Dunlop: Picks, Electric Strings

Q: Bronze or phosphor bronze: which strings for an acoustic guitar?

80/20 bronze strings have a bright, crisp sound but age faster. Phosphor bronze gives a warmer, rounder tone and resists corrosion better. Choose according to the sound you want and the way you play.

Q: What is the difference between normal and high tension on a classical guitar?

Tension describes how firm the strings are. Normal tension is softer and more comfortable. High tension gives more volume and projection but requires more finger strength. The tension is stated by the manufacturer on each set.

Q: What pick thickness should I choose?

A thin pick (under 0.60 mm) suits strumming and chords. A medium pick (0.60 to 0.80 mm) is versatile. A thick pick (over 0.80 mm) offers more precision and control for lead playing. See our guide "Thickness, shape, material: how to choose your pick" (in French).

Tools

DUNLOP

B100

B100 - Peg winder

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Price from €2.78

€3.48

Peg winder for bass and guitar.

Pack of 6 Tortex 0.88 Medium Guitar Picks

Tortex (Dunlop)

DUNLOP

418R88

Pack of 6 Tortex 0.88 Medium Guitar Picks

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Price from €4.70

€5.88

Tortex is the most widely used pick series in the world. They come in several shapes and hold up excellently over time with minimal wear.

Pack of 6 picks Tortex 0.73 MEDIUM-LIGHT

Tortex (Dunlop)

DUNLOP

418R73

Pack of 6 picks Tortex 0.73 MEDIUM-LIGHT

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Price from €4.51

€5.64

Tortex is the most widely used pick series in the world. They come in several shapes and hold up excellently over time with minimal wear.

Tortex (Dunlop)

DUNLOP

418R60

Pack of 6 picks Tortex 0.60 LIGHT

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Price from €4.70

€5.88

Tortex is the most widely used pick series in the world. They come in several shapes and hold up excellently over time with minimal wear.

Pack of 6 picks Gator grip 2.00 EXTRA-HEAVY

Gator (Dunlop)

DUNLOP

417R200

Pack of 6 picks Gator grip 2.00 EXTRA-HEAVY

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Price from €4.37

€5.46

Gator Grips have a radical non-slip surface that "never lets go", just like an alligator! Its profile is tapered for precise attack and quick release. The heavier gauges will suit bass players perfectly.

Care Products

DUNLOP

654

Formula 65 - Guitar polish & cleaner

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Price from €10.75

€13.44

Dunlop's "Formula 65" has become the essential everyday standard for most technicians, guitarists and workshops around the world.

Tortex (Dunlop)

DUNLOP

418R114

Pack of 6 picks Tortex 1.14 HEAVY

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Price from €4.32

€5.40

Tortex is the most widely used pick series in the world. They come in several shapes and hold up excellently over time with minimal wear.

Pack of 6 picks Nylon standard 0.73 MEDIUM

Nylon (Dunlop)

DUNLOP

44R73

Pack of 6 picks Nylon standard 0.73 MEDIUM

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Price from €4.51

€5.64

The Nylon Standard pick series has become legendary at Dunlop for its resilience and sturdiness. The thinnest models are perfectly suited to acoustic strummers, and the thickest provide an aggressive attack for rockers.

Pack of 6 picks Nylon standard 0.60 MEDIUM-LIGHT

Nylon (Dunlop)

DUNLOP

44R60

Pack of 6 picks Nylon standard 0.60 MEDIUM-LIGHT

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Price from €4.61

€5.76

Pick Accessories

DUNLOP

5005

5005 - Self-adhesive guitar pick holder

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Price from €4.99

€6.24

This spring-loaded pick dispenser lets you store several picks and take them out with a simple flick of the thumb, always bringing them up to the top.

Tortex (Dunlop)

DUNLOP

418R50

Pack of 6 picks Tortex 0.50 EXTRA-LIGHT

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Price from €4.32

€5.40

Tortex is the most widely used pick series in the world. They come in several shapes and hold up excellently over time with minimal wear.

