Abstract: A hand-held pick for playing guitars and other musical instruments includes a pick body and a plurality of string engaging protrusions. The pick body is flexible and may be used in either a straight condition or a bent condition. The protrusions can be simultaneously engaged with a plurality of strings and simultaneously pluck the strings.

Abstract: The invention is generally a pick apparatus for playing a stringed musical instrument having an elastic and generally cylindrically shaped cot having an opening and a tip, and has a substantially uniform thickness, as well as a pick capable of plucking a string of a musical instrument attached thereto proximate to the cot's hemisphere and extending beyond the hemisphere away from the cot such that the pick is capable of plucking a string of a musical instrument when the cot is being worn on a digit of a user.

Abstract: This invention relates to providing a plectrum holder device that may be easily attached to a guitar at the desired location of the guitar player. More particularly, this invention relates to providing a system for retaining multiple plectrums close to the surface of a guitar, in a low profile configuration, in a convenient location for easy access by the guitar player. Also, a guitar comprising the plectrum holder may still fit in its guitar case due to the low profile of the plectrum holder. Further, the plectrum holder holds picks of a variety of shapes and sizes.

Abstract: The flare Pick is a dimensional guitar pick used for playing a variety of stringed instruments that are typically strummed or where individual notes are “picked”. The pick's unique side index finger indentation allows the inside edge of the users index finger to form fit into the picks body. The opposing thumb is pressed against the back of the pick firmly locking the pick into position. The stability of the picks design prevents slippage or rotating while in use and provides a stable and dependable orientation for proper string/pick engagement. The size, flexibility and depth of indentation can vary to accommodate all types of playing styles and finger sizes.

Abstract: A grip member for connection to an instrument pick includes a grip member body having opposed first and second sides. A plurality of abrasive particles is attached to and extends away from the first side. An adhesive on the second side is used to adhesively connect the grip member to a pick surface. An aperture extends entirely through the grip member first and second sides such that the pick surface is exposed through the aperture when the grip member is adhesively connected to the pick surface permitting the user's finger to contact both the abrasive particles and the pick surface through the aperture.

Abstract: A pick for a string instrument is manufactured by the use of a hot stamp press. A pick blank is mounted on a support surface of the press with a front side of the pick blank disposed upwardly. A heated die head is moved against the front side of the pick blank and maintained in that position a sufficient time to imprint a pattern configuration into the front side to thereby form a gripping surface on the front side. A film may be disposed between the front side and the die head. A pattern may also be imprinted into the rear side.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a pick for an instrument having a string. The pick includes a body formed of a first material and having an outer periphery. The pick further includes a tip extending from the outer periphery of the body for engaging the string of the instrument. The tip is formed of a second material different from the first material of the body.

Abstract: The Pick clip increases ones ability to do multiple plucked instrument techniques without having to lose control of the pick. With the pick fixed to the thumb there is no effort wasted on holding the pick between the thumb and index finger, allowing the user to utilize the index finger and thumb independently to pluck, and tap the instrument along with using the instrument percussively.

Abstract: There is an instrument pick configured to selectably couple to a metal surface of an instrument, according to one embodiment of the invention. The instrumental pick includes a base member having an interior cavity and a magnet disposed within the interior cavity of the base member. The base member of the instrumental pick also includes a plurality of apertures configured to dispose a portion of the magnet.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for storing and dispensing guitar picks. More particularly, the present invention relates to a credit card shaped housing apparatus that holds and dispenses about 1-5 guitar picks. The credit card guitar pick apparatus is able to be stored in a wallet providing a convenient, quickly available, organized supply of guitar picks to a musician.

Abstract: The finger-mounted striking devices described herein are for use on stringed musical instruments, in particular for but not limited to electric or acoustic bass instruments. The paired devices consist of elongated cylindrical wooden shafts of differing length. The offset in length allows the striking tips to be effectively even when worn as intended on the index and middle fingers. The striking tip of each shaft contains a permanently embedded weight to accelerate the transfer of finger movement to the shaft tip. The mechanism for attaching the elongated shaft to each finger is an adjustable metal ring permanently attached to the shaft end opposite the striking tip. An upward-sloped fingertip rest is provided forward of the ring. The entire body of each elongated shaft and the integral metal ring are encased in an elastomeric coating that prevents scratching of the instrument surface during use by the devices and seals the metal ring against corrosion from moisture.

