JIM DUNLOPAcoustic Variety Pack Guitar Picks (PVP112)

I'm a perpetual novice with a guitar. I've had one around for years, but aside from being able to play a lot of chords, I've never been able to figure out how to "put it all together".So, I play, step away and play again. I've been using a '67 Guild T-100 electric hollow body without an amp to play on and had a few picks that had been hanging around for years along with some I'd made from various materials with a "Pick Punch" a friend had given me.A few months ago I found a Yamaha FG800J on sale for $199 and thought that maybe if I got a new guitar, I might stick with it and learn a little more.I got the only Yamaha available at a local Guitar Center and walked out with a new, out of tune, un set up, accoustic guitar in drizzling rain with no protection, no truss rod wrench or paperwork, that I'm guessing comes in it's factory packaging. So, if you are wondering about buying a guitar from an online vs local large retailer, this was my experience with a local.However, if possible, I recommend going local just so that you can hold the guitar and see if it feels right to you. I bought the Yamaha for all the wrong reasons, namely price and internet reviews... and got lucky... as it worked for me.When I got the Yamaha home, I tuned it and began playing with it. Once I got used to it, it was a worthwhile purchase and fun to play with, despite sounding a little "bright" to me.I had also noticed a change in the sound of the Yamaha depending on what old pick I used as well as how I held the pick.One pick was a Fender something that I'd been using for at least 10 years during my on and off strumming on the old Guild. The other picks were cut from various credit cards, when they expired, with a "Pick Punch".The fact that the "Pick Punch" picks were a slightly different shape from the Fender pick made a difference in sound as well as the material and thickness of the material. These were things I couldn't really hear with the old hollow body I'd been playing unplugged with.Other than wiping the rain off it and tuning it, the Yamaha was the same as when I walked out of Guitar Center with it. It also had stayed in tune after I tuned it.I already knew materials used in the pick and the side of the pick you used, could affect the guitar's sound, as well as how close you pick between the soundboard and saddle, which side of the pick you use and where you place your arm on the body. There is also a difference in sound, if you are finger picking, depending on which finger you use.But I was surprised by the changes in the Yamaha's sound that I could make by just using different picks from this variety pack. I held an open G chord and used different picks to hit the same notes. I also changed their positions and got a variety of sounds from doing that. One pick made the factory strings less bright, another pick made them brighter etc.If I was playing with a thin pick and slid my finger down to pluck a few strings, it made a difference in sound by acting like a heavier pick. Flip the pick and play with the side, large end or corners and you get different sounds as well.These picks also worked wonders on an old Guild D125-12 I had picked up from ebay.The Guild was far different from the new Yamaha as it came to me as a 10 year old Good Will purchase that had a cracked soundboard when it arrived from Colorado. I rehydrated the sound board, then had a local guitar person check the structure, glue the cracks and set the Guild up. These picks, particularly the thinner ones, really seem to bring out the "sparkle" of the 12 string as I've tried to figure out how to play it and the Yamaha.As of now I only plan on changing the strings, setting up the saddle and polishing the frets on the Yamaha . I've learned I can adjust the sound to my novice ears with the picks and change the strings again in the future if I don't like the playability/sound of the Elixirs that I will be putting on.I have no regrets on this purchase.Play with your string size/brand/picks/strumming arm position...and set up... and you may find yourself happy if you have what many consider a beginner guitar. I have.As of now, I have no plans to upgrade my $199 Yamaha FG800J beyond setting the action (which will make a huge difference as the Yamaha currently has action that is high) with the stock saddle, polishing the frets and installing the new strings.Hopefully someday I'll figure out how it all works to make something that sounds like music.

Nice variety pack, especially when you aren't really sure what pick you'll like best when you're trying a new style or are a beginner. I got this pack cause it had one specific pick I liked (the gold one that has a grippy surface) and I wanted to try some other ones.

Ok. Let’s start with I can be very indecisive at time so making the right choice racked my brain for a minute. I’m still spanking new at learning to play the guitar. Being self taught, it takes bit longer to get answers as opposed to if you had an instructor. So I went with this Dunlop Variety Pack and it was worth it. So many colors to choice from, it’s like being in a candy shop. Did I mention, I loose picks often, so this having a dozen picks sitting in my drawer is like a life line for me. Durable… sturdy… and various sizes to suit your liking. Love the .73mm Tortex Flex, easy grip for me and it’s got a cool lil turtle graphic on there too.

Nice, inexpensive guitar picks, 3 thicknesses

Good selection. Was great for trying to narrow down my favorite style of pick. Just ordered a large pack of the ones I liked most.

All these picks are great quality; I think they're made in the US. The variety pack lets you try many different sizes and thicknesses of picks to see which one works for you. Great for a beginner who might not be sure what kind of pick they'll like best, or for someone who just wants to try out some different picks for a decent price.

Love these picks!

nice