Guthrie Govan Signature Model

The Best, And Most Cost Effective

By: Kyle on 05/03/2025 01:47:26 AM

Best Pick I've ever used without question! The shape and bevel along with the material of this pick was exactly what I was looking for. Amazing speed and clarity when playing fast and a harmonically rich tone. One pick has lasted me longer than huge bags of other jazz type picks. In terms of wear they don't exactly wear down (surely it will eventually), but they more so wear in. The stock speed bevel is already great, but it will slowly shape to your own picking angle and from there it stabilizes and wears incredibly slow. Definitely get the Pick Maintenance Kit if you like the super high gloss finish on the edges of the pick. Over time the strings will slowly bring the gloss to a satin finish, which is still very smooth feeling on the strings, and also seems to bring out a little more upper harmonics. A couple passes with the green pad in the Maintenance Kit will bring the edges to a perfect uniform satin edge and the white pad will smooth the pick to such a high gloss, the pick glides on the string with zero effort.

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By: Dameon on 04/08/2025 01:54:19 PM

Considering how long the pick can last you and what it can do for your comfort level, it is well-priced. This is, hands down, the most comfortable pick I have ever used and may really help your alternate picking speed and fluidity. I found out about Red Bear shortly after they went into business via JP trying one of their picks and promptly ordered my own. Sadly, I didn't take care of that first one in the early 2000s and it became warped. Don't leave this in a pants pocket to be washed! This GG pick is even better than the first picks I had used due to the Jazz III style shape, extra thickness, and quality. Due to the thickness and speed bevel (should you decide to purchase that option) you may find that you get a chirping sound on the higher strings. That depends on your picking style and is not guaranteed. With a slight change in technique, it has mostly gone away for me. I should mention that the "chirp" is not nearly as bad as some picks that present the same issue for similar reasons. (E.g., the large Stubby purple pick some of you may have tried) Definitely order a second one if you get along well with this pick, because it may ruin other picks for you going forward! Haha. Excellent product from great people.

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By: Swan on 04/07/2025 08:37:29 PM

This is really the best pick that I have tried, I lost mine and had to come back and order them again. I have turned on many guitarist to these pics, thank you for this awesome product.

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By: Russ on 01/16/2025 01:14:43 AM

These picks sound and feel incredible. The way this pick allows you to relax your wrist will push you play in ways you didn’t know you could. The material not only maintains but also enhances the tone of your guitar, in my opinion this is generally a problem area for other higher gauge picks as they tend to sound choked. The GG signature bypasses the negative tonal skews of a typical thick pick while giving you ultimate comfort and playability.

Unbelievably Good

By: Nicholas on 10/07/2024 11:25:12 AM

Got my first one a few months ago and I have several now… just insane how much of difference these made in my playing. The bevel and material glide off the string like nothing else, there was an INSTANT improvement in my attempts at fast alternate picking. The tone and dynamic range this plectrum offers is simply unmatched.

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By: Steven on 03/11/2024 06:02:19 PM

Probably one of the best picks out there. I've been using the same pick for oh I don't know 8 or 9 months now. I play everyday so its been put through its paces. As long as you got the "nail file" to rub the edges smooth after a few weeks of heavy use you're good to go! The serrated edges are fun to use too

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By: Nook on 01/13/2024 06:56:26 PM

Fantastic tone from this pick.

OMG. Is this pick teaching me??

By: Nando Holgado on 11/08/2023 04:29:21 AM

I bought it for working in records and special ocassions... like a year ago. It arrived, I tested and i felt like the things I was doing fine sounded SO GREAT, but the more intense alternate pick stuff, sounded inacurate or maybe didn't even sounded. So i stored it in a drawer and left there all this time. A month ago, I stopped thinking about the price of the pick, gathered courage, and grab it for practicing scales, arpeggios, chromatisms and the usual things i use to practice. What i found is that the shape it has forced me to play with a *much much much* accurate technique. Not only that, the pick brings out all the tonal goodness that your guitar has and you think you need to power on a pedal to get. So i'm again in the waiting list. Don't care about the cost, i will get two more this time.

Treat yourself

By: SparklePixie on 06/03/2023 03:56:59 PM

If you're on the fence about buying one of these picks, do yourself a favour and buy 2. This will quickly become your new favourite pick, and if you lose one, at least you bought a spare. I'm genuinely blown away by how different these play from any other pick I've ever tried in terms of tone and feel. Try one, you wont regret it.

