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A broken Ebonite Pick set on top of Blue cloth no longer playable. Light Gauge. Remaining pieces, note hardness tool indent.

Expert Reviews of 53 Picks and Counting: Discover More Like the Dunlops

Great news! We have even more exciting content to offer you! In addition to the fascinating pages we have on material types, shape types, size types, historical facts, and a resource page, I have an incredible photo to share with you. Take a look at what happened to me in this amazing photo where a cool pick shattered too easily! I will warn you of such pitfalls.

Exciting New Pick: The Twig Case Company Leaf Paper Review

Have you ever hard of boards made out of paper? They use special recycled paper and resin put under tons and tons of pressure. The process make a wood like material called Richlite. Gibson, Hagstrom, and Martin use it in some guitars for fretboards. I love it

You will have to read for youself to know if it’s right for you and woth a check out!

The leaf pick by Twig Case Company. A paper pick using a material known as Richlite used for many things such as guitars. Polka Dot background.
The leaf pick by Twig Case Company. A paper pick using a material known as Richlite used for many things such as guitars. Polka Dot background.

This is a pick we like for Many various situations, check it out here in our Coming of Summer Post!

Something really different is coming in a few weeks, so check back, but for now, check out that review and give the pick a try yourself and see if you agree with our take!

We hope to see you there and peruse our long list of pick reviews that are updated frequently.

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Picks aren’t the only way to play, we know that, and we talk about that also:

While this site is primarily about flat-picks/plectra/”plecs”, it is really important to understand that there have been and still are phenomenal musicians who don’t use picks or don’t always use them. Mark Knopfler and Jeff Beck do very well without them.

But for many of us, our hands are more tender, and/or we might be less skilled. Besides that, picks impart a special tone. And here on Pickfetish: Pick Reviews and Guide we will even cover finger picks (coming soon), pick-related materials like pick grips, and more to come.

Let me emphasize the profound significance of a pick in the realm of music. It is not merely a tool but a vessel of expression. The way in which a musician wields this seemingly simple object is a direct manifestation of their artistry. It is a gateway to a world of diverse sounds, oozing with unique textures and tonalities. The connection between the musician’s fingertips and the pick is an intimate dance, birthing a symphony of passion and creativity. So, let us never underestimate the power and soul-stirring potential that resides within this humble instrument.

I want to emphasize that this site is all about the various aspects of flat picks and more:

Their qualities, and their use. While you can and should master playing without them, using them can give you some complements to your style.

There are dozens of signature and band-dedicated picks, and you might surprise yourself when an artist you don’t particularly follow has a signature pick that really suits you.

Almost all styles of guitar with just a few exceptions can accommodate the use of a plectrum.

Perhaps not with the great Segovia, but definitely with the amazing Santana. When Segovia was the premiere player, steel-string guitars weren’t a thing. But much as there are now a larger number of steel string players exist plectra are a crucial instrument themselves. And there are guys like Chris Buck who hybrid pick. On Pickfetish: Pick Reviews and Guide we approach any and all manner of picking for you.

I will post more tips, ideas, and comments here as our site grows.

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Lately, the author has been resisting the techniques of using a plectrum:

1: How does one hold it?

2: How does one work with it?

3: What pick is right for learning?

This fellow has a great take on the topic and he reaffirms, as a teacher, most of what I have grown to believe and do. Here is a series on the use of the guitar flatpick by Banjo Ben, check it out, he puts it all much better than I have.

The takeaway is, to a good extent, what I’ve said before:

1: Hold the flatpick like you were accepting a business card from someone. The thumb over the first knuckle of the index finger, or the second bone, whichever is more natural for you. Photos to follow. I went through a lot of consternation and self-doubt about this because some picks are marketed to be held differently, and I’ve reviewed some of them.

2: There are alternate picking tricks, sweeping techniques, and other methods, but it’s important to work your wrist mostly, not your entire arm.

3: For learning in a hurry to play, thinner picks with grips are great, but most serious artists will suggest learning how to use a medium heavy or thicker pick, within reason. Keep a variety of picks, when you are playing for others, use what is comfortable, but invest in some thicker picks of different shapes for learning and growth.

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