Gibson's Eddie Lang pick (no. 80-L) - was the signature pick of Eddie Lang the father of jazz guitar. The Eddie Lang pick was made from brown celluloid tortoise shell, stamped with "Lang", had a laminated white corrugated grip and came in medium or heavy thickness. They cost $1.50 for a dozen in 1939 - although Lang had died six years earlier in 1933 .

Gibson's Harry Reser pick (no. 81-R) - was the signature pick of Harry Reser a 1920s and 1930s superstar banjo player and band leader. The Harry Reser pick was made form white celluloid tortoishell, stamped with "Reser" and had a laminated brown corrugated grip. They cost $1.50 for a dozen in 1939.

Gibson's pick no. 20 was the cheapest of their range in 1939 - selling at 20 cents for a dozen. It came in assorted colors including a vari-colored one. The no. 20 was polished but not bevelled and available as light thickness only.

Gibson Pick No. 309 was made from genuine tortoise shell, imported from France and carefully polished and bevelled. This pick also came in medium (316) and small (315) sizes and in light, medium and heavy thickness.

The 369 was one of Gibson's cheapest picks at 30 cents for a dozen. Celluloid tortoiseshell (369) or ivory (369½), bevelled edges, Available in light, medium or heavy thickness.

The corrugated grip on Gibson pick number 370 helped you to hang onto it during moments of frantic strumming. Celluloid tortoiseshell (370) or ivory (370½), bevelled edges, Available in light, medium or heavy thickness.

A new Gibson design in 1939. Celluloid tortoiseshell (50) or ivory (50½), bevelled edges, Available as light, medium or heavy thickness.

This was a new design in 1939. Celluloid tortoiseshell (52) or ivory (52½), bevelled edges, Available as light, medium or heavy thickness.

Celluloid tortoiseshell (60) or ivory (60½), bevelled edges, Available as light, medium or heavy thickness.

Gibson Pick No. 61 had rubber grips, bevelled edges and was available in brown celluloid tortoiseshell only. It came in light, medium or heavy thickness.

Celluloid tortoiseshell (63) or ivory (63½), bevelled edges, Available as light, medium or heavy thickness.

The fang shaped Gibson Pick No. 70 was available in brown celluloid tortoiseshell only - and came in medium or heavy thickness.

Celluloid tortoiseshell (71) or ivory (71½), bevelled edges, Available as light, medium or heavy thickness.

Gibson Pick No. 72 was available in brown celluloid tortoiseshell only - and came in medium or heavy thickness.

The three-pointed Gibson pick no. 73 was a triple threat. Celluloid tortoiseshell (73) or ivory (73½), bevelled edges with a hole in the centre for easy grip. Also available without the hole it came in light, medium or heavy thickness.

Celluloid tortoiseshell (74) or ivory (74½), bevelled edges, hand polished - the choice of artists. Available as light, medium or heavy thickness.

Gibson Pick No. 74-D was a deluxe pick - selling for 12 cents each in 1939 it was one of the more expensive ones. Made from extra heavy celluloid tortoiseshell for players who want a fine heavy pick.

Corrugated grip, celluloid tortoiseshell, bevelled edges. Available as light, medium or heavy thickness.

Gibson Pick No. 85 was made from stiff white felt. Used by outstanding players for electric spanish guitar - to play without scratch and still get plenty of volume.

Gibson Pick No. 86 was oval shaped and made from medium green felt.

Gibson Pick No. 87 was square ended and made from medium green felt.