Discover the pure sound of your guitar with McQuan Guitar Picks
Featured Products
Torlon
Torlon – A high performance thermoplastic known for its exceptional strength, stiffness and resistance to wear. It is often used in aerospace, automotive and industrial equipment applications. As a guitar pick, it is quiet, extremely fast, and produces a warm and balanced tone. It is available in a gold-green color. Thicknesses available in 1.0mm through 2.0mm. - $25
PEI
PEI – A high performance thermoplastic with exceptional durability. As a guitar pick, its tone is bright, with little to no pick noise. It is available in a translucent amber color and an opaque black. Thicknesses available in 1.0mm through 2.0mm. - $25
Casein
Casein – A form of plastic made from milk protein with an added chemical to make it hard and durable. It was popular in the early 20 th century for creating buttons, jewelry and pens. As a guitar pick, it has a warm, mellow tone. It is available in several patterns and colors. Thicknesses available in 1.3mm through 2.0mm. - $25
About McQuan Picks
McQuan Guitar Picks (pronounced Muh-Qu-un) is a small one-man business based in Murray, Kentucky - owned and operated by Mark Rogers. He specializes in custom, handcrafted guitar and mandolin picks made to your specifications. Ready-made picks are also available.
McQuan picks are used by some of the best pickers in the world.
In the high-speed, high-precision world of bluegrass guitar, tone and control are everything. That’s why several top-tier professional bluegrass guitarists rely on McQuan Guitar Picks to bring out the best in their playing. Known for their exceptional clarity, speed, and feel, McQuan Picks are hand-finished with meticulous care, making them a favorite among serious pickers.
Artists like Josh Williams, Colton Baker, Geary Allen, Jed Clark, Jake Gofoth, Harry Clark, Zach Autry, Jeremy Heavener and Chris Davis each turn to McQuan for different reasons. Josh favors the speed bevel edge for lightning-fast runs and fluid crosspicking, while Colton relies on the pick’s balanced grip and tone shaping to maintain his signature warmth and attack. Meanwhile, Geary appreciates the durability and responsiveness, saying that McQuan picks let him "dig in without losing definition."
Whether flatpicking a fiddle tune at 140 BPM or laying back into a soulful ballad, these pickers agree: McQuan Guitar Picks give them the edge they need to perform at the highest level. Built for clarity, engineered for comfort, and trusted on stage and in the studio—McQuan isn’t just a pick. It’s part of the sound.
Contact Us
Interested in ordering a pick? Fill out some info and we will be in touch shortly.