Wegenpicks Handmade Picks Spotlight!

I recently got sent a selection of Wegenpicks handmade plectrums, picks which are designed for acoustic guitar. These are the first picks I've been sent which are specifically for acoustic, so I was really looking forward to trying them. These picks all look really classy, finished in either black and white, with a really nice grip on them. The grip isn't sticky or gimmicky, but has ergonomically placed lines on the middle of the pick on the front and back at different angles. Because of the positioning of these lines, this means left handed guitarists will have to get left handed specific picks, but that's easy enough on their website.

The first pick I tried was the 2.5mm GP 250. The shape of this pick is like many regular picks, and with the grip design it feels great in your hand. This pick is pleasantly bright, with a really nice warmth which isn't too overpowering. Dynamic variation is really easy with this pick, with really nice quiet tones and aggressive lead tones available.

Next up is the 3.5mm Gypsy Jazz pick. Whilst these picks are fairly thick, the indentation where the grip is makes it not feel too overbearing. The extra width of this pick gives increased loudness as well as a great warmth, but the area this pick really sings in is it's brightness. This pick sounds great for open chord strumming, as it has a really nice mid scoop.

I also was sent 2 picks which are both Twins - one is 2.5mm and black, and the other is 3.5mm and white. Both are smaller than 'usual' sized picks, more appropriate for lead use, and play really nicely.  In my opinion the 2.5mm works better for solo parts, as the tone is a bit brighter and cuts through better, but for a warm, emotive solo the 3.5mm works really well.

Next is the Trimus 350 pick. This is a triangular pick, 3.5mm wide, and great for lead playing. The bevels on this pick are really nice and rounded, skipping over the strings with ease. Like the other Wegenpicks, the tone of this pick is great - a really nice balance of warmth and brightness which sounds great. I'd definitely recommend trying out this pick!

Finally is the Fatone. This 5mm pick is slightly larger than the Twin picks, and certainly is fat! This pick is really warm, great for open chord picking, slow lead licks, and despite the big gauge, this pick really does glide over the strings. More treble frequencies are on tap if you dig in, giving this pick a really blues-style feel. If you like a really large gauge, give these a go.

It is worth saying, all Wegenpicks are made to order, and you can order custom picks direct from Michel Wegen by emailing him with your specifications. For the first load of picks I've tried which are designed specifically for acoustic guitar, I have been really impressed. Whilst I enjoy the larger gauge picks for electric, I was struggling to find some which worked on acoustic, and I think I've found the solution. If you play acoustic and want to try something cool and unique, definitely check these out!

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