Jim Dunlop CN Medium Thumbpick Player Pack (Pack of 3)

I started playing guitar about three years ago now. I was using a fairly standard .90 guitar plectrum, which did me well for my first two years. Unfortunately, the herniated disc in my neck has been aggravating the nerves in my right arm. This causes a lot of pain and swelling in my wrist and thumb. It basically killed any idea of alt picking with a plectrum. To compensate for this issue, I started finger picking more and went on the look for a good substitute. That's when I found these Dunlop heavy thumb picks. Before I found these, I tried a couple of different brands with very little success. I found the size a bit too inconsistent between brands and really hard to judge what would make for a good plectrum. These Dunlop Heavies however are near as perfect as I could have hoped for. The idea behind them is pretty straight forward. For those that don't know, it's a plectrum that hooks on to your thumb which means you don't need to grip a thing. Removing the ability to grip really relieves the pressure on your hand whilst freeing up your other fingers for picking. It also has the added bonus of giving the player a similar sound texture to that of a plectrum player instead of that blunt thud from your bare thumb. I found the plectrums to be comfortable. The thing sits perfectly and barely moves the whole time I'm playing. It works well for strumming, partially because of the angle and the extremely smooth surface. I haven't had any issues playing stuff like Status Quo, AC/DC and other rock tunes like Rush's Bastille Day with the thing. I wouldn't recommend these thumb picks for people who want to play metal. It's just not made for that sort of thing (can always prove me wrong!). I also find that I misjudge the distance between my thumb and the strings every now and again. It takes a second or two to get adjusted to it. It doesn't happen so much now after a couple of months worth of practice, so don't be put off if this is an issue. As a disabled person with lots of issues with my hands, I highly recommend these plectrums for people with similar issues. I would also recommend them for the average player who wants to play with both a pick and fingers or someone who simply drops their plectrums a lot. It works really well, is very sturdy and getting three in a pack is a nice bargain.

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When it comes to thumb pics, these are my favorite, they’re comfortable, they don’t slide off, and they are light. I have numerous guitars, and these pics really enable me to bring out the best in my playing, truth be known, they make me sound better than I am for some strange reason. They come in at least two gauges, heavy and medium, I have the medium and they are perfect as they are solid, but mildly flexible as well. If you’re a campfire player or seasoned pro, grab a pack of these, if you’ve never tried them, you’ll be glad you did. 🎸

I'm 73. I play electric guitar on my couch. I drop flat picks. I never drop these. Slight adjustments in holding pressure and position and there is no problem picking anyway you want. medium is the most comfortable and versatile but weakens faster at the bend. heavy is uncomfortably stiff but the application of 'just enough (without melting)' heat at the bend will loosen the grip and it will last longer than the medium.

Just guitar picks. They do what they do