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One of my "someday" projects is to make a guitar… Not that I have to wait to make it, per se, but it would make more sense if I could actually play it by the time I finish. So rather than keep thinking it'll be a someday project, I decided to start small ;)

Two ply for added strength. Walnut on one side, cherry on the other. The hardest part was sanding it with almost nothing to hold onto! I did manage to get off all the glue squeeze out without deforming the overall shape too much.

Intentionally left unfinished. As it will surely get a nice patina from being manhandled, and any finish on the business end would suffer much abuse.

So, rather than still saying "someday"... I've taken out my "low milage" acoustic guitar I got (way) back in college, and have started taking lessons! I don't expect this pick to last half as long as it takes me to get around to building my own guitar… but at least I'm moving forward!

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Your pick a winner :))
 

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Nice pick - but I suspect that you will find that there is a valid reason that they make them out of the hard plastic like material that they use. I think the wood will not hold up to well to the guitar strings. But your effort is appreciated - nice job and good luck with your guitar build - I hope you get around to it.
 

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Email your mailing address to iainshort@fsmail.net
I will send you some of my wood picks
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Shorty

Different woods used for picks will change the tone of the guitar.
Lemonwood, ebony, cocobolo, are brighter than maple or walnut .

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Scott That a cool idea.
 

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I'm interested in what sort of mileage you get out of them..
 

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I make em but dont play em. I have the musical ability of a house brick.
Send your mailing address to iainshort@fsmail.net
I will send you some of my wood picks
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Shorty
 
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