Detail 01
0.88 mm thickness
Flexes a little on chords, holds firm on single notes. The common compromise gauge for players who do both.
Product detailSKU #1274228081907
DunlopTortex Pitch Black Standard Guitar Picks 1 Dozen .88 mm
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Medium-heavy 0.88 mm Tortex in the all-black Pitch Black finish, twelve per bag. A middle-ground gauge that handles both chords and single notes.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players who switch between rhythm and lead in the same song
- A first step up from thin picks without going fully rigid
- Restocking a gig bag with a gauge that covers most situations
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting maximum rigidity for heavy low tunings
- Anyone who sorts picks by color; every gauge here is black
- Light fingerpicking-style strumming that suits a thin flexible 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
Pitch Black finish
All-black across the whole line, so you cannot tell gauges apart by color. Gauge is printed on the face instead.
Detail 03
Tortex material
Matte, chalky surface that stays grippy with sweaty hands. Wears at the tip over time rather than cracking.
Detail 04
Standard shape
Common teardrop outline, wide enough for a three-finger grip with a medium-rounded tip.
Detail 05
1 dozen
Twelve picks, about 61 cents each. Cheap enough to scatter around and not track.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01The printed gauge marking rubs off with use; after that, all your Pitch Blacks look identical.
- 02Picks only. No holder, clip or case.
- 03Costs more than the standard color Tortex for the same pick in black.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What is the difference between Pitch Black and regular Tortex?
The finish. Pitch Black picks are black at every gauge instead of Dunlop's gauge-coded colors. Material, shape and feel are the same.
02Is 0.88 mm a good all-around thickness?
Yes. It bends slightly on strumming and stays stiff enough for single-note lines, which is why it's one of the most common gauges.
03How do I tell the gauge once the print wears off?
You can't by sight. Keep gauges in separate bags, or feel the flex against your thumb to compare.
04How many picks come in a pack?
Twelve, all 0.88 mm.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
