Guides

Thick guitar picks offer greater rigidity, mass, and grip, but thickness alone does not make a better pick. Learn how 3mm, 4mm, and 6mm+ picks feel, where extra thickness helps or hurts, and how bevels, taper, and overall size affect playability...

Teardrop guitar picks combine a narrow profile with a focused playing point for precise, versatile control. Learn their main advantages and tradeoffs, how they compare with Standard and Jazz shapes, and how Iron Age developed the Spearhead as its own teardrop variation...

Triangle guitar picks offer a larger grip area, multiple usable playing points, and the potential for several different tip shapes in one pick. Learn their main advantages and tradeoffs, how they feel to play, and why the three-point format can be unusually versatile.

Electric guitar knobs and switches control volume, tone, pickup selection, and other functions. Learn what the controls do, how guitar knob fitment works, and how to remove, install, and choose replacement knobs.

Jazz guitar picks come in a wide range of compact, thick, sharp, rounded, and enlarged designs. Learn what connects the Jazz pick family, how different variations feel to play, and why these picks are used far beyond jazz music...

Faux ivory and bone guitar picks share a dense, substantial feel, but they differ in consistency, sourcing, machining, and long-term practicality. Learn how the two materials compare and why modern synthetic ivory can be a more predictable alternative for players who like traditional pick materials.

UHMWPE guitar picks combine exceptional wear resistance with an unusually smooth, low-friction feel against the strings. Learn why the material works so well for thick picks, how it feels in the hand, and the tradeoffs that come with its performance-focused design...

Carbon fiber guitar picks combine exceptional rigidity with low weight, distinctive composite patterns, and a premium technical appearance. Learn how genuine carbon fiber picks feel, their advantages and drawbacks, and what separates them from carbon-infused plastics...

Ultem guitar picks are known for their rigidity, durability, low weight, and distinctive amber appearance. Learn how Ultem picks feel to play, their main advantages and drawbacks, and which players are most likely to prefer them...

Wooden guitar picks offer a rigid, natural alternative to plastic picks. Learn which woods work best, how they feel and wear, how they compare with plastic, and how Iron Age has made wood picks since 2015...

Resin guitar picks can vary widely in material, feel, durability, and construction. Explore cast epoxy, polyester, and resin-composite picks, plus what Iron Age has learned from making them since 2019...

Metal guitar picks offer a rigid, durable alternative to plastic picks. Compare brass, aluminum, steel, stainless steel, titanium, and copper picks, including their feel, weight, wear, and potential drawbacks.

Guitar pick grip describes the traction between a pick and your fingers. Learn how texture, grip holes, engraving, grooves, coatings, and other features affect how securely a pick sits in the hand...

What makes a good guitar pick for metal? This guide breaks down material, thickness, shape, and grip to help you find a pick suited to tight rhythms, fast leads, and precise picking...

Not sure what pick to use on acoustic guitar? This guide breaks down thickness, flexibility, material, and shape so you can choose the right pick for strumming, flatpicking, or more precise playing...

Boutique guitar picks go beyond the standard shapes and materials found in mass-produced packs. Learn what defines the category, how boutique differs from handmade, and why some players seek them out...