Proudly handmade in the USA, all recycled/reclaimed/falloff guitar/bass picks/pickguards
I fashioned my first prototype hardwood pick in 2006, having joined a Greenday tribute band and was looking to add my own twist. The very first ones were maple and walnut. Me and my guitar player shredded them in minutes. My heart sank. So also being a woodworker(since 1982) I tried the next ones out of exotic hardwoods and BINGO! Much better! I have gained much experience firsthand with every passing year. I have used and back every specie I sell. ALL MY PICKS ARE RECLAIMED/RECYCLED/FALLOFF PIECES!
The flooring industry came up with a way to gauge the hardness and durability of wood. It is called The Janka hardness test. The higher the number, the harder the wood. The number reflects how much force it takes to drive a steel ball a specific distance (embedding) into the lumber. That is the shorthand version. Ipe scores as the hardest at 3600. Domestics/softwoods like Red oak, maple, pine, usually score less than 1000 and are unsuitable for guitar picks. It has become my litmus and reference. All wood is not created equal. I can hold a piece of wood and know just by the weight/density if it is worthy of my store.
I have also, with exception, done away with solvent based finishes and have gone all natural with oils and beeswax on the picks. Pickguards with solvent based finishes(laquer, polyurethane, stains, etc) are still being offered, as they provide the best protection, in my opinion. Water based products are available, but are unfortunately more costly.
Me and my family thank you for shopping our store!
JP
