Active Band Man Chats - Picks Part 3 -

Following up on the last two columns, we will dig further into picks!

Oh. Again?

Here are the picks I prepared this time!

They’re cute.

These picks were made by CUNE, a fashion brand. They have a rabbit illustration printed on them. I don't know much about the brand, but they are cute.

They are all teardrop picks…

Yup. The shape and thickness (1.0 mm) are all the same, only the material is different.

So, we are talking about the difference in materials this time, right?

Oh yeah, let's get started.

First of all, "PEI plastic".

I heard about this for the first time, so I did some research. "PEI plastic" is "polyetherimide plastic". It is heat-resistant, strong, and is excellent for insulation .

I don’t understand... Let's try it anyway.

OK! Well... It’s like the Ultem (Ultem is the product name of polyetherimide (PEI) produced by GE in the United States). (Playing) It feels very smooth. The pick does not snag on the strings when picking!

Ultem. It's said that the feeling is close to that of fingernails. If so, I may just like it.

Next is the pink one. "POM plastic"?

I’ve never heard of that, either.

After checking, "POM plastic" is the same as "polyacetal"

Oh, I've heard of that.

Well, the features are "durability, heat resistance, wear resistance”

Let's try it.

(Playing) This is a delicate. Even though the thickness is the same, it feels as if this pick is thinner than the one made of PEI plastic! Interesting!

Does it suit guitar strumming?

You can strum the guitar lightly. However, the triangle type is easier for strumming and stroking. By the way, the third one, which has the attractive marble pattern, is nylon!

Well... I'm not familiar with nylon picks.

Nylon is often used for clothes like sportswear, right?

Right, and it rattles, doesn’t it? (Lol)

Yes, yes. I also researched it. Nylon is "excellent in strength, toughness, and heat resistance”. It is said that it is also used for automobile engines because it is highly resistant to oil.

Then it seems to be ideal for using on a hot summer stage.

In theory! Alright, let's try it. (playing) This gives the most solid and stable sound!

Is it like the center of gravity is low? That was unexpected.

I was a little surprised because nylon clothes are very light.

So, the last one?

Ugh. Celluloid! is the world's first polymer plastic.

It's a material I first heard about long ago.

Yup. It's easy to process, so it's a very popular material, but it's easier to burn than others, so be careful about that.

Easier to burn... like on a hot, hot summer stage?

(Ignoring) Then, let’s try it...! (Playing) Oh, this feels the most balanced in both pronunciation and feeling! I understand that it's been a popular material for guitar picks for a long time.

You’re right. It is the standard.

Today's summary! Even if the picks have the same shape and thickness, the tone and touch are different depending on the material!

This was interesting.

Let's dig further into the world of picks! Yes, and everything?

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