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Ultimate Thumb Pick

(12 customer reviews)

Original price was: $19.95.Current price is: $13.95.

Ultimate thumb picks finger picks One Size Fits Most The pick pocket allows the swap-out of picks Clear sleeve “disappears” & Stays in place!

UPC: 091128814464

Availability: 38 in stock (can be backordered)

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Ultimate Thumb Pick

Thumb picks for stringed instruments have been around since ancient times, and used on guitars, ukuleles, autoharps, banjos, pedal-steel, mandolins–you name it.  The sound each stringed instrument generates is unique and different compared to the sound generated when the same instrument is strummed.  Conventional flat picks are commonly held between one’s thumb and forefinger, with sound being generated through strumming.  A variation to this method, known as “finger picking” has evolved over the years and increased in popularity.  However, finger picking involves plucking the strings with one’s fingernails, which can lead to torn nails, bleeding, and pain.  Not only is there a need in the art for devices that enable finger picking without damage to one’s own fingers and nails, but there is also a need for a similar device for the very unique digit known as the human thumb, which generally plucks the strings from a different angle, compared to the upstroke of the human fingers.  The present invention is just that very device, solving the special needs specific to the thumb.

The “Pick-Pocket” technology hugs & holds the end-user’s pick of choice firmly in place.

Choose a personal favorite from the wide variety of flat pick materials [including metal] for guitar, Autoharp, banjo, pedal steel, mandolin, or any other stringed instrument you might be performing with…This clear cot material has more elasticity than the neutral-colored finger pick cots.  Left-handed players can “reverse” the pick so that it exits out the top of the pocket, thereby turning a right-handed sleeve into a left-handed sleeve with no loss in performance capability.

  • One size fits most; the pick pocket accommodates your flat pick of choice
  • Extremely comfortable, durable, stretchy cot stays put
  • Firmly “hugs” the end-user’s pick of choice
  • Pick-angle is adjustable, which increases the ultimate thumb pick’s versatility

 

12 reviews for Ultimate Thumb Pick

  2. Debbie Hatfield –

    this is tom my wife spoke to Gus about purchasing a left hand thumb pick pocket with a thin gauge pick he said it can be done I would like to pur chase two but on your website I did not see any place to disclose left or right hand I only have two fingers on left hand and can only strum with thumb I am learning to play left handed with help from chord buddy you can reach me at her e mail address or call me at 443 207 1102

    • gus –

      Hi Tom! I emailed my response to you, with details…Yes, I can customize the pick pocket on my end, prior to shipping. Just leave instructions during check-out, in the “notes” area. Thank you for your interest in our products!
      ~Gus

  3. Trey Reagan –

    Hello – I love the concepts of your products!! I currently use Dunlop Tortex .50 picks (the red ones) can I use these thin picks with this ultimate thumb pick? I love the clear design as well – are they clear by design or are there various colors? Thanks!!

    • gus –

      Clear by design, and YES, your thin picks work just fine! Sorry for the delay in answering this email…

  4. Thomas Valencia (verified owner) –

    hello Gus, thanks for the super fast shipping this pick is awesome I was a flat pick rock n roll player but I had a brain aneurysm then month and a half coma 14 years ago I’ve tried a few thumb picks but they never worked for me either slipp to much and/or falls off.I have a heavy hand but this pick is a GOD send i played an hour i couldnt do that scene i been disabled. next month ill but a few more may GOD bless you for many more years.

  5. Nadia (verified owner) –

    Great product ,works amazing.Can’t wait for the new design 🙂

  6. Grover Rutter –

    Can the 2 generation thumb pick be purchased now? I see no place on yout site to order it. Sorry for being a pain! Grove

    • gus –

      Hello Grove! We’ve tweaked the thumb pick design, however, it is still only available in the “one-size-fits-most”.
      Are you looking for a larger sleeve?
      Gus

  7. gus –

    We are extremely PLEASED that the Ultimate Thumb Pick is working out for you, Doc!

  8. DocRock1007 –

    The Ultimate Thumbpick has been essential in tranforming my playing guitar from amateur strumming to finger picking.

    It began simultaneously with a friend who had bought one and showed it to me as a solution for not losing your pick while playing.

    I had first joked that one person’d suggested instead using a long piece of scotch tape, taped to the chin on one end, and extra pick taped to the other.

    I had begun to liken my right arm’s guitar playing to that of sawing wood, like a piano player banging all chords in unison, Ramones-style. I saw Tommy Emmanuel’s youtube “Thumbpicking Master class” (https://youtu.be/Xm2ODiNUhac), where he turns his right hand into an orchestra with bass line, melody, and rhythm section, simultaneously. He uses a traditional thumpick, but uses different sizes and may file them, I think. The choices are few.

    Whereas for picks (“plectrums”) there are many choices, and I had evolved from thin clicky clack picks as a beginner to settling on the big stubby 3.0, as I learned wrist looseness to get clicky clack instead of relying on the pick flexing a plastic clicky clack sound, but, could get many many variations of sounds from the stubby with all of its sculpting of compound curvature, and rigidity offering stability.

    Enter The Ultimate Thumbpick: Suddenly the best of both worlds, and, more. Now my index finger can either hold the pick just, or almost just as before (with now no chance of loosening, or repositioning during fanatical playing), and, enjoy exquisite control of fine angulation, or my index finger can do its own thing. I find it also to offer great sound and control repetoire for double-stopping. As one learns the flex properties of the silicone as the stubby attacks under different angles, distances, and different grips, or no grip, a new world of sound begins to open up. It has become a must for me. If I forget to bring it to a gig I can still play barehand, but much style and intracacy is left behind. Still have much to learn, but, getting there: https://youtu.be/-KDVIwx33NI -DocRock1007

  9. Michael Katz –

    I love this pick for the ability to flat pick and play fingerpick styles interchangeably. Unfortunately, I can only use it for short periods of time because the fit is too tight for me. I hope the new version is either larger, adjustable, or can be sized by the user. The Ultimate picks are revolutionary. Thank you so much for all your effort.

    • gus –

      Michael; Until we create the LARGE thumb pick sleeve, an expansion slit may be added for extra breathing room. You can take a chance on your end, or I can perform the modification on my end, if you’d prefer…email me with your order number, and let’s see if we can’t “fix” this… ~Gus
      Gus@crossroadsmusiccompany.com

  10. gus –

    Chris Zoupa demonstrates the use of the Ultimate Thumb Pick, allowing him to do some “tapping” while the pick remains in place until he needs it again…

  11. DAVID CASSEL (verified owner) –

    I found this thumbpick/holder several years ago, having carpal tunnel problems ,no sense of feel or grip in my right hand fingertips …..Was so frustrated constantly dropping picks and not even knowing it until I heard how it was destroying my playing…I tried every other thing out there, velcro picks, grippy picks,gorrilla snot,I was actually tapeing picks onto my thumb…..This thumbpick saved my ability to play, makes it enjoyable again…I sometimes even get lazy strumming and don’t even have to grip the pick with my forefinger….I’m so glad I found this!!!!

  12. Pamela Avery –

    Finally the perfect thumb pick! I just received mine yesterday and have been playing non-stop since. I could never grip a regular pick enough to even perform an upstroke. Now with the ultimate thumb pick I am able to make all kinds of strums possible. I thought I was doomed to playing my ukulele forever without ever getting into the guitar but that is all changed now that I have this versatile tool. Now to try out all types of picks for different sounds. Thank you, thank you!

    • Gus –

      Hello Pamela! Happy New Year, and I’m hoping the thumb picks are exceeding your expectations… We’re approaching the one year mark for you… how are they holding up?
      My Best,
      Gus

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