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# **thumb picks for guitar**

**Skip it****49/100 **

a small market ($209K/yr) — thumb picks for guitar doesn't clear our bar today.

**Market/yr**

**$209K**

**Growth (1y)**

**+189.5%**

**Products**

**20**

**Brands**

**9**

was 15 a year ago

**Sellers**

**33**

**Price range**

**$4.36–$26.38**

**Returns**

**1.3%**

**Rating**

**4.4★**

**Skip it**

Scored 49/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**10**

 ×0.30

Growth

**75**

 ×0.30

Competition

**48**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**49**

 ×0.10

Returns

**90**

 ×0.10

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +189.5% year over year.

5K2KHoliday '24Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26

## **Seasonality**

Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average.

JFMAMJJASOND

Peak months: Jan · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.5×

## **Competition**

- Black Mountain50% - Jim Dunlop14% - salbsever12% - Frienda6% - Planet Waves5% - D'Addario5% - Other (3 brands)8%

The top 5 products take 58% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 9 brands and 33 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**9 **▼falling

was 15 a year ago

**Sellers**

**33**

**Top 5 brand share**

**87%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![Black Mountain Variety Pack of Spring Loaded Thumb Picks for Acoustic Guitar Electric Guitar Ukulele Banjo Dobro Mountain Dulcimer Mandolin and More. Universal Fit for Medium to XL Thumbs](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31ae0FruWoL.jpg) [**Black Mountain Variety Pack of Spring Loaded Thumb Picks for Acoustic Guitar Electric Guitar Ukulele Banjo Dobro Mountain Dulcimer Mandolin and More. Universal Fit for Medium to XL Thumbs**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09PFCH139)

Black Mountain$26.384.5★60118%▲rising

2
![12pcs Thumb Picks Medium Finger Picks 6 Colors Flat Thumbpicks Celluloid Guitar Thumb Picks for Acoustic Guitar Guitar Finger Pick for Fingerstyle Acoustic Guitar Banjo or Ukulele Harp Bass](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41RiLXZ6FYL.jpg) [**12pcs Thumb Picks Medium Finger Picks 6 Colors Flat Thumbpicks Celluloid Guitar Thumb Picks for Acoustic Guitar Guitar Finger Pick for Fingerstyle Acoustic Guitar Banjo or Ukulele Harp Bass**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CNVYV628)

salbsever$6.154.4★30512%▲rising

3
![Black Mountain Light Gauge Thumb Picks for Acoustic Guitar Electric Guitar Ukulele Banjo and More - Spring Loaded Universal Fit for Medium to XL Thumbs - Premium Finger Picks](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41jeTmpUu5L.jpg) [**Black Mountain Light Gauge Thumb Picks for Acoustic Guitar Electric Guitar Ukulele Banjo and More - Spring Loaded Universal Fit for Medium to XL Thumbs - Premium Finger Picks**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BPDVZXCJ)

Black Mountain$19.934.4★42512%▲rising

4
![Dunlop Shell Large Thumbpicks - 4 Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/4108oU5oA6S.jpg) [**Dunlop Shell Large Thumbpicks - 4 Pack**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003B0APDS)

Jim Dunlop$10.494.5★1,43510%▲rising

5
![Black Mountain Medium Gauge Thumb Picks for Acoustic Guitar Electric Guitar Ukulele Banjo and More - Spring Loaded Universal Fit for Medium to XL Thumbs - Premium Finger Picks](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31K-GLEWkRS.jpg) [**Black Mountain Medium Gauge Thumb Picks for Acoustic Guitar Electric Guitar Ukulele Banjo and More - Spring Loaded Universal Fit for Medium to XL Thumbs - Premium Finger Picks**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0959KZ5C8)

Black Mountain$19.904.3★6977%▲rising

6
![Frienda Thumb Finger Picks Flat Thumbpicks Celluloid Hand Guitar Pick Plectrum](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51JBmlQ6kAL.jpg) [**Frienda Thumb Finger Picks Flat Thumbpicks Celluloid Hand Guitar Pick Plectrum**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07XCQFG8S)

Frienda$6.414.4★2,5256%▼falling

7
![DAddario National Thumb Picks for Guitar & Banjo Large Celluloid Tortoiseshell Pack of 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21O4Z-C4jTL.jpg) [**DAddario National Thumb Picks for Guitar & Banjo Large Celluloid Tortoiseshell Pack of 4**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B099NNQ8R5)