Gator (Dunlop)

DUNLOP

417R71

Pack of 6 picks Gator grip 0.71 MEDIUM

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Price from €4.03

€5.04

Delrin (Dunlop)

DUNLOP

41R200

Pack of 6 picks Delrin 2.00 EXTRA HEAVY

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Price from €3.36

€4.20

Delrin is one of the latest innovations in plastics. Dunlop uses it to make very durable, non-deforming picks that give a real glide over the strings.

Jazztone (Dunlop)

DUNLOP

477R208

Pack of 6 picks Jazztone 208

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Price from €11.52

€14.40

The Jazztone series was designed specifically for jazz guitarists. Jazztone picks feature a non-slip surface and increased durability. They are ideal for speed and allow very precise playing.

Pack of 6 picks Gator grip 1.50 SUPER HEAVY

Gator (Dunlop)

DUNLOP

417R150

Pack of 6 picks Gator grip 1.50 SUPER HEAVY

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Price from €3.74

€4.68

Delrin (Dunlop)

DUNLOP

41R150

Pack of 6 picks Delrin 1.50 SUPER HEAVY

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Price from €3.22

€4.02

Delrin is one of the latest innovations in plastics. Dunlop uses it to make very durable, non-deforming picks that give a real glide over the strings.

Gator (Dunlop)

DUNLOP

417R96

Pack of 6 picks Gator grip 0.96 HEAVY

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Price from €3.74

€4.68

Delrin (Dunlop)

DUNLOP

41R114

Pack of 6 picks Delrin 1.14 VERY HEAVY

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Price from €3.17

€3.96

Delrin is one of the latest innovations in plastics. Dunlop uses it to produce highly durable, non-deforming picks that give a real gliding feel on the strings.

Pack of 6 picks Nylon standard 0.38 EXTRA-LIGHT

Nylon (Dunlop)

DUNLOP

44R38

Pack of 6 picks Nylon standard 0.38 EXTRA-LIGHT

Express shipping

Price from €4.61

€5.76

Classical string set Performance series Nylon/plated silver Normal tension

Standard Classical Strings

DUNLOP

DCV100NS

Classical string set Performance series Nylon/plated silver Normal tension

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Price from €9.50

€11.88

These classical guitar strings provide a perfectly balanced and expressive tonal palette, blending deep, throaty lows with highs that are crisp and bright.

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Celluloid

DUNLOP

JH-EL

Pack of 12 picks Celluloid Jimi Hendrix Heavy Electric Ladyland

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Price from €7.06

€7.50 €8.82

To commemorate Jimi Hendrix's albums, Dunlop designed these metal tins decorated with the album covers, each holding a dozen picks.

Celluloid

DUNLOP

483R05MD

Pack of 6 picks Celluloid tortoiseshell-look MEDIUM

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Price from €4.51

€5.64

These picks are made of traditional tortoiseshell-look celluloid, a material very close to tortoiseshell in both feel and sound.

Nylon (Dunlop)

DUNLOP

449R88

Pack of 6 picks Nylon Max Grip 0.88 mm

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Price from €4.22

€5.28

These picks have a textured surface that lets the fastest players play with remarkable precision without ever losing control of their pick.

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Celluloid

DUNLOP

JH-BAL

Pack of 12 picks Celluloid Jimi Hendrix Medium Bold As Love

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Price from €7.06

€7.50 €8.82

To commemorate Jimi Hendrix's albums, Dunlop designed these metal tins decorated with the album covers, each holding a dozen picks.

Nylon (Dunlop)

DUNLOP

449R114

Pack of 6 picks Nylon Max Grip 1.14 mm

Express shipping

Price from €4.70

€5.88

These picks have a textured surface that lets the fastest players play with remarkable precision without ever losing control of their pick.

Pack of 6 picks Nylon JAZZ III Red 1.38mm pointed

Nylon (Dunlop)

DUNLOP

47R3N

Pack of 6 picks Nylon JAZZ III Red 1.38mm pointed

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Price from €6.72

€8.40

Small in size, with a comfortable grip: the NYLON JAZZ series comes in 3 versions (differing in how pointed the tip is) and 2 materials (red nylon for standard nylon, black nylon for a grippier nylon).

