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Celluloid Abalone Guitar Or Bass Pick - 0.96 mm Heavy Gauge - 355 Large Triangle Shape

Celluloid Abalone Guitar Or Bass Pick - 0.96 mm Heavy Gauge - 355 Large Triangle Shape

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Celluloid Abalone Guitar Or Bass Pick - 0.96 mm Heavy Gauge - 355 Large Triangle Shape

These heavy gauge Celluloid guitar picks are Abalone colored with no printing or logo on them. Celluloid picks are the industry standard and are the most popular pick material in the world. These picks are an excellent choice for those who like the feel of Celluloid picks.

The 355 Large Triangle shape has been around for decades and is one of the most popular pick shapes. The 355 is especially favored by many bass players because of its very large size.

Start exploring new tones with these Celluloid guitar picks today, because the simplest and most inexpensive way to change your tone is to change your pick.

Specifications:

• Thickness: 0.96mm
• Color: Abalone
• Material: Celluloid
• Size: 1.57 in. x 1.77 in. x 0.038 in. (40mm x 45mm x 0.96mm)
• Shape: 355 Large Triangle Shape
• Blank guitar picks, no printing or logo

About The Material These Picks Are Made From:

Celluloid was invented in 1856 and first patented in 1869. It was used as an ivory substitute and later the main use was in the movie, photography and film industries, which used only celluloid film until the 1950s.

Celluloid is made from cellulose, one of the most abundant raw materials in the world, and was first used for guitar picks as early as 1902. This was to provide a more economical alternative to traditional, and expensive, tortoise shell plectrums which had been in use virtually as long as string instruments have existed.

Celluloid closely mimics the tonal qualities of a genuine tortoise shell pick, but with greater durability, and at a far lower cost. Celluloid can be made in virtually any color or shape, and can be opaque or transparent, which allows many interesting colors and designs to be created. Celluloid ultimately became the go to choice for making guitar picks due to its value, tonal qualities, durability, and the wide variety of designs possible.

Today celluloid also remains in use as a finish coating for musical instruments, especially accordions and guitars. Celluloid is very robust and easy to mold in difficult forms, and has great acoustic performance as cover for wooden frames since it does not block wood's natural pores.

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