D'Addario$11.634.3★985%▼falling

8
![Black Mountain Heavy Gauge Thumb Picks for Acoustic Guitar Electric Guitar Ukulele Banjo and More - Spring Loaded Universal Fit for Medium to XL Thumbs - Premium Finger Picks](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41hroXFldzL.jpg) [**Black Mountain Heavy Gauge Thumb Picks for Acoustic Guitar Electric Guitar Ukulele Banjo and More - Spring Loaded Universal Fit for Medium to XL Thumbs - Premium Finger Picks**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0869KFWR1)

Black Mountain$19.984.4★9234%—flat

9
![Planet Waves 5CSH4-5 Shell Celluloid Medium Thumb Picks](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31TsQEBse1L.jpg) [**Planet Waves 5CSH4-5 Shell Celluloid Medium Thumb Picks**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002G22AV2)

Planet Waves$7.074.4★3,9834%▲rising

10

![JIM DUNLOP HE112P Flat Thumbpicks Medium 3/Players Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41jTzUJiI-L.jpg) [**JIM DUNLOP HE112P Flat Thumbpicks Medium 3/Players Pack**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002OOMWQ)

Herco$5.834.4★7603%▼falling

11

![Black Mountain Handcrafted Tagua Guitar Picks with Embedded Cork Grip Four Pack Warm Tone for Acoustic & Electric Guitars 2.5 mm Heavy Gauge Thickness Unique Jewelry-Like Design](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/3158Xh940nL.jpg) [**Black Mountain Handcrafted Tagua Guitar Picks with Embedded Cork Grip Four Pack Warm Tone for Acoustic & Electric Guitars 2.5 mm Heavy Gauge Thickness Unique Jewelry-Like Design**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DKKKDPJR)

Black Mountain$19.954.3★1363%▲rising

12

![Black Mountain Jazz Tipped Thumb Picks for Acoustic Guitar Electric Guitar Ukulele Banjo and More - Spring Loaded Universal Fit for Medium to XL Thumbs - Premium Finger Picks](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31HgaANU5CL.jpg) [**Black Mountain Jazz Tipped Thumb Picks for Acoustic Guitar Electric Guitar Ukulele Banjo and More - Spring Loaded Universal Fit for Medium to XL Thumbs - Premium Finger Picks**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09K8QXFLP)

Black Mountain$19.974.4★1413%▲rising

13

![SUNLP Celluloid Guitar Thumb Finger Picks Set (3 Pairs) with Case Bonus 8pcs 0.46mm Mixed Color Picks for Mandolin Banjo](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41P3IDWMOZL.jpg) [**SUNLP Celluloid Guitar Thumb Finger Picks Set (3 Pairs) with Case Bonus 8pcs 0.46mm Mixed Color Picks for Mandolin Banjo**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PWC69Z9)

SUNLP$8.134.3★3,7263%▼falling

14

![Golden Gate GP-4B-4PK Thumb Picks Black Large Made in USA 4 Pack for Guitar Resonator Banjo & More Durable Comfortable & Versatile](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31N7DR2qfPL.jpg) [**Golden Gate GP-4B-4PK Thumb Picks Black Large Made in USA 4 Pack for Guitar Resonator Banjo & More Durable Comfortable & Versatile**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CYNYTX2V)

Golden Gate$9.914.4★9572%▼falling

15

![Jim Dunlop Ultex Large Thumbpicks - 4 Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31FPMyjfeUL.jpg) [**Jim Dunlop Ultex Large Thumbpicks - 4 Pack**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00Y4S8VWI)