Abstract: A pick and method for obtaining a bright sound from a strummed instrument and in particular a guitar, the pick having a plurality of points about its rounded perimeter arranged in a uniform series to form a serrated edge, which points are sized and spaced so that a plurality of points substantially simultaneously engage a string when strummed, producing a bright chorus sound.

Abstract: A pick for playing a stringed instrument comprises a main body having a first portion and a second portion. The first portion has a front surface and a back surface, and a peripheral edge adjoining the front surface and the back surface. The second portion has a front surface and a back surface, and a peripheral edge adjoining the front surface and the back surface. The first portion and the second portion are secured together one to the other at the back surface of each, thereby forming an interface between the first portion and the second portion. The front surface of each of the first portion and the second portion is outwardly facing.

Abstract: The invention relates to a plectrum for playing a stringed instrument. The plectrum is adapted to be securable relative to a finger (or thumb) of an instrument player, and it has a string engaging portion and a finger engaging portion. The finger engaging portion (or at least a part of it) has a spiral configuration which can secure the plectrum relative to the finger (or thumb) when the plectrum is positioned with the spiral at least partly wound around an end or portion of the finger (or thumb).

Abstract: A hand-held pick for playing guitars and other musical instruments includes a pick body and a plurality of string engaging protrusions. The pick body is flexible and may be used in either a straight condition or a bent condition. The protrusions can be simultaneously engaged with a plurality of strings and simultaneously pluck the strings.

Abstract: A device for playing a stringed musical instrument, comprising a tabbed plectrum with an enhanced feature, consisting of an extended gripping surface, or tab, which allows the attachment of a variety of grasping devices to the plectrum. Thusly, a musician is provided a secure and comfortable method for holding the plectrum while playing a stringed musical instrument. Both the plectrum and the grasping devices are used in conjunction with each other to facilitate the ergonomic playing of such instruments. Additionally disclosed is a method for the efficient movement of a musician's forearm and wrist muscles while playing a stringed instrument with the tabbed plectrum with any of the grasping devices.

Abstract: A multiple part pick for engaging strings of a stringed musical instrument has a first part with a first blade for engaging the strings, a second part having a second blade for engaging the strings, and means for slidable connection between the first part and the second part for relative movement between the two parts. The blades of the two parts are mounted for a relative sliding movement accomplished by relative movement of the musician's fingertips, so that a musician can selectively choose which blade to use to engage with the strings without interrupting a musical performance. Different playing qualities among the blades allow the musician to produce different sound qualities without interrupting performance. In additional embodiments, added optional features include a third blade, a holder part, or a peg and channel feature, to keep parts from disengaging with one another during performance, or a gripping portion to prevent slippage.

Abstract: According to an embodiment, a plectrum apparatus comprises a ring capable of being releasably mounted to a user's finger, and a harness capable of releasably securing a plectrum, the harness being hingedly coupled to the ring. In one embodiment, a first spring is further provided and configured to bias the harness in a stowed position. A plectrum secured to the harness may be positioned toward a thumb side of the user's finger in the stowed position when the ring is mounted on the user's finger. The harness may be further capable of being retracted in a deployed position, the plectrum secured to the harness engaged between the user's finger and thumb.

Abstract: According to an embodiment, a plectrum apparatus comprises a ring capable of being releasably mounted to a user's finger, and a harness capable of releasably securing a plectrum, the harness being hingedly coupled to the ring. In one embodiment, a first spring is further provided and configured to bias the harness in a stowed position. A plectrum secured to the harness may be positioned toward a thumb side of the user's finger in the stowed position when the ring is mounted on the user's finger. The harness may be further capable of being retracted in a deployed position, the plectrum secured to the harness engaged between the user's finger and thumb.

