Guest mgoetting Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 I recently discovered Dunlop's pick holders and love them. They only cost about a buck each and adhere to the face or side of almost every guitar without hurting the finish. I never have to look for a pick anymore or store one bent in my strings. It holds several picks, so you can quickly pull out a backup if you drop your first one. And you can carry different types of picks. I don't know why it took so long for me to buy one of these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrymclark Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 Oh yeah. Been around a long time. I learned my lesson about adhesives on guitar finishes though. Some don't take so kindly to them and others may get a residue on them that takes a bit of work and care to remove without damaging the finish. The adhesive on this may be fine, but I won't chance it. I have pockets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark555 Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 Oh yeah. Been around a long time. I learned my lesson about adhesives on guitar finishes though. Some don't take so kindly to them and others may get a residue on them that takes a bit of work and care to remove without damaging the finish. The adhesive on this may be fine, but I won't chance it. I have pockets. Yup, I agree... I have a pick holder in the storage compartment of my case though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrymclark Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 Yup, I agree... I have a pick holder in the storage compartment of my case though. That isn't a bad idea. I end up having to dig picks out of the cracks of my case all the time. haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuitArtMan Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 Gotta agree with the comments about adhesive. I had masked off a strat body (Fender USA - nitrocelulose) so I could shield the elctronics cavity. Imagine my horror when I removed the blue painter masking tape only to find it had reacted with the finish underneath and left marks. Swirl remover wouldn't touch it. I had to go to 600 grit (might have even been 400 grit) to get the marks out and the work my way back up to the finer grits and buff it out. You can still see some of the lines if you look at it in the light just right. I think removed most if not all of the top (clear) coat in the process. I'm very wary of any adhesive on my guitars and if I mask off for any reason now it's for as short a time as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredZepp Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 Really , what it is all about is.... the picks .... because........ Beauty is in the eye of the pickholder... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TalismanRich Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 Its one thing to have the pick always on your guitar, but what about when you pick up a different one? I've got a leather pick holder on my keychain that has about 5 different picks in it. I'm always ready to go when I walk into the Guitar Denter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chico Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 I like those pic holders but not on my guitars. I stick one on my bench in the studio, keep it filled with dunlop .73mm's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjoshh Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 My second son is a luthier in Lincoln, England. He works mainly with the violin family but also works with guitars. Pick guards stuck on instruments, especially those from the 80s/90s are a total pain. To remove them is a nightmare, usually taking off the finish. My suggestion is DO NOT stick anything onto your instrument. If anyone needs a luthier in the East Midlands, UK contact pheeharrison2000@yahoo.co.uk. If this is breaking the rules sorreee!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ledzef Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 Just put it out of the way on your pickguard. Now your pickguard has a dual purpose and it won't hurt your finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 I use the clip on my mic stand. Works pretty well. Just put 3 or 4 in there and I'm good to go. rooster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiro Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 That's a cool device, but I understand about the adhesive . . . I remember my friend screaming because the nitro on a regular rubber stand had transferred something on the finish . . . I saw a leather guitar strap like a bandolier / bandoleer. . . for picks . . . like this . . . I'd def go for that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smurph1 Posted May 27, 2010 Share Posted May 27, 2010 I use the clip on my mic stand. Works pretty well. Just put 3 or 4 in there and I'm good to go. rooster. +1 I was gonna say the same thing.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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