Accessories
Tortis Picks
Picks made from the shells of Eastern Hawskbill sea turtles have long been coveted by guitarists because of their beauty, feel, and the beautiful tone they impart. In recent years, however, the availability of legal tortoise shell has plummeted and many guitarists have moved on to new picks because of true tortoise shell's prohibitive cost or ethical concerns. John Greven, an experienced luthier, spent decades trying to find a tortoise substitute that didn't sacrifice appearance, feel, or tone. New Tortis picks, now cut and distributed by Dave Skowron of the Red Bear Trading Co. are the final culmination of those years of searching. This material could be described as cultured tortoise shell and many people find that they are unable to differentiate between New Tortis and the "real thing".
Never tried New Tortis picks? You owe it to yourself and your guitar to give one a try. Tried 'em and an love 'em? We'd like to become your source for future replacements or backups!
Styles Available
Additional Options
Standard Bevel: Round or sharp-edged bevel, depending on style
Speed Bevel: Simulated wear pattern (sharper)
Newman Grip: Strategically placed holes help to prevent slippage
Medium Thickness 1.11-1.25mm | Heavy Thickness 1.26-1.65mm | ||
| Style B - Standard Bevel | Sold Out! | Style B - Standard Bevel | |
| Style B - Standard Bevel/Grip | Style B - Standard Bevel/Grip | ||
| Style B - Speed Bevel | Style B - Speed Bevel | ||
| Style B - Speed Bevel/Grip | Style B - Speed Bevel/Grip | ||
| Style C - Standard Bevel | Sold Out! | Style C - Standard Bevel | |
| Style C - Standard Bevel/Grip | Sold Out! | Style C - Standard Bevel/Grip | |
| Style C - Speed Bevel | Sold Out! | Style C - Speed Bevel | |
| Style C - Speed Bevel/Grip | Sold Out! | Style C - Speed Bevel/Grip | |
| Classic - Standard Bevel | Sold Out! | Classic - Standard Bevel | |
| Classic - Standard Bevel/Grip | Classic - Standard Bevel/Grip | Sold Out! | |
| Classic - Speed Bevel | Classic - Speed Bevel | ||
| Classic - Speed Bevel/Grip | Classic - Speed Bevel/Grip | ||
| Style E - Round Bevel | Style E - Round Bevel | ||
| Style E - Speed Bevel | Sold Out! | Style E - Speed Bevel | Sold Out! |
| Tri Tip | Sold Out! | Tri Tip | |
| Mondo - Round Bevel | Sold Out! | Mondo - Round Bevel | |
| Mondo - Speed Bevel | Sold Out! | Mondo - Speed Bevel | |
Warning: Your New Tortis pick is very similar to real turtle shell so it must be treated as such. Store your pick in your guitar's pick compartment. DO NOT store it in your wallet or carry it around with you in your pocket with metal objects. If you also carry coins, keys etc. in there, your pick will get scratched and may break. In your wallet, it is doomed to failure. The picks are brittle and if flexed will most likely break. Also, don't let your pick go through the washer and/or dryer in one of your pants pockets (see above warning). The material is hygroscopic (absorbs water) and as such it will most likely deform if allowed to soak in water. Keep your pick dry and clean when not in use. Wipe it off during play time and do so often. I like to rub it on my pant leg between tunes. This keeps it clean and ready.
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