Here you can find a selection of left-handed guitar picks for lefty players. I have selected picks of various designs, thicknesses, shapes, and materials. You can browse through the offerings and choose the best one for you.
Table of Contents
Here’s a table with left-handed friendly picks with the main info. More details about each and photos you can learn next.
| Model | Type | Brand | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bumblebee | Thumbpick | Fred Kelly | adjustable, rotation |
| – | Thumbpick | Dunlop | medium, large size |
| Slick | Thumbpick | Fred Kelly | narrow for speed play |
| – | Thumbpick | Black Mountain | universal size |
| GypsyJazz | Flat | Wegen | thick, good grip |
| Bluegrass | Flat | Wegen | medium thickness, good grip |
Left-Handed Thumbpicks
A left-handed guitar thumbpick is a small device that fits onto the thumb of a left hand. It is typically made of plastic and metal. Thumbpick is mostly used when you need to use all fingers and used pick at that time. For example, it’s convenient when you play in the fingerstyle technique.
Fred Kelly Left-Handed Bumblebee
The Fred Kelly Bumblebee is a unique pick that combines a flat and thumb pick. It’s adjustable and rotational for a user-friendly experience.
Produces for left and right-handers. The Bumblebee comes in two shapes: Jazz and Teardrop. You can choose pick with sharp or more rounded tip. Feels like a regular flat pick. Has an adjustable angle of attack.
- Manufacturer: Fred Kelly
- Model: Bumblebee
- Gauge:
- Light 0.5 mm
- Medium 0.74 mm
- Heavy 1.04 mm
- X-Heavy 1.36 mm
- Material: Delrin plastic
- Shape:
- Jazz: sharp, aggressive tip
- Teardrop: rounded, less aggressive tip
- Made in USA
Left-Handed Thumbpick Fred Kelly BumbleBee Teardrop
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Left-Handed Thumbpick Fred Kelly BumbleBee Jazz
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Dunlop Left-Handed Thumbpick
Dunlop offers a classic slick left-handed plastic thumbpick. Pick comes in two sizes Medium and Large.
- Manufacturer: Jim Dunlop
- Model: Thumbpick
- Material: Plastic
Left-Handed Thumbpick Dunlop
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Fred Kelly Left-Handed Slick Thumbpick
One more left-handed thumbpick by Fred Kelly model Slick. Picks are made of premium Delrin plastic and Polycarb. Left-handed versions come in two colors yellow and blue. Available only in heavy gauge: 1.22 mm.
- Manufacturer: Fred Kelly
- Model: Slick
- Thickness: 1.22 mm
- Material: Delrin, Polycarb
- Made in USA
Fred Kelly Left-Handed Thumbpick Slick, Yellow
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Fred Kelly Left-Handed Thumbpick Slick, Blue
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Black Mountain Left-Handed Thumbpick
Black Mountain offers something different. Universal left-handed pick with spring that fits any thumb size. High-quality plastic thumbpick produced in Canada.
You can choose picks with regular or extra-tight spring tension.
- Manufacturer: Black Mountain
- Model: Universal Thumbpick
- Gauge:
- Light 0.5 mm
- Medium 0.7 mm
- Heavy over 1.0 mm
- Material: Nylon
- Made in the Netherlands
Black Mountain Left-Handed Universal Thumbpick
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Dunlop Metal Left-Handed Thumbpick
For more “steel” sound Dunlop offers metal thumb picks for left-handed guitarists.
- Manufacturer: Jim Dunlop
- Model: Metal Thumbpick
- Material: Steel
- Made in USA
Dunlop Left-Handed Metal Thumbpick
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ProPik Metal Left-Handed Thumbpick
Left-handed Metal ProPik thumb pick features a secure, non-slip design, preventing any unwanted movement. It offers a snug fit without being overly tight. Should you ever need to fine-tune the fit, simply expand or contract the thumb pick’s wrap.
- Manufacturer: ProPik
- Model: Good Grips Metal
- Thumb size: Large, Medium
- Gauge: 0.6 mm (0.025″)
- Material: Nickel/Silver
- Made in USA
Left-Handed ProPik Good Grips Metal Thumbpick
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Fred Kelly Left-Handed Speed Thumb Pick
Left-handed Speed thumb pick designed by Fred Kelly for speed and precision play. Picks are made of premium Delrin plastic. Available only in heavy gauge: over 1.0 mm.
