Well, they turned out to be kind of a bust (for me). There is a through hole where you grab the pick. I prefer not to have something like that.
So far, there is no advantage to the Pick Boy Pos-A-Grip ones that I use. I also have and like V-Picks. But, using a V-Pick has a very particular sound. So, I usually switch off them when playing. Pick Boys seem to be the winner.
Haven't seen these ergonomic picks before...very interesting and potentially helpful to me with my athritic fingers. I also like the three pronged approach with three different thicknesses. These days I tend to favour heavier picks so these might be very good for me. I'll order one, (though the postage is more than twice what the pick costs!)
That's precisely why I ordered them. The arthritis in my fingers is definitely affecting my playing.
Heretofore, I've been using PickBoy pics. While not large enough for my taste, I can at least hold onto them and not drop them.
Looking forward to these. I also am favoring heavier pics these days.
BTW, I'm checking out 'hybrid picking'. People whose playing I admire use this technique. People like Bill Nelson and Darrel Higham. So far, it seems beyond my abilities. But, haven't given up yet.
Went to a premium lumber place today. Bought some Nicaraguan rosewood, Sitka spruice, and some reclaimed redwood for a guitar build. :-D Looking forward to this.
This might be the first plectrum rethink in 100 years?
Maybe the second :) Have a look at these - http://snakepick.com/ There's a spiral which goes round your finger so they don't move and you can't drop them.
I bought a mixed pack a couple of years ago, but the plastic that they are made from is so bad - cheap, thin, not tactile - that I don't use them.
What’s the verdict?
Haven't seen these ergonomic picks before...very interesting and potentially helpful to me with my athritic fingers. I also like the three pronged approach with three different thicknesses. These days I tend to favour heavier picks so these might be very good for me. I'll order one, (though the postage is more than twice what the pick costs!)
Thanks Alec. I just ordered a pair. 'Pod.