Recently, I did a thing every guitarist finds they must do from time to time; I had to buy picks. Last time I got some picks, I bought a set of picks with varying thickness. By this I mean to say that these picks were thicker in some spots than they were in others. While interesting at first, I found them awful for playing with long term. So I went to my local music store and bought myself some new ones. This time I opted for the pretty standard Dunlop Tortex, but one of them caught my eye. This was the "Fin." It is the oddest shaped pick I have ever used, and so far, my favorite. However, I do not use the traditional edge when using this pick. I use the strange fin-shaped protrusion on top, and the serrated edge along one side. I have always preferred a finely pointed pick, and this fin caters to that perfectly. It provides a wonderful and clear note every time, even when picking at an odd angle.
One of my favorite things about this pick is that if you strum with the serrated edge, you can play twelve string songs on a six string guitar, something I've been trying to achieve for a long time. The only problem I find with this pick is that when it is used to pick with traditional edge, it is very uncomfortable and often hard to hold on to. I have remedied this, however, by carrying a second, standard style pick in my guitar case.
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