Tonally, there isn't much in it between the two materials. Both the bone and horn are full and rounded, far from thin sounding, and a great pick for someone who isn't in the market for a pick with a specialist tone. The jazz 3 shaped picks have a 2.5mm gauge which I find very comfortable, and have two holes in them which help with grip. These picks also come with small lanyard clips so you can attach them to your keys, a very cool little feature. They feel very reminiscent of the original jazz 3s but sound much fuller and louder, so if you're a regular j3 user, check these out!
The tonal difference between the difference is more obvious in the spearhead picks (check out my review of other spearhead picks from Iron Age guitar accessories here). Finished in a more matte feel than the jazz 3s, the bone pick has a more audible attack which I enjoy. The tapered point of the spearhead picks makes playing fast lead work very precise and the engraved designs both look very cool and unique and aid massively with grip.
There isn't much else to say about these picks - they play very well and sound great as I've come to expect from Iron Age guitar accessories. If you haven't yet, definitely check out their website, they have some very unique guitar picks which are all very musically voiced performance and composition tools, as well as some useful accessories and a very cool blog! Next week is the last of the Iron Age pick reviews, so be sure to come back next Wednesday and check it out.
As usual, remember to follow The Pick on social medias, links are down the side, and why not check out some other pick reviews! If you're a Jazz 3 style pick user, why not check out my reviews of these other Jazz 3 style picks: ToneFirst Customs, Winspear, Purus Handmade Picks, Awe-In-One, Gravity Picks and Chicken Picks.
Great review! It’s awesome how you’ve really broken down the tonal characteristics of these bone and horn picks—definitely gives a sense of how they feel in action. The attention to detail, especially the added lanyard clips and grip designs, is a nice touch. It’s interesting how materials like bone and horn can have such a different impact on tone and playability. Reminds me of the unique craftsmanship you’d find at places like Exotic Wood Zone, where materials and design are all about enhancing both the feel and the experience. Can’t wait to see your next review!
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