A Simple Idea
That Changed Everything

Monster Grips: A Legacy of Innovation and Impact

Monster Grips was born from necessity when guitarist and inventor Andrew Federico Jr., recovering from leukemia and a bone marrow transplant, found he could no longer securely hold a guitar pick. Refusing to accept the limitation, he developed a simple but revolutionary solution: a precision-engineered silicone grip that enhanced control without adding any bulk, or affecting tone.

What began as a personal need quickly transformed the music accessory industry. Together with his wife Chantel, Andrew launched Monster Grips, a product that rapidly gained worldwide acclaim among musicians of all skill levels. Over the next decade, nearly one million grips were sold, helping players perform with greater precision, freedom, and confidence.

Monster Grips received endorsements and approval from some of the world's most respected artists, including Tommy Emmanuel, Lincoln Brewster, Justin Sandercoe of "Justin Guitar," Tyler Larson of "Music is Win," Scott Van Zen, co-writer of multiple KISS songs, Hershel Yatovitz, longtime guitarist for Chris Isaak, Michael Molenda of Guitar Player, and Paul Riario of Guitar World, among many others. Their adoption of Monster Grips further solidified its place as a must-have innovation for serious players.

The success of Monster Grips redefined what musicians expected from their gear. In response to the new demand Monster Grips created, major manufacturers entered the market with their own grip solutions. Fender introduced the Mojo Grip, while companies such as ChickenPicks, Epic Accessories, and Dragon Grips released their versions of grip-enhancing products. Each followed the path of innovation that Monster Grips had established.

Today, Monster Grips stands as a testament to the power of necessity, simplicity, and perseverance. It remains an example of how one small idea, born from personal challenge, made a lasting and global impact on the way music is played.