Tortoise picks SOLD!!!!!!! Red Bear picks FS

teyoung · February 2014

2 Red Bear Lil' jazzer Heavies used but in great shape I have 2 of these that are exactly the same $20 each.

pickitjohn · February 2014

@teyoung would it be possible to post a picture of the two LOLLO picks together with a quarter for size reference

thanks pickitjohn

teyoung · February 2014

Sure, here you go.

pickitjohn · February 2014

@teyoung
Great job on the pictures, I'm prefer big size picks.

Any idea of the thickness?

Thanks

teyoung · February 2014

#1 is 3/32" or 2.38 mm #2 is 1/16" or 1.6 mm . These measurements are from the top, the thickest part. They then taper down on the striking end with a speed bevel. Both picks are very rigid, there is absolutely no flex.

adrian · February 2014

How easily does a tortoise shell pick wear down over time?

scot · February 2014

I have a variety of tortoise picks that I made myself and have used for nearly 20 years. The trick to making a tortoiseshell pick last is: when you finish using it, take a very fine piece of emery cloth (1000 grit or so) and burnish the bevel that you use until it shines again, then stop. A rough bevel on the pick wears away many times faster than a polished one, and you'll be amazed at how little work is required to keep the bevel burnished and glossy. Plus the pick actually works better with a polished edge. I also soak my picks in olive oil for a few weeks every couple of years - this is a trick passed down from Sarrane Ferret (via Francis Moerman) to make the pick last longer and glide more easily across the strings. This does seem to work as advertised...