Detail 01
Heavy gauge
Barely flexes. Attack is louder and more immediate, and the note starts exactly when you pick it.
Product detailSKU #1274034478872
D'Addario10 Small Guitar Picks Heavy Black Ice
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A ten-pack of small-shape heavy picks in D'Addario's Black Ice material. For players who want a stiff pick with a smaller grip surface.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Fast single-note work where a small pick stays out of the way
- Players with sweaty hands who lose grip on smooth picks
- Restocking a gig bag, case pocket, and mic stand at once
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Strummers who want the pick to flex and soften attack
- Players who prefer a large pick they can choke up on
- Anyone wanting a warm, rounded attack from a thin pick
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
Small shape
Less pick sticking out past your fingers. Easier control on lead lines, less surface for wide strumming.
Detail 03
Black Ice material
A grippier, textured feel than a slick standard pick, which matters when your hands get damp.
Detail 04
10-pack
Cheap enough to leave picks everywhere. Picks get lost far more often than they wear out.
Detail 05
Stiff pick on light strings
A heavy pick on light-gauge strings can pull notes sharp if you dig in hard.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Heavy picks feel very different from mediums — expect an adjustment
- 02Small shape suits pinched grips; large-grip players may find it cramped
- 03Gauge and shape are personal; buying one pack first is reasonable
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Are these good for acoustic strumming?
Heavy picks give a hard, direct attack with little give. Strummers usually prefer something thinner that flexes across the strings.
02How small is the small shape?
Smaller than a standard pick, so less of it extends past your fingertips. It favors control on single notes over broad strumming.
03Will these work on bass?
Yes. A heavy pick holds up against thicker bass strings, though the small shape gives you less to hold onto.
04What makes Black Ice different from a regular pick?
The material has a textured, grippier surface rather than a slick one, so the pick moves less in your fingers as you play.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
