Fender is an amazing brand when it comes to all things guitar. The name is synonymous with quality and reliability. This plectrum or pick as they are known doesn't disappoint. I own the style depicted above. I love it's look, it isn't as flash or garish as a lot of the "trendy" picks on the market (of which I own plenty) It's tortoise shell look may be considered a bit sedate or even boring by some, but for me this is a classy understated look, that oozes sophistication and old school charm. However this won't be to everyones taste, if this design is a bit fuddy duddy for your liking this pick does come in a wide range of colours and designs more suited to blend in with the more modern style of pick. For me, I love this look and I don't own any of the bright cheerful designs of this pick but I do own plenty of this classic Fender design.


This pick I'm glad to say isn't a case of style over substance, it's well made, sturdy, yet flexible (the flexibility of the tip increases the thinner the pick you choose) This pick comes in a verity of thickness / strengths  as always. All come with the Fender signiture on them and the thickness written underneath. Of the various thicknesses, I find the thickest pick available to be useful for hard string playing, by this I mean where the player requires more volume and drama when using an acoustic guitar. I used this pick during a recording session where a Spanish flamenco inspired middle eight was suitable for a clients composition some months back. The rounded edged tip is flexible while the body is wide, strong and rigid, and was perfect for that track.


The thinnest pick is great for the plucking style of play where short notes are played in quick succession. And it also suits gentle, light strumming better than most picks on the market. The mid range 351 plectrum is my pick of choice as it features the best of both worlds, not too thick, not too thin, just right. It's a comfortable pick to use and shows no wear and tear even though I use it quite regularly. The thinner pick will show some wear if played aggressively over time, but that happens to all thin picks if "abused".


These quality picks are no more expensive than the inferior, poor quality, brittle picks available that won't even last you a gig. They cost around 65p a piece but as always prices vary, especially online. 

If you are only buying the one pick, I would strongly suggest going for the mid range 351, it is well made, it looks great, it works great, and most of all, it's a Fender, what more could you ask for? 

Thanks for reading :0) 2night

This can be purchased online at :
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For 43p each + shipping