Don't hesitate - it's awesome

By: Hidde on 05/17/2023 04:02:43 AM

I ordered this Guthrie Govan Signature pick last month, together with a Lil Jazzer XH for comparison and I must say: I am really impressed with this one. After years of searching for 'THE pick' I think I finally found it. For reference, normally I tend to like the Jazz III-style picks: a little smaller and pointier. Tried the red ones, the max-grip ones, the tortex ones, the true tone ones, and while all of them poses some great characteristics all of them also either lack grip or tone or stiffness (or a combination of those). That's why I found myself switching back and forth between different picks. During a YouTube rabbit hole evening following the great Guthrie Govan I stumbled upon Red Bear, and decided to give it a go. Red Bears pack all great characteristics in one product: A) The material is different (don't fool around with it too much, it might break). It feels sturdy and smooth, and looks great. Not that looks are very important, but still... The smooth surface and speed bevel make it glide over the strings very easily. B) The tone is very rich and versatile, more dynamic and bright. C) The grips (little holes) work like a charm. Virtually no sliding and turning when playing with this pick. D) This size feels very comfy to play. It is slightly bigger than a Jazz III-style, which makes it sit a little more comfortable in the hand and I think I prefer this size over the Lil Jazzer (Jazz III size). The serrated edge might be handy for specific trickery, but it also makes your pick sit a little more secure/grippy against your index finger. All in all I would highly recommend this pick. It is not cheap, true, but if you compare this to all of the other packages of virtually unused picks it's a bargain! Also, these should last for a while. Last plus: Super friendly customer service! Red Bear takes great pride in their work and it shows. I will definitely order more products in the future.

Best pick

By: huuexx on 04/21/2023 06:11:27 PM

Such an elegant pick. This is without a doubt the best pick I have ever used. It has the perfect grip in the hand, smooth bevel that compliments my playstyle. Great warm tone with a smooth attack, very nice. I really like the holes; it's a nice aesthetic and surprisingly functional. The colors are always nice and eye catching. I can't really think of any negatives other than it's kind of pricey, which is to be expected.

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By: Al on 05/19/2022 09:53:57 AM

Like many people, I was hesitant to spend $35 on a single pick when before I had not spent more than $10 on an entire pack. But after receiving/playing with the Guthrie Govan signature, I have no regrets. Aesthetically, the pick itself is beautiful — the “Clown Barf” coloration, precise speed bevel and grip holes, and Guthrie’s signature really make this pick a work of art. Clearly, Red Bear takes a lot of pride in their products. The tone/playability of this pick is equally enjoyable. The speed bevel makes fast picking a breeze, and the material produces an expressive, warm tone that somehow is both louder and quieter than most picks — i.e., notes are projected clearly, but without any additional chirp. Also, the serrated top is great for producing those really high notes Guthrie mentions in the description, and although I can’t use them as effectively as he does yet, it’s nice to have that option available.

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By: Bruce on 02/10/2022 10:00:10 AM

I have been a long tome lover and user of Red Bear. I order a number of the GGs for a project and well, the rest is history. My new number one! This pick is really a great choice if you love to play all styles and want the absolute best tone. Roar on RB!

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By: Greg on 09/01/2021 11:00:57 PM

I've been buying Red Bear Picks since about 2013, back when you could get custom engraving on them and have probably bought about 30 of them. Mostly for myself because I can't settle on one style or gauge and want a variety and extras of my favorites , but also to give as gifts. It's great to give them to your friends who don't believe a pick could make that much difference or be worth the price, because they always agree that it does and is once they try it. I finally got a Guthrie Govan Signature and it's awesome. I'm left handed , so thanks to Red Bear for making it and all of your picks available with lefty bevels. They feel and sound great on the strings. The heavy and extra heavy gauges are especially quiet for me. They are extremely wear resistant and will last a long time. Just don't put them in your pocket, forget about it and lay down on them. I've carelessly broken more than one that way.

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By: Eric Leung on 10/07/2020 11:09:12 PM

Just received and I would like to say its a fantastic and wonderful pick. It feels smooth against the strings, excellent tone. The best pick in my life so far.

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By: Mikey on 09/14/2018 04:19:27 AM

Blown away by the difference this pick made to my tone.

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By: Gilles on 05/17/2018 05:49:22 PM

Just one word : fantastic, more than i expected when ordering. Very easy to get from France, with great customer service support.

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By: lormand on 01/10/2018 03:56:34 PM

I have two of these picks because I fear losing one.

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By: JSanta on 08/22/2017 12:27:04 PM

I have used a lot of picks since I started playing, having recently settled on a Jazz III variant. I decided to take the plunge on one of these and I am incredibly happy I did. These are wonderfully made, don't move around at all in your fingers regardless of how fast you play without needing a death grip on the pick. The tone is warmer, and rounder than the Jazz IIIs, which is exactly what I was looking for. I won't hesitate to buy several more, they are well worth it. Customer service was great too.

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By: Nathan on 01/13/2017 10:08:11 PM

These are fantastic! I find myself using this pick everyday. The tone it provides is brilliant and it glides effortlessly through the strings.

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By: Doug on 09/10/2014 05:20:11 PM

A wonderful pick. It feels smooth against the strings, and it provides excellent tone. I haven't seen any wear after extensive performing. 5 stars without question!