My friend uses lignum vitae picks for his guitar. He likes it so much he bought about 20 of them even though they last forever...
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Thinking about buying this pick. No Joke.
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I was wrong. Just went and checked again. It was a "Buy It Now" auction. I just bought one. Heck with it. Only 10 bucks.
Will do a reveiw once it arrives and I have a chance to play around with it.
Will do a reveiw once it arrives and I have a chance to play around with it.
I was thinking about getting my lead player a mammoth ivory pick but it would probably go missing before I could even give it to him.
I'm not sure if you'll really notice a difference in your sound because you're playing an electric instrument, but I'm sure it'll feel good in your hands.
I know Blue Chip Picks are extremely popular for mandolin, but that's an acoustic instrument.
I know Blue Chip Picks are extremely popular for mandolin, but that's an acoustic instrument.
Smooth_bass88
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As a rule of thumb, if it takes more than fifteen seconds to read an eBay ad, I will not buy it.
That's not expensive. This is expensive. http://shop.bluechippick.net/ look at the Bluechip td100. It's $75 USD for one.
I know it seems crazy, but I bought this set about two or three years ago. For years, I only used picks on guitar, but lately I've been using them on bass. 14 picks for $49.95 (about $3.50 per pick) and in my estimation, well worth it.
http://www.jpstrings.com/brpicks.htm#Handfull
http://www.jpstrings.com/brpicks.htm#Handfull
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Back in the '70s Pat Martino was involved in marketing polished stone picks. The ones he was using (Min'd Picks) seem to be gone, but you can find similar ones on Amazon. I'd go with that rather than wood, if I were to use a pick and to want a super stiff, super smooth one.
Trying to find out on their website what the chip is made out of. Can't seem to find anyting. Any clue as to what material is used? I would try one. Maybe not the $75 dollar one, but one of their cheaper ones.
Depending what they are made of tho. I mean, I know I am a rookie, and definitely willing to try anything new. But Im no sucker. Them not being up front on what its made of tells me its probably plastic.
Already have a 1000 plastic ones.
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The beautiful thing about these types of picks are seeing people play with them. Knowing that guy spent a stupid amount of money for 1 pick that the guy had 10 minutes of shaping and 10 cents of materials into.
Whatever. My carbon nylon picks are about a buck a piece, but I love them.
AND HEY. If they aren't really your thing just think - you can play a set with your pick on fire. How cool is that?
AND HEY. If they aren't really your thing just think - you can play a set with your pick on fire. How cool is that?
The seller states it is illegal for him to ship to the U.S.
The OP is in Chicago. No sale, im afraid.
Hey, Cobra, if you decide to buy this, would you mind shooting me maybe $10 or $20? Any time I think I may have a few bucks to buy something unnecessary like rubber testicles for my mower or a third boob for the wife, one of the kids does something insane like dumping chainsaw fuel into the car or shaving the cat.
Thanks, man!
Thanks, man!