Abstract: The present invention in several embodiments is a plectrum or pick that is used to strum or pick the strings of guitars, bass guitars, ukuleles, mandolins or other stringed instruments. This pick has apertures disposed therethrough at predetermined locations. Such apertures provide a gripping means which enables a user to grasp and control such pick. The device makes it less likely that a user will drop or lose his or her pick while playing. The apertures provide finger to thumb contact, allowing the musician to better manage the pick in their hands.

Abstract: Pyrocarbon components have been found to create richer, clearer sound when employed as bridges (19), saddles (1), nuts (2), frets (3), tuning heads (4), pegs (9) and other components which contact the strings in guitars (6, 16), violins (11) and like stringed musical instruments. Bridges/saddles and nuts of stringed instruments produce a marked difference in the sound when pyrocarbon components are used compared with currently used materials. There is a significant increase in sound volume for a given intensity of string movement, along with richer harmonics and a clearer, less muddy sound. The crystalline structure of pyrolytic carbon minimizes the damping of string vibration as it is transferred to the sound-amplifying portion of acoustic instruments, producing a rich, pleasing and higher volume sound. The useful life of strings is increased in contact with pyrolytic carbon components before they go “dead” or break.

Abstract: This invention relates to providing a plectrum holder device that may be easily attached to a guitar at the desired location of the guitar player. More particularly, this invention relates to providing a system for retaining multiple plectrums close to the surface of a guitar, in a low profile configuration, in a convenient location for easy access by the guitar player. Also, a guitar comprising the plectrum holder may still fit in its guitar case due to the low profile of the plectrum holder. Further, the plectrum holder holds picks of a variety of shapes and sizes.

Abstract: A percussion plectrum provides a unique sound that is soft. It also aids in training a stringed instrument player in learning to pick the strings of the instrument. The plectrum is teardrop shaped and includes bristles having frayed ends which are uneven in length and spaced unevenly apart from one another. The plectrum may be held with a firmer grip without fear of losing it into the strings or producing a loud harsh tone that ordinarily is produced with a firm grip.

Abstract: The V-Pick Guitar Pick is a new kind of plectrum used for guitars, mandolins, bass guitars, and all stringed instruments requiring a pick or plectrum. It utilizes a new acrylic plastic that allows for a reliable grip, pure tone, and the ability to strum across the strings quickly and efficiently. Through creating a thicker pick, V-Picks has found a way that allows artists and beginners with arthritis to enjoy a comfortable way of playing their string instrument. The ability of an artist to achieve pure tone and quality range on their instrument is attained through the use of V-Pick Guitar Picks. Therefore, the ability for background sound obstructions to be eliminated dramatically increases. Hence artists can record the pure tone that the desire to express through music.

Abstract: A pick for strumming stringed musical instruments is provided, wherein some embodiments the strumming pick are fabricated from a compliant material. In other embodiments of the present invention, an ergonomically contoured depression is formed into the front side of the pick and means corresponding ergonomically contoured protrusion is formed upon the backside of the pick. Yet other embodiments combine the foregoing compliant aspect and the ergonomic aspects.

Abstract: There is an instrument pick configured to selectably couple to a metal surface of an instrument, according to one embodiment of the invention. The instrumental pick includes a base member having an interior cavity and a magnet disposed within the interior cavity of the base member. The base member of the instrumental pick also includes a plurality of apertures configured to dispose a portion of the magnet.

Abstract: Snap away musical instrument picks. A sheet of material is provided that has a plurality of musical instrument picks formed therein by cut lines around the perimeter of the picks except for uncut web areas around each pick. The ends of the cut lines turn into the picks. A pick can be detached from the card body by severing the web to remove a pick when desired, and any rough edges formed by breaking the web are not located along the outer perimeter of the pick. The sheet of material can be sized to be carried in a purse or wallet and the like for easy access.

