Because of these problems, I developed a strong desire to find something better. So, after searching and trying a variety of picks I discovered Pointless Picks.
What are Pointless picks?
Pointless Picks are round acetal picks with a raised grip ring in the center. They were developed by designer Doug Larsen and are American made.
My experience with Pointless Picks
I decided on the .58 mm. I felt that this would probably work best for my playing style.
When I received my picks, I couldn’t wait to try one out. So, I quickly picked one up and tested it out. I tested the pick in a variety of ways. Initially, I performed a vibrato using the b string on the 12th fret, picked individual strings, and played a variety of chords and power chords. Later, I played a few songs that I learned.
After completely testing out the pick I discovered a few things. The first discovery related to pick turning. While playing I noticed that the pick didn’t turn. But, I think the round shape is responsible for this. The round shape prevents users from noticing if the pick turns. It also prevents them from having to adjust the pick while playing. The second discovery related to strumming. With this pick, strumming was much smoother and I never felt like the pick would get caught in the strings. The third discovery related to dropping the pick. Since using the picks I have never dropped one. This pick has stayed in place very well.
Overall, I liked using this style of pick. In the beginning(due to the pick being round) I had to make minor adjustments to my playing technique. But, it didn’t discourage me and it didn’t take much time to make these adjustments.
Availability
Pointless picks have been around a while. But, they are not available in any well-known places and they are not widely available. I felt that they should have at least been available on Amazon. But, many have never heard of these picks.
I made the decision to purchase them online. I purchased a package of six from www.clemmerdulcimer.com. I was hesitant because I have never heard of this place. But, I got what I wanted and it was delivered on time.
They are also available at www.pointlesspicks.com. They are offering a trial pack of nine picks.
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Overall
If you are having trouble with standard picks, Pointless Picks are worth trying out. In my opinion, they deserve to be well known and available at many more places. Since I received them, they have been the only picks I use.
Features:
• Available in .58mm, .72mm, and 1.0mm sizes.
• Available in red, green, and blue.• Grip ring in the center.
• Website— www.pointlesspicks.com
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