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Jul 17, 2022 · The boutique pick market is thriving, with makers working by hand in small batches to produce flatpicks that mimic the tone and feel of those made from tortoiseshell—the former gold standard, but long illegal to produce, given the hawksbill turtle’s critically endangered status. About this item Can I Buy Real Tortoise Shell Guitar Picks Real Tortoise Shell Guitar Picks Ortega Guitars OGP-TO-M10 Classic Medium Tortoise Shell Blue Chip. Find top brands, exclusive offers, and unbeatable prices on . Proper imitation tortoise where colors are added to a Sep 21, 2023 · I played with some tortoise shell picks. Find great deals on eBay for Real Tortoise Shell Pick. The standard color of these picks is black, although occasionally I’ll have a small number of the amber-colored or milky-white Inject a touch of vintage charm or create a modern masterpiece with our collection of premium tortoise shell pickguards! 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