Ed Sheeran

Ed Sheeran

Solo – Acoustic pop, loop pedal performances

Acoustic Pop Folk Pop Singer-Songwriter

Signature Pick

DUNLOP TORTEX® STANDARD

DUNLOP TORTEX® STANDARD

Ed Sheeran uses Dunlop Tortex Standard picks in thin gauges (orange 0.60mm). The flexibility helps with his percussive strumming style and allows for expressive dynamics in his acoustic performances.

Thickness0.60mm (Orange)
MaterialDelrin
ShapeStandard
TipRounded
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About Ed Sheeran

Ed Sheeran has become one of the most successful singer-songwriters of his generation, known for his one-man-band live performances using loop pedals, acoustic guitar, and beatboxing.

His playing style combines percussive body hits, rhythmic strumming, and melodic fingerpicking—often within the same song. Hits like "Shape of You," "Thinking Out Loud," and "Castle on the Hill" showcase his versatile acoustic approach.

Thin picks like the 0.60mm Tortex give Ed the flexibility needed for aggressive strumming without sacrificing too much articulation for his melodic passages. The forgiving flex also helps when combining percussive techniques with traditional playing.

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