fingerpicks, Large, 12 picks (1)

Update after a few months -I really feel like I should have gotten these years ago. My playing has improved even though my mobility is getting worse. I eventually figured out that untrimmed works best for me, so probably try that too. I got these as a last-ditch effort to continue playing steel stringed guitars after some loss of sensation in my right hand after an injury. Nerve damage is weird-I can't describe what it feels like, but you don't want any. I was sure these would be a waste of fifteen bucks. You have to fit them to each finger, and that is a little fiddly. You can use fingernail trimmers and they cut and feel like fingernail. You are supposed to have your actual fingernails long enough to fit over the pick, I guess to give more feel and control. I didn't like playing that way because it aggravated the weird nerve damage feeling, so oh well, another gadget that didn't turn me in to Big Bill Broonzy overnight. Then I tried the just over my fingernails, not under as per instructions. Blammo. Instantly it felt like the kind of fingerpicks I always wanted, and I've tried them all. The old twelve-string sounded like a grand piano. Thanks Alaska pics. If you want these to work you have to experiment with the shape and trim.

I've tried several types of finger picks on my classical guitar and these are the best I've tried. They aren't ideal but they have some good qualities, namely...-they make a nice, bright sound.-the tip length is easy to modify (I like mine farely short and they clip easily with fingernail clippers and sand with fine sandpaper).-they stay put pretty well while I am playing. That is essential when playing in church!-they work equally well on my thumb. Much more suitable than standard thumb picks.-they are comfortable enough and don't cause any fatigue or notable pain.-they are the closest I've tried to feeling like natural fingernails. They are very thin and flexible.-the price isn't too bad for 12 picks (large size).-so far they have been durable. I haven't broken one yet.There are also a couple negatives in my opinion, which are...-you do need to have farely long fingernails to use these. Not as long as the picks, of course, but long enough to hold them in place under your fingernails.-they are a little tedious to put on. I usually put um on before I get up to play in public because it takes me a couple minutes to get them on just right.So, bottom line is, until I find something better these are my best option. If the negatives aren't a problem for you then I recommend trying these.

Excellent design but, I ordered and received Large picks. I am not a big guy, 5'8" and 170 lbs. The Large picks are better suited for children and are painful to wear. Unless sizing is changed, I would not recommend this product.

I debated trying these finger picks for years. I would get busy with life and stop playing guitar for a while, pick it up again and play until my nails wore away. While I don't think my nails are particularly brittle, they don't last long. I've tried lots of things, like using a clear nail polish to sort of reinforce my nails and that worked a little, it wasn't good enough. So, I tried different types of finger picks like the metal type often used for banjo. Those could be molded a fair bit but I couldn't stand how disconnected I felt. It was like trying to play through gloves. Then I tried some Ernie Ball plastic finger picks and wasn't impressed. Those had the same problems as the metal pics and they weren't easily adjustable.I'm glad I gave these aLaska piks a shot! These actually go over the top of your finger (the other types go under and cover your finger pad) and your nail rests on the top ridge. Pop them on, grab some nail clippers and trim them down. You can go crazy with it and file and sand it to perfection, but I've been happy with just a rough trim with the clippers.In my opinion, these are the easiest style of finger picks to get used to... by far. Everyone is different but I started feeling more confident with these as the first day went on. I use these on my fingers and use a Fred Kelly Delrin Speed pick for my thumb and think they pair up nicely.The sizing might be an issue for some folks. I have a hard time finding gloves big enough for my fat hands and was worried about not finding these picks in a variety pack. My local Guitar Center had these on back order so I decided to just try the large and figured since it's plastic, I could probably warm them up and widen them if needed. Just to give a rough idea of my finger size, my wedding ring is size 13 and these large picks fit snugly and don't move around. They aren't too tight, my finger tips do get a little blue after a while but I don't lose feeling. I saw a video on YouTube about these and the guy said he had the same size ring finger and went with the XL and he uses tape to keep them in place. As I said, the large fit me fine and I don't need anything else to make them stay put.I like them a lot so far and expect this 12 pack to last for a long long time. I only wish I got them sooner and I can keep my nails trimmed nicely and not look like a guitar playing Freddy Krueger!

I thought I could use these on my thumbs for playing Kalimba. I have very wide thumb tips so even the Large wasn't big enough. The clip part edges are sharp and there is extra little bits that need to be clipped off, a file did not remove the excess from being formed during manufacturing. I realize these are made for fingers and not necessarily thumbs but if you want to wear them on your thumb, really size way up.

Great finger picks. Enjoy them much more than others