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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 ...

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? ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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
...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1504/12293_Billing_081_2.jpg

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. ...

Paul Did you receive the free pick I sent for you to try?
SADDLE

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 ...

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 ...

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

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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Topic: Fingerpicks
Richard McVicker Replies: 20 Views: 8108	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 10 Dec 2019 8:42 am Subject: Fingerpicks
Richard McVicker Replies: 20 Views: 8108	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: 3667	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 10 Dec 2019 8:30 am Subject: These dang picks...
Richard McVicker Replies: 11 Views: 3667	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: 18623	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 6 Dec 2019 4:51 pm Subject: Saddle picks
Richard McVicker Replies: 58 Views: 18623	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: 8108	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 24 Nov 2019 10:42 am Subject: finger picks
Richard McVicker Replies: 20 Views: 8108	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: 5379	Forum Section: New Product Announcements Posted: 25 Oct 2019 4:47 am Subject: SADDLE Picks
Richard McVicker Replies: 4 Views: 5379	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: 5379	Forum Section: New Product Announcements Posted: 16 Sep 2019 6:28 am Subject: SADDLE Picks
Richard McVicker Replies: 4 Views: 5379	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: 2871	Forum Section: For Sale: Amps and Accessories Posted: 16 Nov 2018 2:17 pm Subject: Saddle picks still available
Richard McVicker Replies: 2 Views: 2871	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: 5666	Forum Section: New Product Announcements Posted: 6 Jan 2018 11:14 am Subject: SADDLE finger picks Now come with a "W" crimp
Richard McVicker Replies: 6 Views: 5666	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: 9018	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 6 Jan 2018 11:00 am Subject: finger pick solution
Richard McVicker Replies: 32 Views: 9018	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: 5666	Forum Section: New Product Announcements Posted: 2 Jan 2018 5:49 am Subject: SADDLE finger picks Now come with a "W" crimp
Richard McVicker Replies: 6 Views: 5666	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: 5666	Forum Section: New Product Announcements Posted: 30 Dec 2017 6:07 am Subject: SADDLE finger picks Now come with a "W" crimp
Richard McVicker Replies: 6 Views: 5666	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: 8832	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 26 Nov 2017 6:17 am Subject: Thumb picks
Richard McVicker Replies: 27 Views: 8832	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: 3087	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 24 Nov 2017 2:27 pm Subject: Why do these finger picks cost so much?
Richard McVicker Replies: 7 Views: 3087	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: 8832	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 24 Nov 2017 2:06 pm Subject: Thumb picks
Richard McVicker Replies: 27 Views: 8832	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: 13504	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 28 Sep 2017 1:20 pm Subject: Keeping picks on fingers
Richard McVicker Replies: 56 Views: 13504	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: 8570	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 16 Mar 2017 2:06 pm Subject: Thumb Pick Problem
Richard McVicker Replies: 22 Views: 8570	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: 11140	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 31 Jan 2017 9:46 am Subject: Tired of pressing your finger picks into your chest or palm
Richard McVicker Replies: 31 Views: 11140	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: 11140	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 7 Dec 2016 5:07 pm Subject: Tired of pressing your finger picks into your chest or palm
Richard McVicker Replies: 31 Views: 11140	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: 13936	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 12 Dec 2015 6:11 pm Subject: Finger Pick Adhesive ideas
Richard McVicker Replies: 30 Views: 13936	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: 13176	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 27 Jul 2015 10:25 am Subject: Thumb pick question (again)
Richard McVicker Replies: 33 Views: 13176	http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1504/12293_Billing_081_2.jpg 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: 7604	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 31 May 2015 5:07 am Subject: Fingerpick as my Achilles' Heel!?!? Argh!
Richard McVicker Replies: 19 Views: 7604	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: 14198	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 21 May 2015 8:14 am Subject: I felt your pain
Richard McVicker Replies: 20 Views: 14198	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: 7604	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 12 May 2015 9:04 am Subject: Fingerpick as my Achilles' Heel!?!? Argh!
Richard McVicker Replies: 19 Views: 7604	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: 1746	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 8 May 2015 1:55 pm Subject: No holes in the SADDLE except the one that hols it on
Richard McVicker Replies: 3 Views: 1746	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: 26935	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 12 Feb 2015 7:40 am Subject: Thumb Picks
Richard McVicker Replies: 57 Views: 26935	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 ...