Pack of 6 picks Nylon JAZZ III Black 1.38mm pointed

Nylon (Dunlop)

DUNLOP

47R3S

Pack of 6 picks Nylon JAZZ III Black 1.38mm pointed

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Price from €6.72

€8.40

Tortex (Dunlop)

DUNLOP

472RH3

Pack of 6 picks Tortex JAZZ H3 HEAVY

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Price from €4.51

€5.64

Tortex is the most widely used pick series in the world. They come in several shapes and hold up excellently over time with minimal wear. Pointed shape for precise attack, good grip.

Nylon (Dunlop)

DUNLOP

449R60

Pack of 6 picks Nylon Max Grip 0.60mm

Express shipping

Price from €4.22

€5.28

These picks have a textured surface that lets the fastest players play with remarkable precision without ever losing control of their pick.

Pack of 6 picks Tortex SHARP 0.88 MEDIUM

Tortex (Dunlop)

DUNLOP

412R88

Pack of 6 picks Tortex SHARP 0.88 MEDIUM

Express shipping

Price from €4.42

€5.52

Tortex is the most widely used pick series in the world. They come in several shapes and hold up excellently over time with minimal wear. Very pointed shape, for precise and fast attack.

Pack of 6 Delrin 0.46 Flexible Guitar Picks

Delrin (Dunlop)

DUNLOP

41R46

Pack of 6 Delrin 0.46 Flexible Guitar Picks

Express shipping

Price from €2.88

€3.60

Delrin is one of the latest innovations in plastics. Dunlop uses it to produce highly durable, non-deforming picks that give a real gliding feel on the strings.

Jazztone (Dunlop)

DUNLOP

477R207

Pack of 6 picks Jazztone 207

Express shipping

Price from €11.14

€13.92

The Jazztone series was designed specifically for jazz guitarists. Jazztone picks feature a non-slip surface and increased durability. They are ideal for speed and allow very precise playing.

Ultex (Dunlop)

DUNLOP

433R114

Pack of 6 picks Ultex Sharp 1.14 mm

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Price from €8.16

€10.20

As light as a feather, harder than a rhino horn, the Ultex pick is virtually indestructible. From the most aggressive hard rock to flamenco, this pick suits every playing style. You will be surprised!!!

Nylon (Dunlop)

DUNLOP

449R73

Pack of 6 picks Nylon Max Grip 0.73 mm

Express shipping

Price from €4.42

€5.52

These picks have a textured surface that lets the fastest players play with remarkable precision without ever losing control of their pick.

Delrin (Dunlop)

DUNLOP

41R71

Pack of 6 picks Delrin 0.71 MEDIUM

Express shipping

Price from €3.36

€4.20

Delrin is one of the latest innovations in plastics. Dunlop uses it to make very durable, non-deforming picks that give a real glide over the strings.

Ultex (Dunlop)

DUNLOP

421R73

Pack of 6 picks Ultex 0.73 MEDIUM

Express shipping

Price from €6.62

€8.28

Ultex is the new pick material that carries the slightest touch through to your fingers and gives you an extremely intuitive feel for the strings. ULTEX picks are extremely durable, offer a very wide playing dynamic range and have very sharp edges. Versatile and expressive, they are at home in all styles: Rock, Blues, Jazz, Acoustic.

Pack of 6 picks Gator grip 0.58 MEDIUM-LIGHT

Gator (Dunlop)

DUNLOP

417R58

Pack of 6 picks Gator grip 0.58 MEDIUM-LIGHT

Express shipping

Price from €3.46

€4.32

Pack of 6 picks Nylon standard 0.46 LIGHT

Nylon (Dunlop)

DUNLOP

44R46

Pack of 6 picks Nylon standard 0.46 LIGHT

Express shipping

Price from €3.74

€4.68

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Celluloid

DUNLOP

JH-AYE

Pack of 12 picks Celluloid Jimi Hendrix Medium Are You Experienced

Express shipping

Price from €7.06

€7.50 €8.82

To commemorate Jimi Hendrix's albums, Dunlop designed these metal tins decorated with the album covers, each holding a dozen picks.