- Manufacturer: Fred Kelly
- Model: Speed Thumbpick
- Thickness: 1.0 mm
- Material: Delrin plastic
- Made in USA
Fred Kelly Left-Handed Speed Thumbpick
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ProPik Left-Handed Thumbpick
ProPik Left-handed Metal-Plastic thumbpick for stringed instruments. This pick has a special non-slip construction with a metal frame for the thumb and a plastic tip for noiseless and clean sound.
One more feature. If you find the pick feeling too tight or loose, simply adjust the thumb pick’s wrap to find the perfect fit.
- Manufacturer: ProPik
- Model: Metal-Plastic Thumbpick
- Thumb size: Small, Medium, Large
- Plectrum thickness: 1.0 mm
- Material: Nickel/Delrin
- Made in USA
ProPik Left-Handed Metal-Plastic Thumbpick
Left-Handed Flat Picks
Most flat picks are universal for left-handed and right-handed players. They are symmetrical in shape and beveled with no finger cutouts.
If you need a regular plectrum, choose any you like. There’s no point in bothering left-handed ones. Especially for beginners.
But if you want something really left-handed, further we will consider such options.
Wegen Left-Handed GypsyJazzPick
Handcrafted left-handed plectrum Wegen GypsyJazzPick. Designed and produced by Michel Wegen in the Netherlands.
It’s a high-quality professional guitar flat pick. The pick has a beveled and curved tip comfortable for left-handers. Both sides have cutouts for good grip.
- Manufacturer: Wegen
- Model: GypsyJazzPick
- Size: 30 mm long, 26 mm wide
- Thickness: 3.5 mm
- Material: Tortoise-like plastic
- Made in the Netherlands
Wegen Left-Handed GypsyJazzPick Plectrum
Wegen Left-Handed Bluegrass Pick
Another handcrafted left-handed plectrum Wegen Bluegrass. This model is thinner than the previous GypsyJazzPick and has a thickness of 1.4 mm.
The pick is for bluegrass guitarists. It’s designed with a beveled and curved tip that is comfortable for left-handers. Has holes for good grip.
- Manufacturer: Wegen
- Model: Bluegrass
- Thickness: 1.4 mm
- Material: Tortoise-like plastic
- Made in the Netherlands
Wegen Left-Handed Bluegrass Plectrum
Choosing Guitar Pick: Fast Guide
The main points to look out for when choosing a left-handed guitar pick. I describe the basic points, and then experience comes into play.
1. Thickness
One of the most important characteristics because the thickness will determine the sound.
| Thickness | Properties | Technique |
|---|---|---|
| Thin: under 0.5 mm | – Flexible – Not so durable – Low control over single notes | Good for rhythm playing, light sound |
| Medium: 0.5-1 mm | – Flexible/Rigid balance – More durable than thin – Versatile in technique | Most versatile picks for different techniques |
| Thick: over 1 mm | – Rigid – Durable – High single notes control | Good for solos and hard riffs playing |
2. Material
The most common guitar pick materials are plastic (Nylon, Delrin, Celluloid) and metal. Plastic picks have similar characteristics. The main difference is the grip and how they feel with your fingers. Cheaper options may feel slippery.
3. Shape
There are many shapes of guitar picks and each manufacturer has its own unique features.
But here is a four ‘classic’ shapes:
- Standard: most versatile, good for beginners at the start point.
- Triangle: has a symmetric triangle shape, larger than common picks, popular among bassists.
- Teardrop: narrow drop shape and small size for maximum play control.
- Jazz: this shape between Triangle and Teardrop, designed for speed and precision.
4. Design
The most popular picks designs are: regular (flat) and thumbpick (which is put on the thumb).
Flat picks are mostly universal. They are equally comfortable for left-handed and right-handed players. There are variants of flat picks specifically designed for left-handed players. They usually have an asymmetrical shape and special notches or holes for a comfortable grip.
Thumbpicks are produced separately for right and left hand, cause our thumbs are different (mirrored).
