Customer Reviews

Clayton Ultem Standard Guitar Picks, 1.20MM 1 Dozen

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These Clayton Ultem picks are actually some kind of breakthrough...they sound great...clean, clear, bright...they transmit vibration from the strings into your hand in a easy (not harsh) natural way whether picking or strumming, and they last way longer and spew much less dust on your guitar than typical plastic picks. I use the .56 for acoustic and the .72 for electric...killer for pinch harmonics and the most subtle musical gestures. Now that these picks have spoiled me, I literally cringe when I can only find a Fender or Martin pick. Highly recommended.

The second that this pick hit my strings I was stunned. Bright and warm all in one. They add detail to my playing that has made me a better player. A real nuance thing. I defy anyone to suggest a better pick. I'll try it but with much reservation. LOVE THESE PICKS!

This is one of my favorite plectrums. It is incredibly durable and will show almost no wear after tons of use. It has very limited flex, which I consider to be a good characteristic in a pick for most applications. This pick does not slip easily in the grasp, the texture allows it to be held firmly and comfortably for long periods of time. The tone produced by this is quite near to tortis shell, or to the very expensive Tortis brand protien polymer picks (from Red Bear Trading which mimics real hawkbill tortis shell almost identically). The tone from this pick is very crisp with balanced overtones and quick attack. The shape is the all time classic. Dollar for dollar this is one the very best all around picks out there. Now go play yer' guitar!

After owning a wide variety of name brand picks over the last 30 years, the Clayton Acetal Standards are what I have owned and used for about the last 12 years. However, feeling a bit adventurous I decided to try something of a different composition. Sadly, I don't think these picks have the grip control that the Acetal Standards have. I use the .63 and .80's and there is a difference in feel and comfort. I like the fact that the Acetals bend a little more than the Ultems and for some reason, the Clayton logo comes off on these picks rather quickly, whereas the Acetals don't seem to have this problem. For some reason this is a pet peeve with me. They do hold up well as far as fraying goes. They seem to wear down about as evenly and smoothly as the Acetals, but the firmness factor (even with the same gage) and grip is not as nice on these Ultems. I do however, highly recommend the Acetal picks and Clayton in general. They have not once let me down!