WHICH PICK IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
Finding the right pick is the most impactful thing you can do for your playing experience for the least amount of investment. Your pick affects the way you sound and your technique—how you play. But how do you know which one is right for you? Dunlop has put this mini guide together to help you pick the one that unlocks the full potential of your playing style.
DOUBLE DUTY
If you’re a player who likes to shred and strum in equal measure, then any of these picks in medium and heavy gauges—.73 mm to 1.14 mm—will be perfect.
TORTEX® STANDARD PICKS
Bright, snappy, and flexible, these picks are universally suited to any role and style.
TORTEX® FLOW® PICKS
With the bright snap and flexible feel of Tortex Picks joining the wide angle and sharp tip of the Flow shape, these picks allow for even more precise lead work.
NYLON STANDARD PICKS
At medium and heavy gauges, these picks offer the perfect balance of tonal warmth and flexible playability to seamlessly move between rhythms and leads.
DELRIN 500 PICKS
Offering slick playability and a fast release, these picks allow you to play through any passage with a fast and easy pace.
GET SHREDDED
If you like to show off your chops, try these shapes. They’re specially designed for a level of speed and precision that is accentuated by heavier gauges, from 1.0 mm to 2.0 mm.
JAZZ III PICKS
Now available in numerous options to suit tone and performance needs, the Jazz III is the original shredder design. Its small profile and sharp tip allow for unparalleled speed, precision, and articulation.
FLOW® PICKS
Available in Standard and Jumbo sizes, these picks offer the big, bold tones of Ultex® material, the Flow shape focuses your attack, and a low-profile grip gives just the right amount of control.
PRIMETONE® SCULPTED PLECTRA
Available with a matte surface or a low-profile grip, these picks feature a hand-burnished beveled edge to simulate the quick-release of a well-worn pick.
PRIMEGRIP® DELRIN 500 PICKS
With an added low-profile gripping surface, these picks give you the same performance as the Delrin 500s but with enough control to dig in at any speed.
STRUM’S THE WORD
Strummers tend to prefer lighter gauges—.60 mm to .88 mm—that allow a smooth and consistent attack.
MAX-GRIP® NYLON STANDARD PICKS
Featuring a specially molded non-slip gripping surface, these picks are perfect for strumming hard and fast while keeping the pick firmly in hand.
NYLON STANDARD PICKS
If you want your chords to ring out with a smooth warmth, then these picks are just what you need.
TORTEX® STANDARD PICKS
These picks offer fast and easy strumming at lighter gauges while offering the same bright, snappy tone that they’re famous for.
DELRIN 500 PICKS
At lighter gauges, the slick playability and fast release of these picks is taken to a whole other level for effortless strumming.
DIG DOWN
Bass players need picks that will stand up to thick strings and stay in your hand after every stroke. Medium and heavy gauges—.73 mm to 1.4 mm—are recommended for most players, but some who like to play super fast will use lighter gauges.
ULTEX® TRIANGLE PICKS
With the large gripping surface of the triangle shape, these picks offer bass players the big, bold tones of Ultex material—perfect for cutting through the mix.
MAX-GRIP® NYLON PICKS
These picks offer bass players exceptional control and a nice round tone to complement the low end frequencies of their instrument.
TORTEX FLEX™ TRIANGLE PICKS
Combining the tonal and tactile experience of both Nylon and Tortex Picks with the easy control of the triangle shape, these picks offer bass players incredibly balanced performance.
FAT MIKE NYLON PICKS
At a very light .60 mm, these picks offer a nice round tone with the flexibility to pull off fast, aggressive grooves with ease.
