New Custom Pick Day

[HHP]

Received my new custom picks from Steve Clayton today. They are standard 351 size 1.26mm celluloid. I had previously gotten the same imprint graphics on some acetal 346 size picks. Lately, I seem to favor the 351 size so I ordered a run.

These are printed on a white pearl base that seems to let the colors show more vividly.

I use these but always keep some with me to give away as mementos to people I meet or play with. They may forget me, but they remember my picks.

They sound good and play well. I may try speed beveling some this evening to see what that might do for them.

Photo is of the new picks with one of the originals in the foreground.

[Long Jon]

Nice, H. Never knew you were a Welshman !

I'll try and not hold it against you.

[HHP]

Originally Posted by Long Jon

Nice, H. Never knew you were a Welshman !

I'll try and not hold it against you.

Yep, last name is Price, apparently derived from Ap Rhys in Welsh.

[Long Jon]

Coincidentally, I ordered some "Gravity" picks to be shipped from the US today. http://gravitypicks.com/

I'm not ready to commit to Blue Chips yet, but these look nice, anyone here try them ?

$5 a pick, still makes 'em the most expensive I've ever bought.

[HHP]

As an addendum, I did re-bevel several of these picks and the results were great. Increased volume and clarity significantly. They have a very pleasing smooth sound, no harshness.

These are very low cost without the imprint, good choice in a 1.26mm pick.

[Captain Jim]

Originally Posted by Long Jon

Coincidentally, I ordered some "Gravity" picks to be shipped from the US today. http://gravitypicks.com/

I'm not ready to commit to Blue Chips yet, but these look nice, anyone here try them ?

$5 a pick, still makes 'em the most expensive I've ever bought.

I use Gravity Picks - consistently good! I have also made my own from Ultem material, but the Gravity Picks are my favorites. I recently placed another order from the folks at Gravity - shipped out the same day.

[Long Jon]

Originally Posted by Captain Jim

I use Gravity Picks - consistently good! I have also made my own from Ultem material, but the Gravity Picks are my favorites. I recently placed another order from the folks at Gravity - shipped out the same day.

I got an email from Chris at Gravity telling me they will be shipped today. I'm only getting three to try out, all "classic standard", 0.75, 1.1 and 1.5 mm.

Small stuff I have ordered previously from Amerikee has taken about a week.

Sorry to gate-crash your thread H,,,, still,, I kept it about picks tho' , eh ?

[Dru Edwards]

The picks look great, HHP. Very crisp and clear image. I had custom Clayton picks a few years ago and I would hand them out at gigs to some people. It does make a good impression on people.

What's the meaning behind the image?

[HHP]

Originally Posted by Dru Edwards

The picks look great, HHP. Very crisp and clear image. I had custom Clayton picks a few years ago and I would hand them out at gigs to some people. It does make a good impression on people.

What's the meaning behind the image?

It's the flag of Wales. My ancestry is Scottish-Welsh. The Scottish imagery tied to the family wasn't very interesting, it was basically a belt. The dragon was a bit more graphic so I went with my father's side of the family. Little more representative of British Isles culture than a big belt.