Fred Kelly Picks D2-L-8 Delrin Slick Light Guitar Pick (Pack of 8)

I like the idea of thumb picks, but I've never found one that gave me the responsive feel of playing the string that I get with either a thumb or a flatpick. Until now. I bought the "light" ones (D2-L-8), and they have a completely different feel from any thumb pick I've tried. The material is softer than other picks, and the flexibility eliminates the lack of control you get with a rigid pick. It's not flabby like a thin gauge pick, but more like a medium. Because the tip is a little pointy, I rounded it with a fingernail clipper. Suits me better that way. Most thumb picks I've used slide around on my thumb, so I ordered the smaller ones (D2-L-8). I have big hands, and they fit tightly. Maybe too tight for some people, but they don't move at all, and it's worth a pinched thumb for that. I highly recommend these picks. UPDATE: I've been using these for 2+ years, and they have changed how I play, for the better. The "feel" of these picks is really unique, and they produce a more natural sound. The sound is louder than a fingernail, with a softer tone. The sound is similar to a delrin flatpack - and if you haven't tried those, you should. Finally, the key for me has been trimming these picks way down, so that my thumb is in pretty much the same position it would be with a long thumbnail. Very little change to my playing style, but I don't have to worry about tearing up a thumbnail. I LOVE these picks.

I'm fairly new to fingerstyle guitar - played pop, rock and country in bands for years. Although I would rate this as a medium pick rather than a light - I have no background to make that authoritatively. These are really nice thumb picks and should do the job for any guitarist needing one. Can't comment on (thumb) size as I have nothing to compare.

I've been trying Travis Picking with these picks and really like them. I would have given them 5 stars instead of 4 if the product description had not been misleading. The thumb size is not large, it is only medium (or standard). These have product code D2-L-8 (i.e., Derlin material, light 0.70mm, 8 per package). The "large" size of these thumb picks have product code D2B-L-8. The "B" apparently stands for "big" (large). Sizes medium (standard) or large are only relative terms. You need to figure out for yourself what size fits your thumb best without squeezing too tight. I think when Fred Kelly started making these picks, they only offered the standard size. The "large" size was added later. If you have big hands, the B size might be a little more comfortable.

Forgive this long winded review, but, a lot of things are different now. Having used tortoise shell thumb picks for years, it is amazing to discover a product that changes your guitar picking style completely. The light Slick Pick has done that. The volume of this pick more closely matches the volume of fingernails. It fits more snugly around the thumb (therefore it doesn't snag on the strings during exuberant pickin'), hold it with the index finger and it makes a great no slip flat pick. These picks have opened new right hand picking AND strumming windows. It's been a long time since something so (seemingly) insignificant has brought back the joy of musical discovery! Get some-you won't regret it.

High quality, great price, fast delivery. These get rave reviews from so many, but they just do not work for me. I use the very outside corner edge of my thumb for Travis picking. These picks, no matter the amount of clipping and detailed filing 1. do not line up for my pattern, and 2. keep my thumb too far away from the string to have a good/natural feel. Not a knock on the company or their product--I know I am the problem. So, into the jar they go; another failed attempt in my seemingly endless quest to find the 'right' pick :)

I assume it's to do with my finger size/shape/length/angle of attack, but the Dunlop thumb picks always get the thumb ring caught in the strings. Also, I don't love how long the tip is from the thumb. These are perfect. They have a smaller profile, shorter length, and the thumb insert doesn't get caught on the strings. This is my second order of these and I'll go with them forever! I would recommend this product.

I regularly play guitar with a conventional flat pick or, when I need a softer sound, my fingers. I a stronger bass, though, for a few songs, so I started looking for a thumb pick. I had about 5-6 in my "private stash" but none of them worked. Too thick and clumsy, or too tight on my thumb. I finally found out about these, and they're perfect. They're light, so I hardly know I'm wearing them; and, most important for me, they don't extend very far beneath my thumb so they can be used as a conventional flat pick when I need to strum. And the fit is very comfortable. A happy user!

I like the quality, a little tight, but I have big hands. They definitely stay on thumb when you get them on. I would love it if they were about 50% softer, but I don’t like an aggressive pick.

Bought these as I had some others that were a bit tight, and the pick part stuck out a bit too far for my liking. These fit over my thumb very well and have a shorter picking end, so win/win. Will depend on the size of your thumb, but there is room for manouver. You get 7 in a pack, so good value as well. Would recommend.

I have been using Fred Kelly Slick Picks for years but it was unclear which size version these were, and I once screwed up and got the "large" size. I would probably buy directly from Fred Kelly but importing to Canada stings. There are basically three gages: light, medium and heavy, and only two sizes: large and medium (no "small" size) on the Fred Kelly website. These are the Light/Regular version that I prefer. They have changed very slightly, however. Exactly the same dimensions, but they now grip the thumb more firmly, which is a bit too snug for me. I still have some older samples from 10 years ago to directly compare with, so it's not that my thumbs have grown thicker! This was very easily remedied by holding them open slightly (like just a couple of mm) with a spacer––I used a thin sliver of wood––and pouring very hot water over the curved part to soften the plastic, then quickly into cold water. Now they fit perfectly. Plan to buy and treat another batch in case they change again or go out of production as happens with so many things today.

I'm transitioning from bare thumb to thumb pick so I ordered Light, Medium and Heavy to experiment. The Heavy picks fit the tightest due to the thicker material but I may try heating it up to open the fit a bit. I had tried other thumb picks before and had to file down the pick as it stuck out too far for my taste. I did not have to do that with these picks. Overall, I'm very happy with the product and look forward to developing my skill using them.

Been wanting to get into thumb pick playing for a while but always found them either way too heavy and obstructive or too flimsy .....these seem to suit me ...rigid but not too heavy and they're fairly short as well so I can rest my hand that little bit closer to the strings ....the rounded end feels good to me. Can't say whether they'd suit everyone but i think I've finally found a pick style I can use regularly. Better value than the price suggests as you get a pack of seven ...that's not clear from the ad.

I've been a Dunlop thumbpick user for quite some time but I do like to include some strumming here and there with my finger picking. This light gauge works better than the stiff gauge of Dunlops. I wouldn't say that it's an only-strummer but it works well and fits well on my thumb.