Detail 01
zinc body
Dense metal with no give. All the dynamic range comes from your picking hand, not the pick bending.
Product detailSKU #1315931602828
ClaytonZZ-Zinc Standard Metal Guitar Pick 1.0 mm
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 1.0 mm zinc pick in a standard shape. For electric players who want a hard, bright attack and a pick that will not wear out.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Cutting through a loud band mix on electric
- Players who chew through celluloid picks in a week
- Getting extra bite and click on palm-muted riffs
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Acoustic players wanting a warm, rounded strum
- Anyone concerned about faster string wear
- Strummers who rely on pick flex for feel
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
1.0 mm in metal
Far stiffer than 1.0 mm plastic. Treat it more like a heavy gauge than a medium.
Detail 03
metal edge on wound strings
Brighter, more aggressive attack with audible scrape, and noticeably faster string wear than nylon or celluloid.
Detail 04
standard shape
Same outline as a common plastic pick, so your grip and picking angle carry over without relearning.
Detail 05
bare gray metal
Smooth surface with no grip texture. It can get slippery once your hands sweat mid-set.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This is a single pick, not a multi-pack
- 02Expect to change strings more often than with plastic picks
- 03Metal can scratch a pickguard or finish if you dig in
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will a metal pick damage my strings?
It wears them faster than plastic. Strings will go dull sooner, especially wound ones. Nothing sudden, but plan on more frequent changes.
02Can I use this on an acoustic?
You can, but it emphasizes high end and pick scrape. Most acoustic players prefer something with flex and a softer edge.
03How does 1.0 mm metal compare to 1.0 mm plastic?
Much stiffer. Zinc does not flex at all, so it feels closer to a 1.5 mm or heavier plastic pick in the hand.
04Does it slip when your hands sweat?
It can. The surface is smooth metal with no grip texture, so a firmer grip or a chalked hand helps during long sets.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Gray
