ToneSlabs TD Darth Tone Picks

ToneSlabs picks are built from a proprietary polyamide-imide material, the same class of engineering material used in aerospace applications to replace metallic alloys, developed as a modern alternative to the tortoise shell picks guitarists relied on before the Hawksbill sea turtle became a protected species. Co-founders David Welch and multi-Grammy-nominated artist Frank Solivan spent years refining the material, bevel, and shape to recreate the volume, clarity, and note separation players loved from genuine tortoise shell, without using the material itself.

The TD Darth Tone builds on that formula with a unique Imide compound that lifts bass response while preserving the top-end clarity ToneSlabs picks are known for, along with exceptional durability that holds its edge through heavy playing. A precision-engineered Compound Bevel and a low-friction, high-erosion-resistant surface let the pick glide across the strings with the speed of a thin pick while still delivering the control and consistency of a thicker one, ideal for players who want a tortoise-style tone and feel without sacrificing durability or fast picking technique.

Features

• Proprietary polyamide-imide construction, an aerospace-grade material used in place of metallic alloys, creates a hard, dense pick that resists wear.
• Darth Tone Imide compound enhances bass response while preserving the clarity and note separation ToneSlabs is known for.
• Precision-engineered Compound Bevel lets the pick play as effortlessly as a thin pick despite its thickness.
• Low friction coefficient enables fast, fluid picking, while high erosion resistance keeps the edge sharp through extended use.
• Developed by co-founders David Welch and multi-Grammy-nominated artist Frank Solivan as a durable, sustainable alternative to traditional tortoise shell picks.

Specs

• Material: Polyamide-imide (Darth Tone Imide compound)
• Bevel: Precision-engineered Compound Bevel
• Designed by: David Welch and Frank Solivan
• Alternative to: Traditional tortoise shell picks