Detail 01
Horn material
Denser and harder than wood, closer to the old tortoiseshell feel. Warm attack, more volume than a soft plastic pick.
Product detailSKU #1296839766606
ClaytonHorn Exotic Picks 3-Pack
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Three horn picks. Horn is the traditional pre-plastic pick material — dense, hard, with a warm attack. For players chasing that older tone.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Acoustic players wanting a warm attack without plastic click
- Jazz and archtop players used to dense, stiff picks
- Anyone wanting to try horn before committing to more
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who want flex; horn is stiff with almost no give
- Anyone on a tight pick budget — this is dollars per pick
- Players who need a specific plastic gauge they already trust
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
3-pack
Three picks, so you have backups, but treat them like gear rather than disposables.
Detail 03
Natural color
Undyed horn, so pattern and shade vary piece to piece. Yours will not look identical to a photo.
Detail 04
Organic material
Horn responds to how you hold it and wears into your grip over time, unlike molded plastic.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Horn can crack if flexed hard or dropped on concrete
- 02No holder or case — three loose picks only
- 03Natural material means each pick varies slightly in color and grain
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What does horn sound like versus Tortex?
Warmer and rounder with less high-end click. Horn is denser and stiffer, so it moves the string harder for a fuller attack.
02Is horn the same as tortoiseshell?
No, but it is the closest legal substitute in feel and density. Tortoiseshell picks are banned; horn is the traditional stand-in.
03Do these need any care?
Keep them dry and away from heat. Horn is organic and can dry out or crack if left somewhere hot.
04Are they good for strumming?
Yes for acoustic strumming, where the warm attack helps. The stiffness means you get volume with less effort than a thin pick.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Natural