Abstract: A moving jaw (20) is spring-urged (45, 55) against a fixed jaw (10, 110), to capture picks (70) and other like stringed musical instrument accessories therebetween. The fixed jaw (10, 110) is configured for either adhesive mounting (60) onto and extending exterior to a stringed instrument surface, or embedding interior to and coupled (118, 131) with the surface (80) of the stringed instrument. Picks (70) or other accessories are oriented perpendicular to the instrument surface (80), and one or a plurality of picks (70) may be inserted into and removed from between the jaws (10, 20, 110).

Abstract: A multiple part pick for engaging strings of a stringed musical instrument has a first part with a first blade for engaging the strings, a second part having a second blade for engaging the strings, and means for slidable connection between the first part and the second part for relative movement between the two parts. The blades of the two parts are mounted for a relative sliding movement accomplished by relative movement of the musician's fingertips, so that a musician can selectively choose which blade to use to engage with the strings without interrupting a musical performance. Different playing qualities among the blades allow the musician to produce different sound qualities without interrupting performance. In additional embodiments, added optional features include a third blade, a holder part, or a peg and channel feature, to keep parts from disengaging with one another during performance, or a gripping portion to prevent slippage.

Abstract: A combination string instrument/pick article of jewelry comprises a simulated miniature sized string instrument, such as a guitar, which includes a neck and a body and which is in the miniaturized shape of a corresponding full sized instrument. The body has an attachment area on its front face. A full size pick is mounted in the attachment area. The pick contains designator information on its front face, such as information to identify the string instrument for which the pick is intended to be used.

Abstract: The present invention is a stringed instrument for producing rapid tempo and more precise rhythmic strumming. The shape of the strumming apparatus allows simultaneous contact of two or more strings from a plurality of strings, and thereby allows chords to be more efficiently produced. In combination with the strumming apparatus, the present invention includes an instrument body with recessed components on the front surface of the instrument body. Combining the strumming apparatus and an instrument body as in the present invention allows a user to achieve greater rhythmic precision and a faster tempo vis-à-vis faster paced strumming of the strings.

Abstract: A plectrum with an enhanced design feature, primarily consisting of an extended gripping surface, or “tab,” said tab facilitating the attachment of a variety of grasping devices to the plectrum. A musician is thereby provided a secure and comfortable method of grasping and retaining the plectrum while playing a stringed musical instrument. Both the tabbed plectrum and the grasping devices disclosed are further used in conjunction with each other to facilitate the ergonomic playing of such instruments. Additionally disclosed are methods for the efficient movement of a musician's forearm and wrist muscles while utilizing the combination of a tabbed plectrum and grasping device during the playing of a stringed musical instrument.

Abstract: A guitar pick having a planar and generally triangular main body with three sides. Two sides of the main body join in a rounded nose protruding outwardly from one side. A wing extends outwardly from the top of the main body so that at least a portion of the wing lies in a plane oblique to a plane of the main body. The wing may be curvilinear in shape or include plural planar sections.

Abstract: An index finger mounted guitar pick has first and second parallel, planar surfaces, an upper end and a lower, string-engaging end and is formed of resilient material. A mounting ring is sized and shaped to fit about an index finger of a guitarist and is attached orthogonally to one of the planar surfaces. The mounting ring is positioned at a point spaced downwardly from the upper end. The mounting ring is fixedly or rotatably attached to one of the planar surfaces and is adjustable for different sized fingers. A slot penetrates the planar surfaces and extends from a point spaced downwardly from the upper end toward the lower end. A fastener has a front element attached to the mounting ring, a bearing element located in the slot and a rear element. The fastener is fitted frictionally to the slot, providing adjustable positioning of the mounting ring on the guitar pick.

Abstract: A pick for playing a non-bowed stringed instrument, such as a guitar, comprises a main body having a front surface and a back surface, and a peripheral edge adjoining the front surface and a back surface. At least a substantial portion of the main body comprises a doming mixture. The pick is formed by providing a thin flat backing having a front face and a back face; placing the thin flat backing onto a curing tray with the back face against the curing tray and the font face facing generally upwardly; introducing a doming mixture onto the front face of the thin flat backing; permitting the doming mixture to cure, thus forming a hardened resin mixture pick having a bottom surface and a domed top surface; and separating the thin flat backing from the hardened pick.

