Detail 01
.50 mm thickness
Thin and flexible. Slaps across strings for a light, even strum instead of digging into each one.
Product detailSKU #1296839766623
DunlopTortex T3 Guitar Picks 12-Pack .50 mm
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Twelve thin Tortex picks at .50 mm. Built for strumming, where the flex does the work and the pick gives way across the strings.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Acoustic strumming where you want an even, blended chord
- Players who find thicker picks too stiff and clicky
- Beginners learning rhythm and chord changes
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Lead players — this gauge flexes too much for fast single notes
- Heavy pickers who will bend or snap a thin pick
- Electric players chasing a firm, punchy attack
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 that grips without a coating. Wears down gradually instead of chipping.
Detail 03
T3 shape
Sharper tip than the standard Tortex teardrop. Adds some definition back to a pick this thin.
Detail 04
Red color
Dunlop color-codes Tortex by gauge. Red always means .50 mm, so you can grab the right one blind.
Detail 05
12-pack
Thin picks wear and bend faster than heavy ones, so a dozen goes quicker than you'd expect.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Thin picks flex loudly against strings — some players hear that as clicking.
- 02This gauge fights you on lead lines; keep a thicker pick nearby.
- 03Tortex grip fades as the matte surface polishes with use.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is .50 mm too thin?
For strumming, no — the flex is the point. For single-note lead work, yes; the tip bends away from the string and you lose attack and control.
02What is the difference between .50 mm and .88 mm?
Thickness and stiffness. The .50 mm bends easily and suits strumming. The .88 mm is medium and handles both rhythm and lead.
03Do these work on electric guitar?
They work, but most electric players prefer something stiffer. Thin picks soften the attack and make fast picking harder to control.
04Does the red color mean anything?
Yes. Dunlop codes Tortex picks by thickness, and red is .50 mm. The color tells you the gauge at a glance.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
