// The Science Behind the Sound

Your pick is the first thing
that touches the string.
We engineered it.

Every note you play starts with the moment the pick meets the string. What if that moment was engineered instead of left to chance? That's the question that started AttakPik — and the answer took years of R&D to get right.

// Why Your Pick Matters

The most overlooked piece
of gear on your board.

Players spend thousands on guitars, amps, and pedals — then use a $0.50 piece of smooth plastic to connect it all. The pick is the first point of contact in your entire signal chain.

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Signal chain starts here
Before your pickups, before your amp — the pick is where your tone begins. An ordinary pick gives you one sound. An engineered pick gives you a spectrum.
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Surface geometry = sonic character
The shape, texture, and structure of the tip determine how the string vibrates. Different surfaces excite different harmonics — that's physics, not marketing.
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Grip changes everything
A pick that slips costs you dynamics, speed, and confidence. Engineered grip surfaces let you hold lighter, play faster, and stay locked in.
2.5M+
picks sold to players who heard the difference
// Hear It, Don't Just Read It

Same string. Same riff.
Different pick.

When an ordinary pick strikes a string, it produces a fundamental note plus limited overtones. When an AttakPik strikes, the engineered surface excites additional harmonics — more complexity, more richness.

Ordinary pick — limited harmonic content
Ordinary pick: Fundamental + limited overtones
AttakPik — enhanced harmonic spectrum
AttakPik: Fundamental + excited harmonics + overtone complexity
"It's not just a pick — it's part of the sound."
— Devin Townsend
Live Harmonic Spectrum — AttakPik vs Ordinary
Ordinary Pick
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
AttakPik
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Real-time harmonic comparison
Gray = fundamental only · Orange = fundamental + excited overtones
// Two Patented Systems

Different engineering.
Different sound. Same goal.

We developed two distinct patented surface systems — each solving a different sonic problem for a different kind of player.

System 01 — Patented
Beveled Apex
The Stealth Series

The Stealth series uses a patented beveled structure — an angled slope to an apex point, covered in engineered layers. This isn't ridges or bumps. It's geometry.

The bevel creates different "gears" depending on how you hold the pick. Angle it one way for smooth sweeping. Shift your grip and the attack character changes. One pick, multiple voices.

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Beveled tip meets string
The angled slope creates a controlled contact zone that changes based on your attack angle.
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Layers shape the response
The layered surface adds tonal complexity at the moment of contact — warmth, brightness, or aggression depending on pressure.
3
Grip locks you in
The concave grip zone with raised matrix nodes means the pick stays exactly where you put it. Zero slip at any speed.
Models using this system:
Stealth Stealth III Stealth XL Stealth Heavy Stealth Flex
System 02 — Patented
Ridged Tip
Attak · Blade · Surge & More

The ridged-tip system uses micro-engineered ridges at the pick tip that create multiple string contact points per strike. An ordinary pick has one smooth contact. These have many.

Those extra contacts excite harmonic overtones that a smooth surface physically cannot produce. Richer, more textured tone — more of what your guitar is capable of.

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Ridges engage the string
Multiple micro-ridges contact the string simultaneously, exciting vibrations at different frequencies.
2
Harmonics stack
The extra vibrations layer onto your fundamental note — adding warmth, brightness, or percussive texture.
3
Texture meets grip
Textured body surfaces keep the pick locked in your fingers while the ridged tip does the tonal work.
Models using this system:
Surge Blade II Attak Ambush Juggernaut Equilibrium
// Grip Engineering

The pick stays where
you put it. Period.

Every AttakPik model features engineered grip surfaces — specific patterns designed for how players actually hold picks under real conditions.

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Matrix Nodes
Raised contact points in a concave zone that cradle your thumb and finger
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Sweat-Proof
Surface texture maintains grip even when your hands are wet on stage
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Less Clamping
Hold lighter, play longer — the grip does the work so your hand doesn't
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Speed-Rated
Zero rotation or drift at any tempo — shred, sweep, tremolo, all locked
// Who Built This

A musician with an
engineer's brain.

AttakPik wasn't born in a factory. It was born from frustration — a player who couldn't find the right pick, who happened to have degrees from Carnegie Mellon and RPI that gave him the tools to build it.

Every model took months — some took years — of R&D. Devin Townsend was part of the process. This isn't a gimmick born from a marketing meeting. It's obsession turned into a product.

"I'm on the ultimate tone journey. And I want to bring everyone along with me to discover these new things."
— Michael DePietro, Founder
// Common Questions

Skeptical? Good.
We were too.

The best players question everything. Here are the questions we hear most.

Is this actually real or is it a gimmick?
We get it — a pick with ridges sounds like a gimmick. But 175,000+ players across 70+ countries and 2.5 million picks sold says otherwise. The technology is patented. The sound difference is measurable. And most players who try one never go back to an ordinary pick.
What's the difference between the two systems?
The Beveled Apex system (Stealth series) uses geometry — an angled slope to a precision point that gives you different tonal "gears" depending on your hold angle. The Ridged Tip system (Attak, Blade, Surge) uses micro-ridges that excite harmonics on contact. Different tools for different goals.
Will this work with my playing style?
We have 20+ models across both systems — from thin flexible picks for acoustic strumming to 3.33mm heavy picks for metal. Jazz, blues, metal, bass — the range covers everyone. Take the 60-second Pick Finder quiz to get matched.
How long do they last?
Longer than you'd expect. The Stealth series v2.0 durability upgrade significantly extended lifespan. Materials are reinforced and engineered for wear resistance. Picks are consumable — which is why we offer packs and bundles.
Which one should I start with?
Speed and control? Start with the Stealth or Stealth III. Richer harmonics? Try the Surge or Attak. Not sure? Take the Pick Finder quiz — 60 seconds, instant match. Or grab a Starter Bundle and try both systems.
// Ready?

Stop guessing.
Start hearing the difference.

Take the 60-second Pick Finder quiz and we'll match you with the right system and model.

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