Aside from being a guitarist, I'm also a banjo player.  This is a review of my favorite banjo finger pick:  The Old 97 finger pick.


For banjo players and guitarist that use finger picks. Choosing the correct finger pick is a very personal decision. My pick of choice is the Old 97 finger pick developed by Judy Townshend. I'd like to share with the reader my reasons for choosing this pick in case you are shopping for a finger pick or considering a change.  I am a large man and stand about 6ft 1inch. The old 97 picks offer me the most comfort and ease of use which I believe improves my overall tone. The Old 97 picks come in 3 sizes: Medium, Large and Extra Large. I’ve chosen the Extra Large for myself. Quite honestly, the finger bands are probably intended for someone with larger diameter fingers than myself, however; the bands can be overlapped which proves quite comfortable. Also, the large bands fit snugly around the entire finger which don't irritate the hangnails I am prone to. In addition to aforementioned benefits, the old 97 picks allow me to grow out my fingernails which I use to play guitar with. With any other finger pick I've tried, nails would have to be clipped pretty tightly in order to make use of the picks. There are never many gigs on my schedule in any given year as I'm an amateur, however; the gigs I do play normally last 3 hours. Also, many nights have been spent around a campfire in my life. For me, It is comforting to use a finger pick that will fit comfortably for many hours. and the Old 97's provide me this convenience. The flat thin blades allow one to pick with exceptional speed and precision while projecting more volume than with most other brands.

If you are looking for a comfortable finger pick with great tone. I recommend the Old 97’s. - Kirby Amick