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.
Here at Pickfetish.com: Pick Reviews and Guide I was testing an Ebonite pick for a review imitating Keith Richards. I busted it! I talk in the reviews about what picks work or don’t work, and when and why. The guy in the hat is our looney site operator, Hi!
As Spring appears, a Yellow-Green (and black) plectrum is our latest to review! It’s the color of the baby leaves on the maples outside…
Up for review now is our latest item of intrigue, we review one of several Dava Picks (we will review more later on), a Jazz-style pick with an incredible feature, check it out!
This is a pick we like for particular situations, check it out here in our early spring 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.
An exciting announcement about this incredible website: Each hyperlink will transport you to captivating sections overflowing with fascinating data and intriguing facts related to the linked topic. Don’t miss out on exploring our remarkable subsections. We have meticulously gathered a wealth of information to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of each subject. Plus, it’s an absolute delight to read through all of it!
Pickfetish is multiple sites in one. The list of sites follows below. Click the links to go directly to what you want to see!
The Welcome Page:
1. Welcome Page (where we introduce ourselves) and talk about Pickfetish’s purpose. Come here and feel welcome. Hear about our objectives for you. This can be your first stop at Pickfetish: Pick Reviews and Guide.
A Great many Pick Materials Pages:
2. Pick Materials a Grouped cascading list Page (where we talk about picking materials/substances and what they are like). Pick materials are very important to the sound and feel of guitar picks. We cover Artificial and Natural Materials and how they feel and sound. There are 2 main sub-sections, one is the man-made section and the other is the nature-made section. You can zero in to your specific topic, perhaps you want to read about exotic plastics, or fine wood? Pickfetish: Pick Reviews and Guide follows up on the substances behind your picks
A big list of Pick Form Factors (shapes) Pages:
3. Pick Formfactors Group Pags (where we talk about all the shapes and sizes; we cover how they play in your hands). The shapes and thicknesses/dimensions of guitar picks are very important. Whether you strum on a flat top only, finger pick a banjo, or shred a lead, form factors matter. Come here to see where the rubber meets the road of your music. Pickfetish: Pick Reviews and Guide follows up on the design of your picks.
The Markus Register of Guitar Pick Related Topics:
4. The Markus Register is a growing list of guitar, bass, mandolin, and other picks. Related sites with links are included. Here you can find out about pages and makers related to picking materials, vendors, manufacturers, and all manner of pick-related sites including sites not unlike this one. Our goal is to complement the information already out there. Our sources are covered here. Pickfetish: Pick Reviews and Guide reveals our sources to you. You can suggest other sources and sites with commenting available through our Contact Page.
OUR Stupendous Pick Reviews Site:
6. Our Pick Reviews Page, a Blog (this is part of the site that you visit to see the latest). Weekly reviews are submitted chronologically. This is really a sister site and is connected to this page for convenience. There is a URL dedicated to it called http://guitarpickguide.com. In it, I write extensive reviews on individual picks from the Business and talk about what they are or aren’t good for. Many are innovative, some are traditional, and some are little known. PLEASE visit this page soon!!!
Pickfetish: Your website on electric/acoustic guitar picks isn’t just about how picks are made or who uses them, but we give you substantial information to help guide you in your shopping! You can suggest products for future reviews also here.
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.
Now please visit the Welcome Page and find out about the types of picks, check out the Material Types and the Shape Types, or just jump right ahead to my growing blog of Reviews!
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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.
Well, there you have it. Hang out with us, visit our pages, and write us!
Important note to makers and sellers: Go to the contact section and email me if you want a pick reviewed. Please be patient and when I’m able I will order and review it. There are a lot of you out there, so we ask for your patience.
Here is a Gallery of some of the picks I’ve reviewed in the Blog/Review page on this site:
