Jim Dunlop 44P.38 Nylon Standard Player ( 12 PCS ) .38mm

I'm a beginner who's been playing all of a month. Initially I had a bulky plectrum that I bought from my music shop just so I had one to use. I've been doing a bit of learning from JustinGuitar who recommends these Jim Dunlop plectrums for beginners. Well, it took all of 10 seconds to get used to, and I have to say these are brilliant! Quite literally paper thin (hence why it took a little bit of getting used to) but they're so good and make it so much easier to play. The feel of them is good and it makes strumming a piece of cake! Would definitely recommend to a beginner.

It's hard to write a review for a plectrum (it is just a plectrum after all!) but I like this make. They have a textured top which makes it easier to grip, which has especially helped my beginner son, who kept dropping plectrums when playing (usually into the guitar body!). I would recommend these thin ones for any beginner (although I know many experienced players who use these also) as they are flexible, making strumming much easier, but do not feel weak or flimsy. Will definitely order these again.

Good plectrum, great price. Being really thin this makes strumming a bit easier when you are just starting to learn to play guitar. The writing on them adds to the grip and stops it from flying out of your hand. You are obviously going to get some of that 'clicking' sound when strumming due to them bending which is why after a while I got the 0.46 Jim Dunlops as well.

Great value and quality if you’re looking for a multi pack of the same plectrum. Delivery took a while so perhaps not the best option if you’re in a rush

I like that they are thin which has been better for me as beginner to guitar when strumming. Thicker ones didn't quite work so well but I'll move back to those as I progress. Game changer for me

I’ve had many, many picks over the years but keep coming back to Jim Dunlop picks. I’ve lost count of the number of picks that have slipped loose from my fingers because they have no grip. This is not the case with these picks. They’re a good size and the embossed name really helps to hold them in place. I really like a flexible pick, and the .46 gauge on these are perfect for my playing style.

Nice and flexible with decent grip

As a total novice I was struggling to strum with a thicker pick. When I learnt there were such things as thinner plectrums, I tried one out and my strumming was suddenly less harsh due to the plectrum being more forgiving on the strings. A few weeks with this gauge pick, and suddenly I was strumming a lot more proficiently. I still revert to this thickness when learning a new piece as causes a lot less 'twang' on the strings. I would totally recommend, even for someone who is a good guitarist. I am now 5 months in and this helped me a lot to sound slightly less awkward.