicia, California.
The Jazz III XL Shape – The Jazz III Feel, Now in a Larger Profile
The Jazz III XL shape takes everything players love about the Jazz III—the sharp tip, the fast release, and the superior precision—and scales it up to a larger profile for players who prefer a bigger pick in their hand. The result is a pick that retains the speed and articulation of the Jazz III while offering more surface area for grip and control. This makes the Jazz III XL ideal for:
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Lead Playing: The sharp tip provides exceptional articulation for fast runs and melodic solos.
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Precision Picking: The larger profile offers more surface area for controlled, accurate playing.
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Technical Styles: Perfect for progressive rock, metal, fusion, and any genre that demands precision.
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Players Who Prefer a Bigger Pick: The XL shape is perfect for those who find the standard Jazz III too small.
The 0.73mm Gauge – The World's Most Popular Gauge, Now in Jazz III XL
The 0.73mm Tortex Jazz III XL is identified by its iconic yellow color and is widely regarded as the most popular pick gauge in the world. It offers the perfect balance of flexibility and stiffness, making it the go-to choice for countless guitarists across every genre. When combined with the Jazz III XL shape, this gauge becomes an even more versatile tool for players of all styles. The 0.73mm gauge is ideal for:
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Rhythm Guitar: The ideal amount of snap and control for chord work and strumming.
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Lead Playing: Enough stiffness for articulate single-note lines and solos, with the sharp Jazz III XL tip adding extra precision.
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Versatile Playing: Works equally well for acoustic and electric, strumming and picking.
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The Golden Mean: Not too thin, not too thick—just right for almost any style.
Why Tortex Remains the Standard
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.
Key Features
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Bright, Snappy Attack: Delivers a crisp, articulate tone that cuts through any mix
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Jazz III XL Shape: Larger profile with the sharp tip and fast release of the Jazz III
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Superior Memory and Durability: Maintains its shape and performance far longer than standard picks
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Grip-Enhancing Matte Surface: Special treatment process provides a comfortable, non-slip grip
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The World's Most Popular Gauge: 0.73mm offers the perfect balance of flex and stiffness
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Color-Coded Gauge System: Yellow for easy identification
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Industry Standard: The pick by which all others are judged
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Original Formula: Still made using Jim Dunlop's original recipe
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Made in the USA: Crafted at the Dunlop HQ in Benicia, California
Specifications
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Brand: Jim Dunlop
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Model: Tortex Jazz III XL
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Gauge: 0.73mm
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Color: Yellow
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Shape: Jazz III XL (Larger Profile)
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Material: Delrin
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Surface: Matte, Grip-Enhancing
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Quantity: Sold individually or in packs
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Country of Origin: USA
You'll Love These Picks If You Want:
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The bright, snappy tone of Tortex with the speed and precision of Jazz III
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A larger profile pick for players who prefer more surface area
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The world's most popular pick gauge
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A versatile pick for both strumming and picking
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Superior memory and durability
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A comfortable, non-slip grip
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The industry standard for guitar picks
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A pick made with the original Tortex formula
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A pick made in the USA
Why Choose the Jim Dunlop Tortex Jazz III XL Pick 0.73mm?
For guitarists who want the legendary tone, feel, and durability of the original Tortex pick combined with the speed and precision of the Jazz III shape—but in a larger, more comfortable profile—the 0.73mm Tortex Jazz III XL delivers. Its bright, snappy attack and perfectly balanced flexibility make it ideal for everything from acoustic strumming to electric lead work, while the Jazz III XL shape provides focused attack, superior articulation, and a more substantial feel in the hand. The special treatment process provides a grip-enhancing matte surface, while the Delrin construction ensures superior memory and lasting performance. Whether you're performing live, recording in the studio, or practicing at home, Tortex Jazz III XL picks help you do what you love.
The original. The standard. The legend. Now with Jazz III XL precision.
