I’ve been on a big kick lately for really high quality picks and got a Blue Chip Big Jazz 60($40 pick!), a couple Wegen picks which are a bit less pricey, and my next one is a Red Bear pick. It’s arguable, but many people say Blue Chip picks are the best on the planet. They use a special material that is INCREDIBLY difficult to wear down and can actually last for years, and they sound really FULL. I love them.
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The Wegen pick surprised me because they almost feel like a cheap plastic, but they sound great and they feel amazing because of the grips and the bevels which make them feel very smooth and broken in.
https://www.gryphonstrings.com/wegen-picks/
Red Bear’s are supposed to sound like real tortoise shell, which is what pick used to be made out of, but you have to be careful with those because too much moisture can destroy them(These also run about $35 per pick with shipping). These can also be made with speed bevels for more playability. These are also the ones Guthrie Govan uses and even has a signature pick with them. Red Bear also has a pretty huge selection if shapes and sizes and is pretty much guaranteed to have the perfect shape for you. The problem is that there is only 2 guys making all of their picks and they only make new picks once every 2 or 3 weeks.
https://www.redbeartrading.com/
As for the cheap ones, the new Tortex Flow 1.5mm are AMAZING! Compared to the others they don’t sound as good, but the shape might be the perfect shape. It’s full size like the standard teardrop shape, but it also has a more pointed tip like a Jazz III. I HIGHLY recommend these if you are a fan of Tortex, Jazz IIIs, or standard teardrops shape picks. It’s really the perfect combination of other classic picks.
https://www.jimdunlop.com/product/558p100-7-10137-11605-4.do
