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  Topic: Fingerpicks
Richard McVicker

Replies: 20
Views: 8221

PostForum Section: Pedal Steel   Posted: 10 Dec 2019 8:42 am   Subject: Fingerpicks
Love the input. As a inventor of thumb and finger picks I have been watching this conversation for 10 years when there is a simple solution. Picks that are adjustable and DO NOT stay on by clamping on ...
  Topic: These dang picks...
Richard McVicker

Replies: 11
Views: 3714

PostForum Section: Pedal Steel   Posted: 10 Dec 2019 8:30 am   Subject: These dang picks...
Jeff

I am a banjo player of 35 years and I decided to create picks that stayed in place and did not hurt. Why, after 50 years, had no one looked at the fingers and thumb and addressed the problem? ...
  Topic: GREAT TIP: Instantly improve pick attack. Picks NEVER loosen
Richard McVicker

Replies: 58
Views: 18901

PostForum Section: Pedal Steel   Posted: 6 Dec 2019 4:51 pm   Subject: Saddle picks
Saddle picks are as comfortable as the wedding ring on your left hand and you don't even know you have your wedding rings on.
  Topic: Fingerpicks
Richard McVicker

Replies: 20
Views: 8221

PostForum Section: Pedal Steel   Posted: 24 Nov 2019 10:42 am   Subject: finger picks
Drew,
I have invented a finger pick that according to the US Patent office is the largest improvement to finger picks in 50 years. These picks are the most comfortable picks out there,
Go to saddle ...
  Topic: SADDLE Picks
Richard McVicker

Replies: 4
Views: 5391

PostForum Section: New Product Announcements   Posted: 25 Oct 2019 4:47 am   Subject: SADDLE Picks
Thank you for your responses.
You can see several videos by Googling..Saddle thumb pick videos.
Here is the pricing and contact information.
Thank you for your interest in SADDLE. Sorry I do not ha ...
  Topic: SADDLE Picks
Richard McVicker

Replies: 4
Views: 5391

PostForum Section: New Product Announcements   Posted: 16 Sep 2019 6:28 am   Subject: SADDLE Picks
I am still selling SADDLE picks but no longer have a website. There are a lot of videos on the net. Just enter SADDLE picks video.
For pricing,and ordering instructions, e-mail me at funique28@gm ...
  Topic: Saddle picks still available
Richard McVicker

Replies: 2
Views: 2901

PostForum Section: For Sale: Amps and Accessories   Posted: 16 Nov 2018 2:17 pm   Subject: Saddle picks still available
SADDLE Picks still available

I shut down my website but you can still purchases the
SADDLE picks via mail.
Single thumb picks @ $10.00
Double set @ $18.00
...
  Topic: SADDLE finger picks Now come with a "W" crimp
Richard McVicker

Replies: 6
Views: 5712

PostForum Section: New Product Announcements   Posted: 6 Jan 2018 11:14 am   Subject: SADDLE finger picks Now come with a "W" crimp
Tony
If you have a set of SADDLE picks why don"t you try to stamp the small "V" in the base of the pick as I suggested above and see if they sound like the .25 gauge. Metal can be made ...
  Topic: finger pick solution
Richard McVicker

Replies: 32
Views: 9057

PostForum Section: Steel Players   Posted: 6 Jan 2018 11:00 am   Subject: finger pick solution
David
Sound like you are like a lot of players that struggle with finger picks I did also so I invented the new SADDLE finger picks . Most of us wear a wedding ring and never know we have it on even ...
  Topic: SADDLE finger picks Now come with a "W" crimp
Richard McVicker

Replies: 6
Views: 5712

PostForum Section: New Product Announcements   Posted: 2 Jan 2018 5:49 am   Subject: SADDLE finger picks Now come with a "W" crimp
Carlos
These are .20 gauge nickel/silver. I know steal players like a heaver pick, but I have never understood if they like .25 gauge because they are heaver or if it is because of the thicker materi ...
  Topic: SADDLE finger picks Now come with a "W" crimp
Richard McVicker

Replies: 6
Views: 5712

PostForum Section: New Product Announcements   Posted: 30 Dec 2017 6:07 am   Subject: SADDLE finger picks Now come with a "W" crimp
To increase the axial retention on the SADDLE finger picks we now include a "W" shaped crimp in the bottom of the retainer ring. This further increases the resistance for the picks to come o ...
  Topic: Thumb picks
Richard McVicker

Replies: 27
Views: 8883

PostForum Section: Pedal Steel   Posted: 26 Nov 2017 6:17 am   Subject: Thumb picks
Just as Ronnie said , you can take a SADDLE pick that you like and super glue or even use a small "SMALL" screw and attach any length or size pick to the bottom. I have even added metal to t ...
  Topic: Why do these finger picks cost so much?
Richard McVicker

