Token

Founded in Petaluma, California, Token was born of a love for music and a quest to focus intensely on one small part of it. With decades of product development, material science, and manufacturing optimization experience, we offer a unique approach to making picks. Grounded in our own love of picking and refined by collaborations with guitar and mandolin players from all around, we’ve created a suite of picks that brings joy and inspiration to our customers. We hope you’ll join our family of Token pickers.

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Meet Our Materials

Amber "No. 1"

Amber “No. 1” is a translucent virgin polyetherimide long used in the pick industry for balanced tone, solid attack, low friction, and pro-level durability. Its ductile properties provide a soft feel while still delivering a bright, articulate, tone. 

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Tan "No. 2"

Tan “No. 2” is a virgin polyetheretherketone with excellent mechanical properties. It maintains strength and stiffness, resists wear, and has a low-friction surface. It delivers a warm, balanced tone with a smooth, buttery feel. 

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Green "No. 3"

Green "No. 3" is a Token Made™ exclusive, made with a proprietary process from a unique formulation of polyamide-imide. It delivers exceptional durability, surprising volume, velvet glide, and Goldilocks tone for a whole new flatpicking experience.

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Meet Our Shapes

Large Triangle “A”

The Large Triangle has been a staple among flatpickers since the rise of modern bluegrass guitar. Its equilateral shape offers three identical tips, interchangeable for longer pick life. It offers a generous grip and a broad, stable feel. It's a classic choice for players seeking power, stability, and comfort. This shape is machine-cut to micron-level consistency, so each side is identical to the other and each like-model pick is identical to the next.

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Small Triangle “B”

The Small Triangle has earned its place among players who prefer a compact and agile pick. Its equilateral shape offers three identical tips, interchangeable for longer pick life. It sits comfortably in the hand and allows for easy string exit. It’s a natural choice for players seeking maximum speed and articulation. This shape is machine-cut to micron-level consistency, so each side is identical to the other and each like-model pick is identical to the next.

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Two-Round “C”

Designed with mandolin players in mind, the Two-Round offers multiple tonal options in a single pick for mandolin and guitar players alike. Each tip is speed beveled and designed for use. Use the pointed tip for crisp, articulate attack, then switch to the rounded edge for warmer, fatter tones. This shape is machine-cut to micron-level consistency, so every bevel is perfect and each like-model pick is identical to the next.

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All-Round "D"

Designed for mandolin players and guitarists who prefer a softer, warmer, attack, the All-Round offers a whole other take on flatpicking technique and tone. Its equilateral shape offers three identical tips, interchangeable for longer pick life. Each round tip is speed beveled for smooth, low resistance, attack. This shape is machine-cut to micron-level consistency, so each side is identical to the other and each like-model pick is identical to the next.

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These picks give you the durability you need and the tone you want.

— Andy FalcoThe Infamous Stringdusters

Token nails it—tone, playability, and durability are all 100%.

— Jon StickleyJon Stickley Trio

I found one. I found a pick I really love.

— Scott GatesAJ Lee & Blue Summit

I've been obsessed since I got this Token pick in my hand.

— Tom KnowltonThe Fretliners

Token picks are pulling tone out of my instrument that other picks have not.

— Shawn SwainKitchen Dwellers

Super clear tone; and the way they’ve perfected the bevel just feels faster.

— Mike RobinsonRailroad Earth

These picks are much, much, louder than anything else I own.

— Shawn BrockShawn Brock Music