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    Fender Pick Shapes

    Fender Pick Shapes

    Jul 9th 2024

    355: Large Triangle - Fender's large triangle pick, the 355, provides three sides for picking and the largest body of any Fender® pick. 346: Rounded Triangle … read more
    Comparing Guitar Pick Materials

    Comparing Guitar Pick Materials

    May 30th 2024

    Comparing Guitar Pick Materials: Finding Your Ideal PickOf all the factors that go into choosing a guitar pick, material is often forgotten — but it’s as important as any other consideration. Just l … read more
    Types of Guitar Picking Techniques

    Types of Guitar Picking Techniques

    May 26th 2024

    Beyond the Basics: Exploring Alternate Guitar Picking TechniquesWhen you’re first learning how to play the guitar, you’re going to focus on a couple of guitar picking techniques to get you started. … read more
    How to Make a Stylish Guitar Pick Necklace

    How to Make a Stylish Guitar Pick Necklace

    May 20th 2024

    Wearable Art: How to Make a Stylish Guitar Pick NecklaceMany people use guitar picks to make necklaces, bracelets and other jewelry. The different colors and shapes are a great fashion accent. But w … read more
    DIY: Crafting Your Own Guitar Pick at Home

    DIY: Crafting Your Own Guitar Pick at Home

    May 16th 2024

    DIY: Crafting Your Own Guitar Pick at HomeGuitarists can visit Strings and Beyond and shop for hundreds of fun guitar picks that draw a certain sound and feel from your axe. Another option is to mak … read more