If you have been playing with whatever picks came in the drawer, the ClearTone Star Pick is worth your attention. The 1.14mm gauge is the sweet spot for players who want a firm, controlled attack without the stiffness of a true heavy pick. You get definition on single note runs, solid articulation on rhythm playing, and enough flex to keep strumming comfortable. The star shape gives you six usable playing edges, so these last significantly longer than a standard teardrop pick before you notice any wear.

The purple colorway makes these easy to spot on a dark stage or in a gig bag pocket, which sounds like a small thing until you are scrambling between songs. Twelve picks per pack means you can stash them everywhere, on the mic stand, in the case, in the car, in the couch cushions. You know how it goes.

ClearTone makes these from a durable material that holds its edge and does not get slippery when your hands warm up. If you have never tried a star shaped pick, the multiple grip points and extra playing edges make a real difference in how long a pack lasts.

• Brand: ClearTone
• Model: EP114
• Gauge: 1.14mm (Extra Heavy)
• Shape: Star
• Color: Purple
• Quantity: 12 picks per pack
• Material: Durable polymer
• Six usable playing edges per pick

Available at The Pied Piper Music Store with free shipping on qualifying orders. In store pickup available at our Charleston WV and New Albany Ohio locations near Columbus.