Abstract: An improved guitar pick or plectrum for use with a stringed musical instrument. The improved pick has a substantially planar central gripping portion and at least one and not more than four substantially planar picking wing portions peripherally extending, one each in a respective different longitudinal direction from the central gripping portion. In application, only one of the wing portions may be used at any one time. The wing portions can include an end surface having a different jagged or serrated picking edge formed of at least two and not more than four peak members adapted for strumming or plucking the strings of a stringed instrument so that each of the peak members strike the string in rapid sequence.

Abstract: The guitar pick is formed of flexible sheet material and has a central opening therein, which is slotted open. The guitar pick is formed of flexible synthetic material and has a pick point for picking the guitar strings. The body of the guitar pick is sufficiently large to hold between the thumb and forefingers for its manipulation. The body has a central opening which is slotted away from the pick point. The central opening and the slot, together with the flexibility of the pick is sufficient to permit it to be snapped onto and off of pegs and posts on the guitar for storage and retrieval.

Abstract: A drumstick tether is disclosed for rotatably securing a drumstick to a finger of a drummer comprising a first elongate strip of flexible material adapted to wrap around the finger of the drummer and a second elongate strip of flexible material adapted to wrap around the drumstick. The first elongate strip of flexible material is secured to a first swivel part of a swivel member for securing the drumstick tether to the finger of the drummer. The second elongate strip of flexible material is secured to a second swivel part of the swivel member for securing the drumstick tether to the drumstick. The swivel member has a transverse swivel length greater than an axial swivel length for positioning the drumstick in close proximity to the finger of the drummer for enabling a closed hand of the drummer to hold the drumstick in a conventional manner and for enabling an opening hand of the drummer to theatrically twirl the drumstick about the swivel member.

Abstract: The invention disclosed herein comprises a guitar pick with a built-in recorder and playback device. The invention allows guitarists to record an audio sample into the recorder, then play it back directly through an amplified guitar or microphone.

Abstract: A CD case with guitar pick display capability is disclosed. The CD case includes a first cover and a second cover attached to the first cover. A tray is provided on the first cover, and at least one guitar pick cavity is provided in the tray for holding and displaying at least one guitar pick through the case. A method of packaging a compact disk is also disclosed.

Abstract: A portable guitar pick holder apparatus. The portable guitar pick holder apparatus includes a receptacle means that includes plural guitar pick storage openings contained therein for storing plural guitar picks. The plural guitar pick storage openings include a manual pick removal means and an automatic pick removal means. The pocket may further include plural guitar pick openings on the exterior of the front or back of the pocket. The portable guitar pick holder apparatus is selectively attachable to and removable from a human guitar player, a guitar strap or other objects to provide a readily and quickly available, organized supply of guitar picks.

Abstract: A machine for placement on the fingertips of players of stringed instruments with which the strings will picked or plucked. Designed as a set, the two picks do not collide as the musician moves his or her fingers to pick the stringed instrument, The abrasion of the interior of the picks, prevents pick slippage, even when worn comfortably loose, The forefinger pick is designed with a unique diagonal wrap that may be adjusted to fit a range of finger sizes, The middle finger pick is designed with wings that provide a gap which allows the adjacent pick to touch the skin of the middle finger instead of allowing metal to touch metal, The forefinger wrap is placed to avoid the metal of the middle finger pick and instead touch the skin of the middle finger, and The shank (the tip portion) may be adjusted or bent to the conformation desired by any given musician.

Abstract: The invention disclosed herein comprises a guitar pick with a built-in recorder and playback device. The invention allows guitarists to record an audio sample into the recorder, then play it back directly through an amplified guitar or microphone.

