Black Mountain Variety Pack of Spring Loaded Thumb Picks for Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Ukulele, Banjo, Dobro, Mountain Dulcimer, Mandolin, and More. Universal Fit for Medium to XL Thumbs

They're not cheap, but these picks are the right tool for the job, plain and simple. I decided to give these a try after being frustrated with the Dunlop thumbpicks for a long time - only one thickness, large was way too small, and XL was obscenely large. These picks, however, are super comfortable with no loss of circulation, yet snug enough to stay put. I originally ordered the variety pack so that I could pick a favorite and stick with that, but I actually have found them all useful for different purposes. Red and gray are both good for my normal playing style, electric like Mark Knopfler and Chet Atkins. Black is really useful for acoustic jams with a singer, when it's nice to have more projection and definition of the bass notes when fingerpicking. And blue is what I prefer for playing rock with my band, as I find a thinner pick better for more consistent volume of pick attack, and better for things like quick, repeated downstrokes. I also accidentally put one pick through a pretty rigorous stress test when it fell on the ground and then I unknowingly stepped on it with shoes on. I heard a loud crack and figured it was surely destroyed, but I was wrong! Picked it up, moved the colored part back into position since it was pressed tight against the pick part, and now there's no sign of any damage! Compare that to the Dunlop ones, of which I have broken 3 or 4 just from normal use. Consider me a loyal customer!

I've been playing banjo since 1994. I've tried about every flavor of thumb pick around. Invariably they are a little uncomfortable, or they squeak on the strings. I've had luck modifying picks in the past using heat, files, sandpaper, and solvents (even gun oil on a metal pick). But for all the fooling around, the plastic picks eventually break, or I loose a metal pick. I tried these Black Mountain picks on a whim. I had low expectations because I have high standards for a pick. OMG the Black Mountain pick JUST WORKED out of the box. No sanding, no fitting, no fooling around. I did try the four picks in this package until I found the one that I liked best (and that was a hard choice because I liked 3 of the four quite well). I jammed with the black-on-black variant for hours. No pain, never slipped, no string squeak! Are you serious? After, 150 years of finger picking someone finally created the freaking perfect thumb pick! While I would have wished this had come from some kin in Alabama or maybe the Sierras, it looks like the winner was a Canadian in Vancouver BC. After bit of research, I heard one of the bits (maybe a spring) was made in Chicago. I might not have these details exactly right, but I LOVE that this was created in North America and built in North America. Good ideas are hard to come by and I'll take one from my Canadian brethren with the same gratitude I would from my backwoods uncle! Lastly, in the little information sheet that comes with these, the creators suggest, "In order for a thumb pick to feel natural you should expect to play with it for at least fifty hours." I'm guessing that's for people that haven't ever used a thumb pick (maybe for guitar players)? Because I'll tell you, after about 45 seconds, I was wailing on my 5-string like I'd owned that pick for years. Black Mountain - Y'all expect another order for a passel of these from me, 'cus I'm buying enough of these to last me for the rest of my life! Hands down this is the best thumb pick I've ever owned!

Wonderful product, I wish I'd have found these years ago, my only advice to the manufacturers, a little felt or spandex, or something on the thumb clip would make a big difference! I have big hands so it's a little tight on my thumb and was uncomfortable at first, but after gluing some felt on the underside made it much more comfortable! All in all, an excellent product!

I am very pleased with the Black Mountain Variety Pack of Spring-Loaded Thumb Picks! As a guitarist for over 20 years, I’ve tried various thumb picks. These are by far the most comfortable and versatile that I have found. The variety pack offers an excellent range of sizes and tensions, making it easy to find the perfect pick for my playing style. The spring-loaded design is key, ensuring a secure fit without being too tight, and the picks stay comfortably in place during long playing sessions. I no longer have to worry about my thumb pick slipping or adjusting mid-song, which is such a relief. The added flexibility also gives me better control and a more natural feel when picking. The quality is top-notch. These thumb picks are durable and made from premium materials, so I know they’ll hold up even with frequent use. The different sizes and tensions in the variety pack allow for customization based on the music I’m playing, whether I need a light touch for delicate strumming or more pressure for a heavier picking style. The comfort and performance of these picks have really helped improve my overall playing experience. I highly recommend them to any guitarist—whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, these picks will enhance your playing and offer lasting comfort.

These are great! I’m a 70-year-old picking up the guitar again and have trouble with regular pics. The thumb pick has done wonders for me to Strum and pick consistently with lesser effects from unsteady hands. Because I used my thumb for so long it’s been pretty easy to switch to using the thumb pick and it helps for a clearer sound. I really like them. It’s nice to have the variety of stiffness to use with different types of songs. They fit great and are snug. I don’t know how long the springs last as I just bought them, but from looking at them, they seem to be well built.

Arrived early exactly as advertised im happy with my purchase

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This is good if what you want is a standard pick that can be turned into a thumb pick. This is not a very stable thumbpick though as a result of the clip. It also feels cheap like a dollar store plastic hair clip on your finger feel.

I hate how much these are but at the same time I hate to admit how much I love them. They have proved to be worth the investment for sure. The metal spring holds up incredibly well. I’ve had the same ones for years now.

It's a very interesting concept but I find that they work their way down my thumb while I'm playing. Tried on banjo and guitar. I'm still fiddling with them but won't gig with them.