Graphtech TUSQ Picks
Graph Tech picks are made of TUSQ, a patented material that's intended to be a replacement for ivory. This material is used on many high-end guitars as a replacement for the ivory material once used in nuts and saddles.
The picks come in multiple colors, each intended to have a different tonal profile. Drop them on a countertop and they will each have a different tonality as they resonate. However, when you play guitar, it is the strings that resonate, not the pick. Testing didn't reveal any difference in the tones produced by these picks.
Our Take:
✓ Pros
- ✓Three different tone options: bright, medium, and dark
- ✓Affordable experimentation with tonal variety
- ✓Smooth, comfortable playing action
- ✓Made from TUSQ synthetic bone material
- ✓Available in multiple gauges
- ✓Perfect for pick collectors and tone seekers
- ✓Consistent quality
✗ Cons
- ✗May need to buy all three varieties to find your preference
- ✗Not as distinctive as more exotic materials
- ✗Tone differences are subtle
Material: TUSQ (Man-made)
Synthetic material designed to mimic the properties of ivory.
Stiffness
Quietness
Smoothness
Warmth
Density
📋 Disclosure
No commercial relationship; we bought and reviewed our own.
