Wegen Gypsy Jazz Pick

Michel Wegen began his pick making career by fashioning the best possible picks for Gypsy jazz guitarists. His "Gypsy jazz pick" was his original creation and remains a best seller to this day. It is very similar in shape, size, and sound to picks that Django and other Gypsies make themselves.

This pick is one of the best choices for achieving a traditional 30s/40s era Django tone. The thicker dimensions and bevel allow the pick to slide over the string to create a warm, smooth sound that is synonymous with Django's classic tone. It has just the right amount of "click" or pick noise to give each note the desired clarity and attack.
3.5mm thick, 30mm long, 26mm wide.

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Overall Rating: 5 Quality Rating: 5 Value Rating: 5

The best Gypsy pick

By: The Rivum Dood on 05/07/2012 09:10:56 PM

This is the best Gypsy pick I've found. The first one, which I am still using was given to me by a friend in 2005. I recently bought two more as I plan the pass the 'gift pick' on to someone else. Thank you to Django Books for this wonderful resource!! Tim

Overall Rating: 5 Quality Rating: 5 Value Rating: 5

Great Pick

By: tcrowe76 on 03/05/2012 11:19:25 AM

Awesome pick. It's amazing how much attack it gives you. Also sweeps very smoothly across the strings. I use it on steel and nylon strings. Only complaint is the ridges in the thumb depression were a little sharp at first but I got used to them.

Overall Rating: 5 Quality Rating: 5 Value Rating: 4

One Loud Pick

By: nibster on 11/21/2011 12:25:24 PM

A pick for hardcore Gypsy jazzers. Is it really worth the price? For me, yes, even though when I rarely lose one but when I do it takes me weeks before I stop overturning everything and interrogating everybody before I finally buy a new one. It's a great pick: For one thing it's LOUD with a full-bodied dark tone. The indent and grip keep it firmly in position. When well-worn it also works backward if I want to switch from the honed mellow sound to a brighter sound. It has a great attack or "click" that I love. It is super tough and outlasts cheaper, thinner pics. AND it teaches you responsibility, to be mindful and not to lose it. I NEVER thought I could hold onto a pick as long as I have my GJ picks. It's like a fetish object that confers power to me; all I have to do is rub it the right way and start playing.

Overall Rating: 5 Quality Rating: 5 Value Rating: 5

Great Picks

By: Alex on 10/27/2011 08:31:08 AM

These are terrific picks, they really give any guitar or bass a depth and loudness that no other pick will produce. They're also comfortable, though if I could offer any criticism it's that they're not ambidextrous. I'm not a lefty, but you can only hold it one way. Overall though, excellent!

Overall Rating: 5 Quality Rating: 5 Value Rating: 5

You NEED this pick!

By: guitarmonster1956 on 10/12/2011 02:51:32 PM

The first time I saw one of these picks, I thought the guy who makes these is nuts! But the guitar really responds well to this tool. If you're just getting into the Django thing you will need this pick! It also works great with my other instruments. I'm going to get some of the other gauges to try.

Overall Rating: 5 Quality Rating: 5 Value Rating: 5

Pick of Destiny!

By: Ken on 08/08/2011 02:35:46 AM

As the rhythm player for the group Jazz Gitan here in Northern California for the last 4 years,I can attest to the quality,consistency,and reasonably low ablation of the Wegen gypsy jazz pick.It always feels balanced in my hand,and delivers a great sound on all the sundry rhythm patterns employed in our repertoire. At this point,I cannot imagine using any other pick,and I highly recommend this pick to any players just getting into this style.

Overall Rating: 5 Quality Rating: 5 Value Rating: 5

Speedy delivery

By: jazzdiver on 05/09/2011 12:52:38 PM

I was so pleased to receive my pick within a few days of ordering it (especially as delivery time had been estimated at two weeks. It's convenient and comfortable and creates a good sound. Thank you!

Overall Rating: 5 Quality Rating: 5 Value Rating: 5

Sweet tone

By: D.R. on 04/27/2011 11:14:50 PM

Pros: Easy to grip and rich in tone.

Cons: Be mindful who you lend one to!

These picks are are easy to adapt to, especially if you are used to a very thick pick. The grooves in them really keep the pick where you want it without gripping too hard. The bevel is perfect and releases the string quickly and really brings out the tone of the instrument. These picks are well made and thought out and will have a long life even with the heavy handed players.

Overall Rating: 5 Quality Rating: 5 Value Rating: 5

Great picks!

By: John on 04/27/2011 06:36:32 AM

Great picks from a great seller!

Overall Rating: 5 Quality Rating: 5 Value Rating: 5

worth it

By: the tipsy gypsies on 04/23/2011 01:51:41 PM

Everyone at the local guitar shop makes fun of me for paying $15 for a pick! Thing is, I only buy one pick every year or so, as opposed to dozens of disposable picks. I keep it in a leather pouch on my keychain so I haven't lost one yet (knock on wood) and i use it for any guitar I play, even though I use it mostly for gypsy jazz, it works great for acoustic guitars in general.

Overall Rating: 4 Quality Rating: 4 Value Rating: 5

Great for beginners.

By: p.k. on 04/22/2011 08:30:13 PM

This hand crafted beauty was selected and purchased without a lot of initial experience to base it on. Word of mouth directed me to a nice 3mm wegen so on I went. I haven't lost this guy in 6 mos. and I hope I never do. No frills, just right. I could see a more ergonomic one in my future but I haven't opened that can of worms yet since this one seems to fit me fine.

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