Replies: 7
Views: 3109

PostForum Section: Pedal Steel   Posted: 24 Nov 2017 2:27 pm   Subject: Why do these finger picks cost so much?
The cost of making my picks require two sets of dies at a cost of $950 each The metal in the 20 gauge nickel/silver cost $0.94 and at present I hand form them. Patent protection $19,549, Packaging aro ...
  Topic: Thumb picks
Richard McVicker

Replies: 27
Views: 8883

PostForum Section: Pedal Steel   Posted: 24 Nov 2017 2:06 pm   Subject: Thumb picks
Mark you talk about your thumb being short,and fat, have you had problems getting thumb picks to fit in the past?
If so I have a pick that's instantly adjustable and will fit my big toe. And will pla ...
  Topic: Keeping picks on fingers
Richard McVicker

Replies: 56
Views: 13620

PostForum Section: Pedal Steel   Posted: 28 Sep 2017 1:20 pm   Subject: Keeping picks on fingers
Saddle picks work different from all other picks the thumb picks are infently adjustable and most comfortable pick out there.The finger picks stay on you finger just like and as comfortable as your we ...
  Topic: Thumb Pick Problem
Richard McVicker

Replies: 22
Views: 8647

PostForum Section: Pedal Steel   Posted: 16 Mar 2017 2:06 pm   Subject: Thumb Pick Problem
Ryan
You can't buy them in a store but you can buy your last thumb pick the SADDLE, that is Nylon, won't break, infinity adjustable , No heat to adjust , will fit your pinky finger or your big toe, ...
  Topic: Tired of pressing your finger picks into your chest or palm
Richard McVicker

Replies: 31
Views: 11202

PostForum Section: Steel Players   Posted: 31 Jan 2017 9:46 am   Subject: Tired of pressing your finger picks into your chest or palm
Thank you for all your comments. This is why I invented this new finger pick, because it does not work the same way all other conventional picks work. Thy stay on by clamping on your finger. My patent ...
  Topic: Tired of pressing your finger picks into your chest or palm
Richard McVicker

Replies: 31
Views: 11202

PostForum Section: Steel Players   Posted: 7 Dec 2016 5:07 pm   Subject: Tired of pressing your finger picks into your chest or palm
I notice that players continue, even on stage , to press there finger picks into there chest. I am sure it is a habit but the new SADDLE finger picks stay on your finger and in place due to the ring a ...
  Topic: Finger Pick Adhesive ideas
Richard McVicker

Replies: 30
Views: 14082

PostForum Section: Pedal Steel   Posted: 12 Dec 2015 6:11 pm   Subject: Finger Pick Adhesive ideas
The new SADDLE finger picks is a patented finger pick that operates just like the ring on your finger. Does your ring go flying off or do you have to think about it to realize you even have one on. Th ...
  Topic: Thumb pick question (again)
Richard McVicker

Replies: 33
Views: 13421

PostForum Section: Pedal Steel   Posted: 27 Jul 2015 10:25 am   Subject: Thumb pick question (again)
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John, Have you ever considered the New SADDLE thumb pick. It won't break won't snag on the strings or come off on the back stroke. ...
  Topic: Fingerpick as my Achilles' Heel!?!? Argh!
Richard McVicker

Replies: 19
Views: 7651

PostForum Section: Pedal Steel   Posted: 31 May 2015 5:07 am   Subject: Fingerpick as my Achilles' Heel!?!? Argh!
Paul Did you receive the free pick I sent for you to try?
SADDLE
  Topic: "Banjo Picks" Or how I went from barefoot to wearing shoes
Richard McVicker

Replies: 20
Views: 14284

PostForum Section: Pedal Steel   Posted: 21 May 2015 8:14 am   Subject: I felt your pain
Hal,
I feel your pain but I did something about it and designed a pick that does NOT clamp on your finger. You do shape it to size, like you size your ring on your finger, and this pick works like a ...
  Topic: Fingerpick as my Achilles' Heel!?!? Argh!
Richard McVicker

Replies: 19
Views: 7651

PostForum Section: Pedal Steel   Posted: 12 May 2015 9:04 am   Subject: Fingerpick as my Achilles' Heel!?!? Argh!
Paul

I feel your pain ,literally and then I designed a new finger pick,. I don't want to sell you something more to try, But if you will send me your mailing address I will send you a (1) SADDLE fi ...
  Topic: Finger Picks
Richard McVicker

Replies: 3
Views: 1773

PostForum Section: Pedal Steel   Posted: 8 May 2015 1:55 pm   Subject: No holes in the SADDLE except the one that hols it on
Take a look at the New,5 months old, SADDLE finger picks no holes to hang up on the strings. No clamping to hold the picks on and no OUCH.
www.saddlethumbpicks.com
  Topic: Thumb Picks
Richard McVicker

Replies: 57
Views: 27179

PostForum Section: Steel Players   Posted: 12 Feb 2015 7:40 am   Subject: Thumb Picks
Tony

As a inventor of thumb picks I hear this problem all the time. It may not be that your thumb is too small. If that is the problem My SADDLE pick on the market today will solve that problem. H ...
 
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