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'''Token Flatpicks''' (also branded as '''Token Premium Flatpicks''') are individually-machined flatpicks produced by '''Token Made Incorporated''', a specialty manufacturer based in Petaluma, California. Token Flatpicks are used primarily by acoustic guitar and mandolin players, including in bluegrass, Celtic, and related styles, and are designed for high-performance, rich tone, geometric consistency, and manufacturing scalability. | '''Token Flatpicks''' (also branded as '''Token Premium Flatpicks''') are individually-machined flatpicks produced by '''Token Made Incorporated''', a specialty manufacturer based in Petaluma, California. Token Flatpicks are used primarily by acoustic guitar and mandolin players, including in bluegrass, Celtic, and related styles, and are designed for high-performance, rich tone, geometric consistency, and manufacturing scalability. | ||
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== Use by musicians == | == Use by musicians == | ||
The company claims | The company claims that Token Flatpicks are used by professional musicians including: | ||
* Andy Falco | * {{musician|Andy Falco}} | ||
* Jake Workman | * {{musician|Chris Eldridge}} | ||
* Jon Stickley | * {{musician|Jake Workman}} | ||
* Scott Gates | * {{musician|Jon Stickley}} | ||
* Sullivan Tuttle | * {{musician|Scott Gates}} | ||
* Mike Robinson | * {{musician|Sullivan Tuttle}} | ||
* Shawn Swain | * {{musician|Mike Robinson}} | ||
* Max Davies | * {{musician|Shawn Swain}} | ||
* {{musician|Max Davies}} | |||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
Latest revision as of 17:15, 20 January 2026
Token Flatpicks (also branded as Token Premium Flatpicks) are individually-machined flatpicks produced by Token Made Incorporated, a specialty manufacturer based in Petaluma, California. Token Flatpicks are used primarily by acoustic guitar and mandolin players, including in bluegrass, Celtic, and related styles, and are designed for high-performance, rich tone, geometric consistency, and manufacturing scalability.
Overview[edit]
Token Flatpicks are premium flatpicks made from engineering plastics and produced using CNC machining. Compared with common hand-beveling methods, the manufacturing process emphasizes defined bevel geometry—including controlled radii and curvature—and consistency between picks of the same model.
Materials[edit]
Token Flatpicks are produced in multiple polymer materials commonly used in industrial applications. Token’s material offerings include:
- Polyetherimide (PEI)
- Polyetheretherketone (PEEK)
- Polyamide-imide (PAI) (often sold under the trade name Torlon)
These materials are valued by some players for combinations of stiffness, durability, and tonal response.
Shapes, thickness, and bevel[edit]
Token Flatpicks are offered in multiple shapes and thicknesses. Models are produced with defined bevels intended to influence attack, release, and feel across different playing styles.
Availability[edit]
Token Flatpicks are sold direct-to-consumer through the company’s website and through select musical instrument dealers.
Company[edit]
Token Flatpicks are produced by Token Made Incorporated, a small manufacturer focused on guitar pick design and production.
Use by musicians[edit]
The company claims that Token Flatpicks are used by professional musicians including:
- Andy Falco
- Chris Eldridge
- Jake Workman
- Jon Stickley
- Scott Gates
- Sullivan Tuttle
- Mike Robinson
- Shawn Swain
- Max Davies
