About the Camel Bone Guitar Pick by GuitarHeads:, they are pretty cool, read on…

Hello folks! I apologize for the health issues holding me back the last few weeks. I am going to endeavor to still write as best I can and be sure to tell you that poor health aside, I’m still in this. In a couple months I may be out for surgery, that is an unknown for now…

Today’s new pick for review, this Tuesday, June 14, 2020:

A Camel Bone pick obtained on Etsy from “GuitarHeads” shop. The Camel Bone Guitar Pick by GuitarHeads: :

This pick was an unexpected surprise for me, tone and feel wise. For one, it feels great to hold, being that it has been finished with an oval Indent on the thumb side and an elongated indent on the obverse for the index finger. With Camel Bone Guitar Pick by GuitarHeads: A fantastic feature that enhances the hold and playability!

For another bit that was a surprise, because it appears glassy: While I first expected a chirpy, glassy tone that wasn’t how it sounded… The Camel Bone Guitar Pick by GuitarHeads tone IS assertive and strong yet not at all too much. You can get the same warmth with a hint of brightness just as you get with some celluloid picks of medium to heavy ranged thickness.

There is some scratchiness, just a touch (kind of like a grindy tone as seen with other picks in reviews), as you slide the pick against the strings. This is similar to some metal picks. This isn’t what I expected. Surprisingly, you might find that aspect pleasing on an electric guitar, and it doesn’t come through as strongly as metal picks.

In a word: The Camel Bone Guitar Pick by GuitarHeads is a great pick.

Also, something to note, the tin from my electric guitar strings doesn’t appear to come off them onto the pick as with some other picks. (Do note that many electric guitar strings have some tin on them according to Stringjoy Strings.)

This leads me to believe that it is not that hard on strings despite being a thick and fairly hard plectrum. But if there IS wear on strings, remember that it is because the Bone material is very durable.

I’ve used it for over a week and it has been a very enjoyable time. For beginners, this might be a bit much, perhaps a bit too thick and too hard, but holding your pick the right way is something new players have to learn, and will affect how it plays. If you don’t grasp a flat pick like this one correctly, it might want to pop out of your fingers.

A note about pick holding:

I haven’t written about this in the other sections so I want to mention it here: When you hold a pick, you might be holding down with your thumb which is great, but laying the pick on the index finger’s first knuckle. I advise against that. Holding a pick in that manner might have you fumbling and losing picks. Maybe not, but it depends on your hands, the firmness of your grip (one shouldn’t always use too firm a grip on certain actions).

I would advise, rather, to rest the pick on top of and across the middle link/bone of your index finger. This WILL feel awkward to many at first. Be aware that the pick in this review is designed to be held in that fashion. Yes, you will find it more work to turn your wrist to the ideal position, but believe me, this is the right way. As with all things guitar, don’t discount the advice of teachers and practice, practice, practice – a lot – so you don’t develop bad habits.

Now back to the pick.

The Camel Bone Guitar Pick by GuitarHeads is white with subtle variations in color hue. The bevel is very much similar to a standard Celluloid bevel, and not left or right-handed. It has a rounded yet narrow edging to it that is slightly inconsistent on the left side (the right side is perfect).

Here are the specs:

Material	Attack Tone	Decay/Release Tone
White Camel Bone	Hard, but not quite metallic, still warm with some brightness	Thump with no hump, no click, like Celluloid
Durability/Wear	Comments	Shape
Could last many months or years	87.9 degree tip angle 82 degree overall.	Wide-ish 351 style with custom grip bevels
Grip and Feel	Flexibility	Likely Use
Glassy but similar to Celluloid	Very firm, no flex	Assertive leads, moderate strumming
Thickness	Width and Height	Resonance
.233 mm	1 21/128” shoulder to tip, 1 1/16” shoulder	Nearly bright but thick sounding
Tip Style	Bevel	Approx. Cost
Sharp yet not too pointy	Hand-made c urve, standard style	$30.00 with 5 pick variety

So, is the Camel Bone Guitar Pick by GuitarHeads any good?

-All in all, a terrific flat-pick for intermediate and pro for someone wanting to rock without being too “jazzy” (mellow).

As you can see in this photo below, it’s a slightly widened “351” style pick with a finer point, not blunt, but not terribly sharp either:

Here is an Edge-On shot, sorry, it’s a little rotated, look closely, it’s like a typical Celluloid edge-wise:

And a final shot of the Obverse side of the pick. If you look carefully, you might see the oblong and straight dug-out for the index finger to be secured in place:

I really enjoyed using this pick and I expect to go back to it on many occasions because it is so well-made and sounds delightful. For a novice, it might be a little bit much; however, when you want to try something very different but useful, here you go!

So that concludes today’s review. I pledge to try my best to keep bringing new content. Please bear with me, I have health issues that can make doing any task difficult.

I thank you for visiting our site and look forward to your comments!

And here is a teaser: Coming next-when is a rubber pick NOT bouncy? I have a surprise coming in the next installment.

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