Detail 01
.50mm thickness
Thin. The pick flexes on contact, softening attack and adding a strummed shimmer across the strings.
Product detailSKU #1274228082329
DunlopTortex Pitch Black Standard Guitar Picks 1 Dozen .50 mm
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Twelve .50mm Tortex picks in black. Thin, flexible picks for strumming rhythm guitar. Same Tortex material, matte grip, no color-coding.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Acoustic strumming where you want the pick to give
- Rhythm parts that need a bright, percussive attack
- Keeping a dozen spares in a case or gig bag
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Lead players — .50mm flexes too much for fast single notes
- Bass, where thin picks fold under heavy strings
- Anyone who sorts picks by Tortex color — these are all black
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
Tortex material
Matte, slightly powdery surface. Holds grip when your hands sweat, unlike glossy celluloid.
Detail 03
Pitch Black finish
Standard Tortex breaks thickness by color. These are all black, so gauge is stamped rather than seen at a glance.
Detail 04
Standard shape
The common 351 teardrop outline. Broad grip surface, moderately pointed tip — nothing unusual to adapt to.
Detail 05
Pack of 12
Picks are consumable and easy to lose. A dozen at this price is a season's supply for most players.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Pick thickness is personal — try one gauge up and down before committing
- 02All black means you can't identify gauge by sight in a mixed pile
- 03Thin picks wear at the tip faster than heavy ones
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is .50mm too thin for me?
For strumming chords, no — the flex is the point. For single-note lead, solos, or picking through heavy strings, most players want .73mm or heavier so the tip doesn't bend away.
02What does Tortex feel like compared to a normal pick?
Dry and matte rather than slick. It grips fingers well when hands get sweaty and produces a slightly softer, less clicky attack than glossy celluloid picks.
03Are these the same as the colored Tortex picks?
Same material and shape. The difference is the finish — Pitch Black replaces the usual gauge-based color coding, so all thicknesses look identical.
04Can I use these on bass?
Not well. At .50mm the pick bends against heavy bass strings instead of driving them. Bassists using picks generally want 1.0mm or thicker.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
