Well, I don't know if there already is a topic about picks of a kind but did you know that you can make quite decent picks from expired credit cards? Of course you could use some which are not expired but I would not recommend that. ;-) I have played with one made from an old Visa card and like it quite a bit.
Priceless!
Sorry, couldn't resist that. :D
I have made picks from all sorts of things, but never a credit card. I have tried coins, washers (the hole in the center works great), even matchbook covers.
I will also buy the large triangular picks from Fender and cut them into three smaller picks. I like the pointed tip, excellent for picking fast. So, you get three picks for the price of one. :D
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Fender-Triangle-Guitar-Picks?sku=110510
If you know something better than Rock and Roll, I'd like to hear it - Jerry Lee Lewis
Sorry to hi-jack a pick thread.
Tip - a empty beer bottle makes a great slide to. :D
"In my dreams your blowin' me... some kisses" - Lets Duet - Dewford Randolph Cox
Tip - a empty beer bottle makes a great slide to. :D
Why does it have to be empty?
Tip - a empty beer bottle makes a great slide to. :D
Why does it have to be empty?
The act of emptying it makes your playing sound better to yourself :wink:
I wrapped a newspaper ’round my head
So I looked like I was deep
Tip - a empty beer bottle makes a great slide to. :D
Why does it have to be empty?
The act of emptying it makes your playing sound better to yourself :wink:
that is very true :D
http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo356/christopherius/th_FenderSig.jpgI once made a plec from a broken beer glass - one piece looked just the right size for a plec. So I sanded down the sides, spent ages working on it, got a nice smooth tone when it was finished - then of course, I lost it. I may try it again one day - but then again, I hope never again to drop a glass full of beer....
:D :D :D
Vic
"Sometimes the beauty of music can help us all find strength to deal with all the curves life can throw us." (D. Hodge.)
I could see how a credit card could work as a pick. once, I let a player use my guitar at a jam. when he pulled out his car keys to play it I leapt across the room and nearly floored him with my right. I gave him a pick. I always have some handy, as I keep a few in that little pocket within a pocket of my jeans. they never fall out, even during a wash cycle. my credit card is not that handy. sadly, it is worn out and overused.
I've seen one of these used as an emergency pick. 
They are a fairly soft plastic, so they don't last long, but works in a pinch.
They can also be used as a low-budget strap lock.
I wrapped a newspaper ’round my head
So I looked like I was deep
I like the plastic tie idea.
here is an example of pre historic make shift picks:
Those are also good for responding to critics and other hecklers :lol:
I wrapped a newspaper ’round my head
So I looked like I was deep
Hey Dog I get your point!!!
"It's all about stickin it to the man!"
It's a long way to the top if you want to rock n roll!