Pack of 6 picks Tortex TRIANGLE 0.73 MEDIUM-LIGHT

Tortex (Dunlop)

DUNLOP

431R73

Pack of 6 picks Tortex TRIANGLE 0.73 MEDIUM-LIGHT

Express shipping

Price from €4.51

€5.64

Tortex is the most widely used pick series in the world. They come in several shapes and hold up excellently over time with minimal wear. All the advantages of standard Tortex picks with a very large gripping surface.

Pack of 6 picks Gator grip 1.14 VERY HEAVY

Gator (Dunlop)

DUNLOP

417R114

Pack of 6 picks Gator grip 1.14 VERY HEAVY

Express shipping

Price from €3.74

€4.68

Ultex (Dunlop)

DUNLOP

421R100

Pack of 6 picks Ultex 1.00 HEAVY

Express shipping

Price from €7.58

€9.48

Ultex is the new pick material that carries the slightest contact into your fingers and gives you an extremely intuitive feel for the strings. ULTEX picks are extremely durable, offer a very wide dynamic range and have very clean edges. Versatile and expressive, they are at ease in all styles: Rock, Blues, Jazz, Acoustic.

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Celluloid

DUNLOP

JH-BOG

Pack of 12 picks Celluloid Jimi Hendrix Heavy Band of Gypsys

Express shipping

Price from €7.06

€7.50 €8.82

To commemorate Jimi Hendrix's albums, Dunlop designed these metal tins decorated with the album covers, each holding a dozen picks.

Nylon (Dunlop)

DUNLOP

449R150

Pack of 6 picks Nylon Max Grip 1.50 mm

Express shipping

Price from €4.42

€5.52

These picks have a textured surface that lets the fastest players play with remarkable precision without ever losing control of their pick.

Pack of 6 picks Tortex TRIANGLE 1.00 MEDIUM-HEAVY

Tortex (Dunlop)

DUNLOP

431R100

Pack of 6 picks Tortex TRIANGLE 1.00 MEDIUM-HEAVY

Express shipping

Price from €4.13

€5.16

Pack of 6 picks Tortex SHARP 1.50 EXTRA-HEAVY

Tortex (Dunlop)

DUNLOP

412R150

Pack of 6 picks Tortex SHARP 1.50 EXTRA-HEAVY

Express shipping

Price from €4.03

€5.04

Tortex is the most widely used pick series in the world. They are available in several shapes and hold up excellently over time with minimal wear. Very pointed shape, for precise and fast attack.

Delrin (Dunlop)

DUNLOP

41R96

Pack of 6 picks Delrin 0.96 HEAVY

Express shipping

Price from €2.50

€3.12

Delrin is one of the latest innovations in plastics. Dunlop uses it to produce highly durable, non-deforming picks that give a real gliding feel on the strings.

Ultex (Dunlop)

DUNLOP

427R

Pack of 6 picks Ultex Jazz III

Express shipping

Price from €8.74

€10.92

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FAQ

Find answers to common questions

1 Which string gauge should I choose for an electric guitar?

"Extra-light" sets (for example 009-042) make bends easier and suit fast playing. The standard 010-046 is the most versatile. Heavier gauges (011 and above) give a fuller sound and suit low tunings. After a significant change of gauge, your guitar may need a setup. See our guide "How to choose your string gauge" (in French).

2 Bronze or phosphor bronze: which strings for an acoustic guitar?

3 What is the difference between normal and high tension on a classical guitar?

4 What is the scale length of a bass and why does it matter?

Scale length is the vibrating length of the string, from the nut to the bridge. Sets exist in several lengths (short, medium, long, extra-long). Most basses are long scale (34 inches), but check your instrument's length before buying. See our guide "How to choose your bass strings (gauge and scale)" (in French).

5 What pick thickness should I choose?

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