chriswilliams666 Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 (edited) I have been "researching" this topic for a while as like my fav bass player Duff McKagan I play with picks mostly, sometimes finger style, sometimes both in the same song. Getting a pick in time without a mic stand became a small problem. I've found that Duff, Slash, Steve Vai all use custom made pick holders, made by their techs, but all the same materials and methods. Although Vai uses White and Black Strips, not clear like Duff/Slash. Hopefully the pictures will illustrate in enough detail. Have tested lots of picks, all of which stay in place even with lots of movement. The holder is attached by a velcro strip. One side has to be stuck on the headstock. The top of the pick holder by the G-String machinehead, there is a little cut-out that allows easy installation of the picks. Again, something the stars seem to have. I've made enough for myself, and I've sent out some to friends. Am offering the last few of this batch to bass chatters for a couple of [b]few quid [/b]towards parts and postage. Edited January 16, 2011 by chriswilliams666 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 [quote name='chriswilliams666' post='1091923' date='Jan 16 2011, 10:36 PM']I have been "researching" this topic for a while as like my fav bass player Duff McKagan I play with picks mostly, sometimes finger style, sometimes both in the same song. Getting a pick in time without a mic stand became a small problem. I've found that Duff, Slash, Steve Vai all use custom made pick holders, made by their techs, but all the same materials. I've made enough for myself, and I've sent out some to friends. Am offering the last few of this batch to bass chatters for a couple of few quid towards parts and postage. Hopefully the picture will illustrate. Have tested lots of picks, all of which stay in place even with lots of movement.[/quote] Can't see a pic buddy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriswilliams666 Posted January 16, 2011 Author Share Posted January 16, 2011 Hopefully sorted. BTW i can make them any length under 15cm depending on your headstock. The length i use is perfect for Fenders. [quote name='waynepunkdude' post='1091933' date='Jan 16 2011, 10:44 PM']Can't see a pic buddy.[/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky72 Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 Awesome work Chris! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriswilliams666 Posted January 16, 2011 Author Share Posted January 16, 2011 Clarky is taking the first BassChat Prototype Serial #BC01 ;-) [quote name='Clarky72' post='1091967' date='Jan 16 2011, 11:10 PM']Awesome work Chris![/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky72 Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 [quote name='chriswilliams666' post='1091983' date='Jan 16 2011, 11:18 PM']Clarky is taking the first BassChat Prototype Serial #BC01 ;-)[/quote] Thanks dude! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriswilliams666 Posted January 18, 2011 Author Share Posted January 18, 2011 Have shipped out 4 so far! You lucky, lucky people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky72 Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 [quote name='chriswilliams666' post='1094606' date='Jan 18 2011, 10:53 PM']Have shipped out 4 so far! You lucky, lucky people.[/quote] Mine arrived last night, its now attached to the bass and I'll be giving it the first gig on Saturday night! Cheers Chris! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky72 Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 It's on and looking good... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
didle Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 Hi Chris, I know this thread has been dead for a while but I've been looking at doing the same thing recently (for the same reason :-) ). I tried using double sided cellotape but the grip was so good I couldn't get the picks off! Could you share how you made the clip please? Are you using a binders you can buy for documents or something better? Do you have any left for sale? Cheers, Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriswilliams666 Posted November 1, 2011 Author Share Posted November 1, 2011 Hey Doug, They are literally binders and some velcro, cut and shaped as per Duff's. I have some left if you want one, PM me. On a side not. I see you're working with Felvus in Guns Vs Roses. What made you go for the GK Fusion/Neo setup? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.gif.9ad672bb8b84505709f76b39c8c256ec.gif)
Recommended Posts