Abstract: The adjustable thumb pick for stringed musical instruments includes a thumb retainer with a band member that forms a thumb passage. The band member has band ends and a band slot. A pick includes an intergral post. The integral post is received in the band slot. An enlarged free end of the post permits the post to rotate relative to the slot. The post can also slide into two or more positions within the slot.

Abstract: A pick for use on stringed musical instruments is shown as having a main body portion which carries a tongue-like portion or extension effective for engaging the string or strings of a musical instrument. The body portion comprises a base the effective cross-sectional thickness of which is significantly greater than the cross-sectional thickness of the tongue-like portion or extension. In one form of the invention the pick is shown as being entirely integrally formed while in another form of the invention the pick is shown as being comprised of separate fabricated parts assembled to each other.