TUFF-TONE PICKERS CHOICE

Buy these immediately!

By: Tony V on 11/09/2021 10:05:43 AM

I first picked up some of these tuff tone picks back in 2011, but by 2013 they had been stolen one at a time. I spent some time trying to find cheaper alternatives but no other picks came even remotely close to the quality, feel and tone of these picks. I prefer the “big jazzer” shape, but I cannot imagine any shape you prefer would not be a huge step up from other brands on the market.

"Lil'B" Tuff Pick

By: "Lil'B" more like "Lil'A+" on 09/03/2019 05:51:03 PM

I am note sure why this is so silky smooth and sounds so lovely, but it is an excellent product. I love it.

Comparing

By: kquander on 03/18/2019 08:52:14 AM

I have a considerable number of the the original material picks in a variety of sizes and gauges. For quite some time I was using Govan extra heavy. (I still use them quite a lot.) However, I started working with CIII extra heavy for a change up. I really liked it ... then I lost it. I wanted to order more, but they were currently unavailable so I thought I'd give these Tuff Tones a try (CIII x-heavy, right hand speed bevel). In short, I like 'em quite a lot. They are a rather brighter tone than the original, especially noticeable on acoustic. I didn't get grip holes (I usually do) ... the material is comfortable and doesn't slip around at all. There was a slight amout of "raspiness" when I first used it as compared to the original, but that quickly smoothed out after a few hours of playing. I could have probably used one of the super fine grit maintenance files on it, but haven't ... and see no real need to now. After a couple of months, ~2 hours/day, I have noticed ZERO wear on the Tuff Tone. So, I am quite pleased with the purchase of these. (I will however order some CIII extra heavy in original material when they become available since I sometimes prefer the less "bright" tone.) Hope this helps you make up your mind when it comes to these picks!

Classic II Extra-Heavy

By: Robert Y on 03/01/2019 11:16:50 AM

My classic II extra heavy arrived today.. I’m completely floored... I’ve always used fender heavy/extra heavy pics and as of recent years I wear out a fender pick in 10 minutes. I searched picks that don’t wear out and found red bear, one of the best guitar related moves I’ve made ever. I never realized how much plastic drags on strings and that the greater the plastic wear, the more the pick drags and the sloppier your picking becomes. I just literally took the red bear out of the mailbox 2 hours ago and played non stop the entire time, AMAZING! The endless hours I’ve spent on alternate picking practice have finally cleaned up due to this pick. This pick has completely cleaned up all the timing issues I have between between hands as my right hand is now right there to strike the string at the exact moment my left hand frets a note and I’m no longer ever so slightly behind the note, I’m right there on the money. Thank you for producing a guitar pick that allows me to do this, I’ll be a life long user of these from this point on 👍

Tuff-Tone Plectrum Endorser

By: K. Lee George on 07/31/2018 03:56:21 PM

I have both Classic Original and Tuff-Tone plectrums and by far the TT's are a plectrum that require little to no regular maintenance and cause my guitar to chime like a bell. While deployed I've accidentally washed and dried ACUs with the plectrum in the pocket and to my surprise afterwards it still performs excellently. I've since retired from active service but still use that same TT plectrum. Whether leading worship services on Sunday Morning's at church, music ministry on Wednesday Morning's at work w/ the assistant pastor for the government, or providing music for the homeless ministry every month the TT plectrum gives it's all so I can give my all.

Tuff-Tone

By: JSanta on 07/02/2018 07:39:23 PM

This is an excellent all around plectrum. I have been using the Guthrie Govan signature plectrum for some time now, but I was looking for something a little thinner for use on flattops and just a bit of a different tone response on my electrics. The Tuff-Tones are absolutely fantastic. Made with the same care and attention to detail as the GGs and the same exceptional customer service as we've all come to expect from Red Bear.