Review: Dan's Guitar Store Precision Guitar Picks
These Dan's Guitar Store Precision Guitar Picks could be the perfect 'little blue' upgrade for your tone.
Dan's Guitar Store has launched its own Precision Guitar Picks, and they kindly sent me some to try out and review. If you like a quality plectrum, then these blue pointy picks could be just what you're looking for.
Precision Guitar Picks
I'm a fan of high-quality plectrums and have spent many, many years checking out various brands, styles, and thicknesses of guitar picks. These new Dan's Guitar Store Precision Guitar Picks offer players a number of great features. They could also be a very cost-effective way for you to upgrade your guitar tone and also improve your playing.
Thicker Plectrums
Usually, I aim for thicker plectrums. During my plectrum journey, I moved toDunlop Jazz III models decades ago and, since then, have tried many 'boutique' picks and improved Jazz III-style plectrums.
For the last 18 months or so, I have predominantly been using the Dunlop John Petrucci signature plectrums, which are a larger variation of the Jazz III plectrum. My main reasoning was that they are easy to find, last a long time, and offer good control and a decent thickness. Here in the UK, they retail for around £7-£8 per packet of six.
Precision Upgrade
Dan's Guitar Store offers you 10 Precision Guitar Picks for only £6.99, or 5 for £3.99, so they are comparable in price to my 'go-to' everyday plectrum of choice. They actually work out cheaper and have the same high quality, if not higher, as the Dunlop-branded models you may already be familiar with.
Solid Picking
They come in at a similar size to the John Petrucci Jazz III, but where I really noticed a difference was that these Precision Guitar Picks have much better grip than the Dunlops. This comes from the raised patterns on both sides of the pick, making it a good design choice, not just a logo. Plus, they also have a much sharper edge, with a more pronounced tip, which really makes string skipping and tremolo picking a lot easier.
Hard Wearing
For me personally, it all added up to a really nice picking experience, and they make fast-picking lines a breeze. I'm also a fan of their 1.5mm thickness, as they don't really flex and the tip held its shape well, even after a full-on week of me playing hard. I average gauge 10 and 11 strings across my guitars, and I'm pretty heavy-handed at times, so I often blunt plectrums within a day or two.
Pick Specifications
A potential advantage for anyone who drops their plectrums is that the bright blue really stands out, whereas my standard black Dunlops tend to blend into the floor. Which could be great if you lose a lot of picks!
- High precision 'dagger' tip
- Full-surface multi-layered grip
- Double-beveled, low-wear edges
- Sized for speed and control
- Stunning color ( you won't lose these easily!)
- 1.5mm thickness at the center
- Specialised material
Great Value
If you want a cheap, simple upgrade for your playing, then these little blue Precision Picks are well worth checking out. You can order yourself a packet from the link below.
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- +Better grip than comparable models like Dunlop Jazz III
- +Sharp, durable tip holds shape through extended hard playing
- +Excellent for fast picking and string skipping
- +Lower or comparable pricing to major brands
- +Bright blue color makes picks easy to locate
How do Dan's Guitar Store Precision Picks compare to Dunlop Jazz III picks?
Dan's Precision Picks match the Jazz III in size but offer better grip through raised surface patterns, a sharper tip for string skipping, and comparable or lower pricing (£6.99 for 10 vs. £7–8 for six Dunlops). Both are 1.5mm thickness and hold their shape well with heavy playing.
What thickness are Dan's Guitar Store Precision Picks?
The Precision Picks are 1.5mm thick at the center, providing minimal flex and maintaining tip shape through extended hard playing, even for heavy-handed players using gauge 10–11 strings.
What makes the grip on these picks better than others?
The Precision Picks feature full-surface multi-layered grip with raised patterns on both sides, improving control compared to smoother alternatives like standard Dunlop Jazz IIIs.
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