Jim Dunlop$11.944.4★1,0822%—flat

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## **Product shelf**

All 20 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![Black Mountain Variety Pack of Spring Loaded Thumb Picks for Acoustic Guitar Electric Guitar Ukulele Banjo Dobro Mountain Dulcimer Mandolin and More. Universal Fit for Medium to XL Thumbs](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31ae0FruWoL.jpg)**Black Mountain Variety Pack of Spring Loaded Thumb Picks for Acoustic Guitar Electric Guitar Ukulele Banjo Dobro Mountain Dulcimer Mandolin and More. Universal Fit for Medium to XL Thumbs** Black Mountain**$26.38**4.5★601 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09PFCH139) [![12pcs Thumb Picks Medium Finger Picks 6 Colors Flat Thumbpicks Celluloid Guitar Thumb Picks for Acoustic Guitar Guitar Finger Pick for Fingerstyle Acoustic Guitar Banjo or Ukulele Harp Bass](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41RiLXZ6FYL.jpg)**12pcs Thumb Picks Medium Finger Picks 6 Colors Flat Thumbpicks Celluloid Guitar Thumb Picks for Acoustic Guitar Guitar Finger Pick for Fingerstyle Acoustic Guitar Banjo or Ukulele Harp Bass** salbsever**$6.15**4.4★305 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CNVYV628) [![Black Mountain Light Gauge Thumb Picks for Acoustic Guitar Electric Guitar Ukulele Banjo and More - Spring Loaded Universal Fit for Medium to XL Thumbs - Premium Finger Picks](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41jeTmpUu5L.jpg)**Black Mountain Light Gauge Thumb Picks for Acoustic Guitar Electric Guitar Ukulele Banjo and More - Spring Loaded Universal Fit for Medium to XL Thumbs - Premium Finger Picks** Black Mountain**$19.93**4.4★425 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BPDVZXCJ) [![Dunlop Shell Large Thumbpicks - 4 Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/4108oU5oA6S.jpg)**Dunlop Shell Large Thumbpicks - 4 Pack** Jim Dunlop**$10.49**4.5★1,435 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003B0APDS) [![Black Mountain Medium Gauge Thumb Picks for Acoustic Guitar Electric Guitar Ukulele Banjo and More - Spring Loaded Universal Fit for Medium to XL Thumbs - Premium Finger Picks](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31K-GLEWkRS.jpg)**Black Mountain Medium Gauge Thumb Picks for Acoustic Guitar Electric Guitar Ukulele Banjo and More - Spring Loaded Universal Fit for Medium to XL Thumbs - Premium Finger Picks** Black Mountain**$19.90**4.3★697 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0959KZ5C8) [![Frienda Thumb Finger Picks Flat Thumbpicks Celluloid Hand Guitar Pick Plectrum](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51JBmlQ6kAL.jpg)**Frienda Thumb Finger Picks Flat Thumbpicks Celluloid Hand Guitar Pick Plectrum** Frienda**$6.41**4.4★2,525 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07XCQFG8S) [![DAddario National Thumb Picks for Guitar & Banjo Large Celluloid Tortoiseshell Pack of 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21O4Z-C4jTL.jpg)**DAddario National Thumb Picks for Guitar & Banjo Large Celluloid Tortoiseshell Pack of 4** D'Addario**$11.63**4.3★98 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B099NNQ8R5) [![Black Mountain Heavy Gauge Thumb Picks for Acoustic Guitar Electric Guitar Ukulele Banjo and More - Spring Loaded Universal Fit for Medium to XL Thumbs - Premium Finger Picks](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41hroXFldzL.jpg)**Black Mountain Heavy Gauge Thumb Picks for Acoustic Guitar Electric Guitar Ukulele Banjo and More - Spring Loaded Universal Fit for Medium to XL Thumbs - Premium Finger Picks** Black Mountain**$19.98**4.4★923 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0869KFWR1)

## **Reviews**

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

### **What buyers love **

**Grip**15%

*“Firm Grip”*

**Quality-Overall**13%

*“The variety is great”*

**Size-Overall**10%

*“Easy fit”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**6%

*“Matches description”*

**Design-Overall**5%

*“Brilliant design”*

**Thickness**5%

*“Good assortment of thicknesses”*

**Comfort-Overall**4%

*“Quality made...comfortable”*

**Ease Of Use**4%

*“Easy to use”*

**Value For Money**3%

*“Great value”*

**Durability**3%

*“Awesome quality and durable”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Size-Overall**27%

*“Was too big”*

**Value For Money**12%

*“HOWEVER, the pricing is absurd”*

**Ease Of Use**6%

*“which makes it difficult for sweep-picking”*

**Thickness**4%

*“Too thick for acoustic guitar”*

**Audio Quality**4%

*“didn't sound acceptable”*

**Flexibility**3%

*“Also kind of clumsy”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**3%

*“Description is deceiving”*

**Weight Heavy**2%

*“These picks are a little bulky compared to what I am used to”*

**Comfort-Overall**2%

*“Not as comfortable as metal thumbpicks that you can shape”*

**Quality-Overall**2%

*“feels far too cheap at this price point”*

#### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall56% - Advertised Vs Actual Product8% - Functionality-Overall8% - Comfort-Overall6% - Thickness5% - Quality-Overall2% - Material Quality2% - Mechanism Issues2% - Color2% - Defective Material/Parts2%