Detail 01
.73 mm gauge
Middle of the road. Flexes enough to smooth out strumming, stiff enough to articulate single notes without folding.
Product detailSKU #1274228082583
DunlopTortex Standard Guitar Picks - .73 mm 1 Dozen
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Twelve .73 mm picks in the yellow Tortex gauge. The standard starting point for most guitarists — medium thickness, matte grip, works for strumming and single notes.
Strong match
Who this is for
- First picks for a new player figuring out gauge preference
- Acoustic strumming that needs some give but not floppiness
- Restocking the most-used gauge in a pick collection
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Heavy metal players wanting a stiff pick for fast picking
- Players who want a textured grip surface rather than matte
- Anyone chasing the loose flap of a thin .50 mm 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
Matte surface finish
Slightly chalky feel that resists slipping without molded texture. Grippier than glossy celluloid, smoother than Gator Grip.
Detail 03
Yellow color coding
Yellow means .73 mm across the Tortex line. Pull the right gauge from a jar without reading the print.
Detail 04
Standard 351 shape
Rounded shoulders with a medium point. The default pick outline most players already have muscle memory for.
Detail 05
One dozen per pack
Enough to stash picks in the case, on the stand, in a pocket and still lose several without noticing.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Tortex tips wear down with heavy picking; expect to rotate through the pack
- 02If you already prefer stiff picks, .88 mm or 1.0 mm will suit you better
- 03Twelve picks only; no case, tin or holder included
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is .73 mm a good thickness for a beginner?
Yes. It is the most common starting gauge — enough flex to forgive rough strumming, enough stiffness to pick individual strings cleanly.
02What does the yellow color mean?
Yellow identifies the .73 mm gauge in the Tortex line. Each thickness gets its own color so you can identify picks by sight.
03Are these good for acoustic or electric?
Both. At .73 mm the flex suits acoustic strumming well, and it is stiff enough for electric rhythm and basic lead work.
04How long does a Tortex pick last?
Depends on how hard you play. The tip gradually wears to a point and then a flat. Heavy strummers may go through several a month.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Yellow
