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Thứ Ba, 26 tháng 11, 2013

General Information On Non Slip Guitar Picks

By Georgia Diaz


Guitar picks is a term that is used to refer to plectrums that are used when playing the guitar. These small pieces are often produced from one material, such as: stone, tortoiseshell, tagua, plastic, glass, rubber, nylon, felt or plastic. Guitarist do not like having picks that are slippery because it makes playing more trying. Non slip guitar picks are available and come in several varieties. There are also DIY fixes that can be done to help with this problem.

For a lot of guitarists, dropping a pick during a performance is not the best scenarios. Most musicians tend to have other ones available in case this happens. Nonetheless, the best way to prevent this from happening is making sure the piece is easy to grip and hold on to. Non slip versions are offered through numerous retailers but are generally more costly than the standard types.

Those who do not want slippery picks but are not able or willing to pay more for them can employ one of the many simple techniques that can be done for free or very little. Many different modifications can be done to fix these pieces. There are also numerous tricks and tips available on forums, websites and other online resources. Some solutions may work better than others and overall results are expected to range based on different factors.

The hole-punch is one method that is frequently used to make these pieces less slippery. To do this, first find the center of the piece. Mark the spot with a tiny dot using a silver marker. The color of the marker does not matter, but silver is preferred because it is visible on dark-colored pieces. Take a hole punch and place the pick inside of it, lining it up so that the blade is over the mark. Squeeze the punch and sand away raw edges using a fine-grit paper.

Another option for reducing slipperiness of these pieces involves using sandpaper. Choose a grit of paper that is still comfortable to hold and touch. That which is extremely fine allows for one to have grip and not wear down the skin. Fold the paper in half and cut a circle that is smaller than the width of your pick in the area where you hold it. Take glue and place it around the edge of the paper on the back side, as well as a dot in the middle. Press the paper to the pick and repeat this process on the other side.

These pieces are available in many varieties. They vary in style, sound, thickness, materials and shapes. In many of these kinds, there are non-slip versions available. The type of material may have an impact on the amount of slipperiness that occurs while playing. Furthermore, the music that is being played or the musician may impact how slippery the pick becomes. Some people who are known to have clammy or damp hands may have more trouble keeping grip of the small pieces.

There are so many products available to fix this problem. Likewise, there are simple and inexpensive solutions that a person can do themselves that are just as effective as products purchased new from the store. Figure out the best solution that works for you.

Non slip guitar picks are available through a great number of retailers. They come in an assortment of models and versions, just as traditional picks do. It can be frustrating for guitar players to have slippery picks that are easily dropped, but many products and tricks can be employed to reduce this issue.




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