Landis Finger Picks

Melody Freeman · From: Illinois, USA

Hi, I have emailed Landis Studios and I have not heard back from them. Also, I have called the number for Landis Studios and it is discontinued. Does anyone know if the Landis Finger Picks are still being made? I was interested in some finger picks that have a hemispherical blade to cover whatever angle is being played. Thank you!
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Melody Freeman

Larry Allen · From: Kapaa, Kauai,Hawaii

Aloha Melody, having tried ALL the picks since the 50’s I have found these ACRIs to be the most comfortable ..I use their SS for steel and Brass for Chet guitars and Dobro also no pick noise…Larry Very Happy

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Melody Freeman · From: Illinois, USA

Larry, thank you for the information!
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Melody Freeman

Larry Allen · From: Kapaa, Kauai,Hawaii

I get them from Banjop Ben..$13/pair.. different sizes and materials, very comfortable, don’t come off .. Very Happy

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Melody Freeman · From: Illinois, USA

Ok, thanks Larry!
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Melody Freeman

Bill Sinclair · From: Waynesboro, PA, USA

Richard Sinkler · From: aka: Rusty Strings -- Missoula, Montana

I see FB posts from late November. His website is up and running.

https://www.landisstudios.com/finger-picks
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Carter D10 8p/8k, Dekley S10 3p/4k C6 setup,Regal RD40 Dobro, Recording King Professional Dobro, NV400, NV112,Ibanez Gio guitar, Epiphone SG Special (open D slide guitar) . Playing for 54 years and still counting.

Melody Freeman · From: Illinois, USA

Thank you Bill and Richard. I went to Facebook and was able to get in contact with him. I’m thinking about purchasing the finger picks. Bill, what are the things that you like about the them?
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Melody Freeman

Tom Jordan · From: Wichita, KS

Melody,

I have been using the hemispherical picks for about two years now and really like them. They are heavier than the usual picks and that takes a small amount of time to get used to but give them a chance because the sound is good.

It took some back and forth with some "round jeweler long nose pliers" to get the shape right but I haven't had to to change them once adjusted. The jeweler pliers leave no marks on the silver.

The thumb pick is finally shaped (I have a weird shaped thumb?) but I must get my thumb wet for it to "stick" If I put it on dry it wont stay in place. Good excuse to keep a full shot glass at the steel Smile

I keep a nylon thumb pick handy as a backup.

Tom

Scott Swartz · From: St. Louis, MO

I agree they are heavier, its noticeable if you switch back and forth but after a couple minutes I do not notice that at all.

What I do notice is the fatter tone from the mass and hemisphercal shape creating a wide contact point on the string.

My pick blades are relatively straight and extended with the 45 degree or high hand angle to the strings ala Emmons or as Jeff Newman taught, and and I think they are especially applicable for that situation.

With extended blades the string strike to me is more like what is called a free stroke in classical guitar speak, whereas if the picks are bent close to the fingertip that is more like a rest stroke, which is a more downward strike. Point being the free stroke tone is assisted by the mass and design of these picks, or thats my theory.

The gripper teeth really works to hold them on also.
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Scott Swartz
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Melody Freeman · From: Illinois, USA

Tom Jordan and Scott Swartz, I appreciate the info! Does the weight of the finger picks tend to slow a person’s speed of playing notes fast? Do the finger picks have a warm tone? Do they make pick noise? Thank you so much!
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