Vintage Guitar Picks
I've been searching for a definitive way to display/catalog my vintage guitar pick collection--and this seemed like the most organized way to do that. I will attempt to provide accurate dates of production as well as a little bit of history for each brand/company listed if I am able to do so.
Basically, though? D'Andrea made approximately 99% of the guitar picks made in this 'vintage' guitar pick era. This is why I'm so 'high' on D'Andrea products. Their beauty and skill with guitar pick creation is unparalleled.
I am always looking for more and more information regarding the many vintage guitar picks in my collection(as well as looking for more vintage picks to purchase/trade). Any and ALL expertise would be greatly appreciated. So, if you have any info on any of the picks I've listed or corrections in faulty information, feel free to email me at: APearson_65@yahoo.com. Thank you for looking!
One more thing; I do not sell any of my guitar picks pictured here. As I said, this site is primarily for cataloging and displaying my collection. I will, however, consider trades.
***There are a few people who deserve thanks, as without them, I would HAVE no collection:
First and foremost is Brian Bouchard. I call him 'The King of All Picks Vintage', a title I feel he deserves. I met Brian on Ebay and I consider him to be not only a good friend, but also an expert when I have questions that only he can answer. He has been so very generous to me and I owe him a great debt. He is the one from whom I bought my very first vintage guitar pick from. We have also traded in the past. And I am never disappointed by anything I have gotten from him. Brian is the editor-in-chief of Pick Collecting Quarterly and also the author of the book, 'Guitar Picks Of Rock & Roll'. His newest venture, OldPicks.com, is a virtual TREASURE trove of information, catalogs, and rare vintage picks for sale for the vintage guitar pick collector!
Secondly, I would like to thank Guy aka 'Coupe' DeVillez. He sold me my first Clifton Tu-Way guitar pick. Another pick I thought I would never own! And one occasion I will always remember Coupe for: Upon receiving this gorgeous diamond-shaped pick from Mr. DeVillez? I decided to see how it sounded actually USING it to play my guitar(can you say 'idiot/novice'??). Anyway, it sounded GREATER than I could've imagined--for the whole 2 1/2 seconds it held together before snapping in half. I emailed Guy of my plight[including a pic of the poorly handled pick]. And would you believe he actually sent me a replacement for free? Since then, Coupe has been an enormous asset to me. He holds a wealth of knowledge in the field of guitar pick collecting and without him, as well as Brian, my collection would be nothing. Thanks Coupe!
And, last but NEVER least, I would like to thank the master of vintage picks, Joe Macey. Joe has tirelessly spent his time attempting to gain as much information as he can in cataloguing these little jewels. His knowledge is incredibly valuable to me in terms of dating, origin, and manufacturers of all the great little vintage guitar picks ever made! Mr Macey has also been a defining factor in the growth of my vintage pick collection.
There are several other wonderful people who provided vintage picks and/or invaluable information to me about my newly acquired 'treasures'. Thanks to Chris(My FIRST Herco vintage picks!), Pete, and Janie. And a special 'thanks' to Tony D'Andrea for his words of encouragement. Please forgive me if I've forgotten anyone else in this great community of people with GREAT taste in guitar picks!!
Several books ANY collector would enjoy reading:
Basically, though? D'Andrea made approximately 99% of the guitar picks made in this 'vintage' guitar pick era. This is why I'm so 'high' on D'Andrea products. Their beauty and skill with guitar pick creation is unparalleled.
I am always looking for more and more information regarding the many vintage guitar picks in my collection(as well as looking for more vintage picks to purchase/trade). Any and ALL expertise would be greatly appreciated. So, if you have any info on any of the picks I've listed or corrections in faulty information, feel free to email me at: APearson_65@yahoo.com. Thank you for looking!
One more thing; I do not sell any of my guitar picks pictured here. As I said, this site is primarily for cataloging and displaying my collection. I will, however, consider trades.
***There are a few people who deserve thanks, as without them, I would HAVE no collection:
First and foremost is Brian Bouchard. I call him 'The King of All Picks Vintage', a title I feel he deserves. I met Brian on Ebay and I consider him to be not only a good friend, but also an expert when I have questions that only he can answer. He has been so very generous to me and I owe him a great debt. He is the one from whom I bought my very first vintage guitar pick from. We have also traded in the past. And I am never disappointed by anything I have gotten from him. Brian is the editor-in-chief of Pick Collecting Quarterly and also the author of the book, 'Guitar Picks Of Rock & Roll'. His newest venture, OldPicks.com, is a virtual TREASURE trove of information, catalogs, and rare vintage picks for sale for the vintage guitar pick collector!
Secondly, I would like to thank Guy aka 'Coupe' DeVillez. He sold me my first Clifton Tu-Way guitar pick. Another pick I thought I would never own! And one occasion I will always remember Coupe for: Upon receiving this gorgeous diamond-shaped pick from Mr. DeVillez? I decided to see how it sounded actually USING it to play my guitar(can you say 'idiot/novice'??). Anyway, it sounded GREATER than I could've imagined--for the whole 2 1/2 seconds it held together before snapping in half. I emailed Guy of my plight[including a pic of the poorly handled pick]. And would you believe he actually sent me a replacement for free? Since then, Coupe has been an enormous asset to me. He holds a wealth of knowledge in the field of guitar pick collecting and without him, as well as Brian, my collection would be nothing. Thanks Coupe!
And, last but NEVER least, I would like to thank the master of vintage picks, Joe Macey. Joe has tirelessly spent his time attempting to gain as much information as he can in cataloguing these little jewels. His knowledge is incredibly valuable to me in terms of dating, origin, and manufacturers of all the great little vintage guitar picks ever made! Mr Macey has also been a defining factor in the growth of my vintage pick collection.
There are several other wonderful people who provided vintage picks and/or invaluable information to me about my newly acquired 'treasures'. Thanks to Chris(My FIRST Herco vintage picks!), Pete, and Janie. And a special 'thanks' to Tony D'Andrea for his words of encouragement. Please forgive me if I've forgotten anyone else in this great community of people with GREAT taste in guitar picks!!
Several books ANY collector would enjoy reading:
Brian Bouchard's 'Guitar Picks Of Rock & Roll'. Click on thumbnail to purchase.
The book that REALLY got me started with building my vintage guitar pick knowledge. Will Hoover's 'Picks! The Colorful Saga of Vintage Celluloid Guitar Plectrums'. Click thumbnail to purchase from Amazon.com.
