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Torlon Jazz Flow Guitar Pick – Durable, Warm Sound, Precision Control
118,00 zł
Long-lasting handmade guitar pick made of Torlon – one of the most durable plastics on the market. Matte finish. Provides very good grip thanks to the special sticker with my logo. Very comfortable, durable and good sounding tool for the guitarist.
Specifications
- Shape: Jazz – Length: 27mm, Width: 24mm
- Shape: Flow – Length: 30mm, Width: 26mm
Handcrafted (sawn, carved, shaped and polished) using only workshop power tools.
Why Torlon?
Torlon is a material for perfectionists who are looking for:
- Indestructible durability – a plectrum "for life"
- Warm, balanced sound with an emphasis on midrange and bass
- Precise control in technically demanding genres (progressive metal, fusion, jazz)
Torlon is an icon among premium materials – not for everyone, but in the hands of the right guitarist it becomes an irreplaceable tool.
Basic Properties of Torlon
- Material: Ultra-durable thermoplastic from the polyamide-imide (PAI) group – one of the most durable engineering plastics
- Thermal resistance: Withstands temperatures above 270°C – exceptional structural stability
- Mechanical strength: The highest among thermoplastics – resistant to abrasion, cracking, impacts and creep
- Stiffness: High, with moderate vibration absorption – reduces the "metallic" aftertaste of sound
- Density: Low (approx. 1.4 g/cm³) – lightweight despite thicker size
Impact on Sound
- Timbre: Warm, organic tone with emphasized midrange and deep bass, toning down excessive high-frequency sharpness
- Attack: Precise, but less "glassy" than PEEK or kirinite – more muffled, but clear
- Dynamic response: Less analytical and more "musical" – ideal for blues and jazz expression
Durability
- Indestructibility: Virtually indestructible – lasts for years even during intensive play
- Resistance to deformation: Does not deform under pressure, moisture or time (no creep)
- String protection: Smooth surface and low friction minimizes string wear
Playability
- Stiffness: Very stiff – requires precise grip, provides control over dynamics. Ideal for fast techniques (shredding, tapping)
- Sliding: Smooth surface facilitates sliding over strings – great for sweep picking and arpeggios
- Ergonomics: Moderate vibration absorption reduces vibrations transferred to the hand, increasing comfort during long sessions