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Celluloid Checkerboard Pearl Guitar Or Bass Pick - 0.46 mm Light Gauge - Premium Made In USA - 351 Shape

Celluloid Checkerboard Pearl Guitar Or Bass Pick - 0.46 mm Light Gauge - Premium Made In USA - 351 Shape

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Celluloid Checkerboard Pearl Guitar Or Bass Pick - 0.46 mm Light Gauge - Premium Made In USA - 351 Shape

These premium light gauge Celluloid guitar picks are Checkerboard Pearl colored with no printing or logo, and are proudly Made In USA. They are manufactured to exacting standards in America, from the finest US sourced raw materials, and utilize a superior finishing process which gives them ultra smooth edges that just glide across the strings compared to many other picks.

The 351 pick shape has been around for decades and is the most widely used guitar pick shape in the world. The 351 is especially popular with guitar players, however it is also used by bass players, and works well for any stringed instrument. Many players find it to be the perfect size, shape, and tip profile for most situations.

Celluloid picks are an industry standard and have been one of the most popular pick materials worldwide for many decades because of their durability and tone. These picks are an excellent choice for those who like the feel of Celluloid picks at a great price.

Specifications:

Thickness: 0.46mm
Color: Checkerboard Pearl
Material: Celluloid
Size: 30mm x 25mm x 0.46mm
Shape: 351 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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