Our Story
The inventor of Monk guitar picks is a longtime player and with a passion for the instrument. Doing research on guitar pick history we found the pick has not changed in 90 years and the majority of designs do not address guitar spin, comfort and playing stability. We pursued numerous designs and found increasing the pick surface allows the player to get more of the thumb and finger(s) on the pick. Our revolutionary design is patent pending and manufactured in the USA. Monk guitar picks are renowned for their unique design and materials, often made from stone or metal. Their distinctive shape, with a cutout resembling a monk's robe, provides an ergonomic grip and enhances control and precision while playing. Many musicians praise Monk picks for their durability and tonal qualities, claiming they produce a distinct sound compared to traditional picks. Additionally, Monk picks are often seen as a stylish accessory for guitarists, reflecting both functionality and aesthetics in their design.The Monk Guitar Pick delivers excellent SONIC TONES and QUALITIES, HIGHLY DURABLE and ELEVATES the PLAYERS TECHNIQUE
Monk Signature Guitar Picks
The Monk Guitar Pick is an evolution in plectrum design. For 90 years guitar players are using the standard pick and dealing with grip and comfort issues. Our Monk Picks includes a round stabilizer to extend the surface of the pick but not the picking surface. The idea is the more hand on the pick the better for comfort and control. Monk Guitar Picks are a top seller at our reseller Guitar-Tex here in San Antonio Texas and highly accepted in the blues, rock and jazz community.
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Guitar Players!
It is time to apply ergonomics to what we do. For decades we have been pinching a pick between our thumbs and index fingers for control and to reduce pick spin. What comes along with that is fatigue and in most cases loss of control happens, resulting in movement and resetting the pick position.
Monk Guitar Picks are designed to provide increased surface to give you gripping options. The more hand you have on the pick the better your control and comfort. Our patent pending guitar picks are made of highly durable nylon. Nylon is considered the best material for the following reasons:
Warm Tone: Nylon picks generally produce a warmer and smoother tone compared to harder materials like plastic or metal.
Versatility: Nylon picks are versatile and work well for various playing styles.
Gentle on Strings: The softer nature of nylon can be gentler on guitar strings compared to harder materials.
Grip and Feel: Some players appreciate the grip and feel of nylon picks.
Less Pick Noise: Nylon picks tend to produce less pick noise or "clicking" sounds compared to harder picks, making them suitable for recording situations where minimizing extraneous noise is crucial.
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THE REVIEWS
Testimonials
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Shaking Things Up
“The Monk Pick is a game changer” - John R. Guitar Tex
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Next Level Design
"A genius design in the pick industry” - Mark H. Guitar Tex
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Skretas Family Cymbals
"As a cymbal smith recognizing quaility is paramount and the Monk guitar pick exceeds quality standards" -
Manny S. Skretas Family Cymbals
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Speed and Accuracy
“Monk Pick gives comfort to the picking hand allowing for speed and accuracy” - Luis G. Jazz Guitarist
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I am Picky about my Picks
But this Monk Pick is an entirely new look and feel. It is functional with the stabilizer that grabs more surface of the hand. Love it!
David C. Guitarist New York City