Detail 01
.50 mm gauge
Bends noticeably against the strings. Smooths out uneven strums and softens the attack, at the cost of volume and note definition.
Product detailSKU #1274228082401
DunlopTortex Standard Guitar Picks - .50 mm 1 Dozen
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Thin .50 mm Tortex picks in the standard shape, twelve to a bag. For strummers who want the pick to flex across the strings.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Acoustic rhythm playing and open-chord strumming
- Beginners learning to sweep across all six strings evenly
- Players who want a softer, less percussive attack
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Lead players who need a rigid tip for fast single notes
- Bass players — thin picks flex too much on heavy strings
- Anyone who dislikes audible pick flap on strums
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
Standard shape
The common 351-style teardrop most players learn on. Fits any pick holder and feels familiar immediately.
Detail 03
Red color
Dunlop color-codes Tortex by gauge, so red identifies .50 mm at a glance in a drawer of mixed picks.
Detail 04
1 dozen
Twelve picks at roughly 48 cents each. Thin picks wear faster, so buying a dozen matters more here.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Thin picks wear and crack at the tip faster than heavy ones
- 02The same pick in 1.0 mm if this feels too floppy
- 03Bag of loose picks, not a tin or holder
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What gauge is the red Tortex?
Red is .50 mm, the thin end of the Tortex range. Dunlop gives each thickness its own color so you can tell gauge by sight.
02Is .50 mm too thin for electric guitar?
It's usable, but it flexes enough to soften single-note attack. Electric players chasing clarity and volume usually move to a heavier gauge.
03Are these good for beginners?
Yes. A thin pick forgives an uneven strumming hand by bending out of the way, which makes early chord work sound smoother.
04How long does a thin pick last?
Less time than a heavy one — there's less material at the tip to wear through. Daily strumming can round one off within weeks.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