Abstract: Guitar pick stickers for adhering to synthetic guitar picks so that the picks may be held to a guitar are disclosed. Each sticker is sized to fit within a perimeter of a guitar pick. Each sticker has an adhering layer for adhesive attachment to the guitar pick and a highly-plasticized formulation of material (such as polyvinyl chloride, or static cling vinyl) for adhering the guitar pick to a glossy surface of a guitar without adhesive. A sticker sheet includes an adhesive backing sheet on which the stickers may be initially carried.

Abstract: This invention relates to an apparatus, device or method for manufacturing a grip plectrum or pick formed from a first material (such as, for example, plastic or like material), the plectrum having in one embodiment a generally triangular shaped body with a broad top portion, an intermediate portion, and a narrow bottom portion, with the top and intermediate portion being substantially covered with a second material that has a greater degree of grip than the first material. The plectrum has a generally triangular (and preferably tear-drop) shaped body being made from a first material. A top and intermediate portion of the plectrum are substantially or completely covered by a second material on all four sides (front surface, back surface and both side surfaces) and is adapted to be gripped by the user between the thumb and index finger, with a bottom portion being used to pluck the instrument strings. In one embodiment, the second material is preferably a non-slip material such as rubber or the like.

Abstract: A one piece combination guitar string pick and shoulder strap lock that engages and retains a guitar shoulder strap upon one or more anchor posts affixed to the guitar. The combination pick and strap lock is not a part of the shoulder strap, and is used after the shoulder strap is affixed to the guitar body using standard shoulder strap clasps. The present invention then slides over the anchor post head using the clasp arm assembly and pressing the anchor post past the clasp assembly pinch point until the anchor post head snaps against the back of the anchor post channel in the body member and the anchor post stem is then held firmly by the clasp arm assembly. Another embodiment of the invention supports adding decorative figurines for novelty. Another embodiment supports semi-permanently affixing the present invention to the anchor post with a bolt extension.

Abstract: An improved tremolo mechanism for a guitar. The tremolo mechanism for a guitar includes a rotary assembly. The rotary assembly includes a main rotor that includes an arcuate shaped surface defining holes through which a plurality of guitar strings exit the main rotor when the tremolo mechanism is installed on a guitar, resilient means coupled to said main rotor to bias said rotary assembly to a first position at which no tremolo effect is provided and away from a second position at which a tremolo effect is provided and fixing means on the main rotor for securing one end of each of the plurality of guitar strings to the rotary assembly. The tremolo mechanism also includes a plurality of tension rollers for providing rotational tension to said guitar strings. Said arcuate shaped surface directionally guides said strings transverse of said rotary assembly to the tension rollers.

Abstract: A multi-function plectrum includes a substantially triangularly shaped body. The body includes a first leg, a second leg and a third leg. The first leg includes a rounded edge. The second leg includes a rounded edge. One end of the first leg is joined to one end of the second leg. A picking projection extends from the other end of the second leg. The picking projection comes to a substantial point and tapers gradually to meet a thickness of the body. A taping projection extends from the other end of the second and third legs. Material is removed from substantially a middle of the body on at least one side to create a cavity for a finger or thumb. The body is fabricated from a non-flexible material, such as glass, porcelain, stone, granite resin composite, a gemstone, steel, synthetic polymer resin or any other suitable material.

Abstract: In one illustrative example disclosed, a guitar pick holder is made of a thin, flat, and visually-appealing flexible synthetic layer of material which adheres to a front outside surface of a guitar. The flexible synthetic layer of material is sufficiently plasticized such that its front outer surface provides a clinging hold to guitar picks made of, for example, celluloid or nylon. The guitar pick is held against the front surface of the flexible synthetic layer of material and is thereby carried with the guitar, even when it is subject to relatively strong forces of accelerative motion (i.e. when the guitar is physically handled or shaken).

Abstract: A fingernail pick that is removably attachable to a user's fingernail having a primary string contacting portion, an anchor portion which is shaped to fit comfortably and unobtrusively on top of the fingernail, and a mounting portion. The fingernail pick is held in place either by an adhesive, friction between a slot and a cantilevered portion of fingernail, or by a combination of the two. The fingernail pick may be formed in various sizes and shapes or available in custom sizes and shapes for particular users.