Posted by Mary Temple on Saturday, July 16, 2011
Is there such a thing as an extra small size National thumb pick? I have a small and I love the pick but I have to tape it on so it won't move around at all; an XS would probably be perfect. I've heard the Bluechips are great but can't spend $40+ on pick(s) right now. I've searched the internet and can't seem to locate such an animal. I may just have to save up and bite the bullet for the Bluechip but I do love that National; it's smooth and the fastest to play with and gives great tone to the strings.
6 comments on “National thumb picks - do they make an xs?”
Oalbrets Says:
Saturday, July 16, 2011 @8:41:08 AM
Did you try to put your pick in a pot of boiling water and getting it really soft and then mold it to your thumb? I have done this with good results. Good luck
RatLer Says:
Sunday, July 17, 2011 @11:37:54 PM
The boiling water trick should do it...good luck!!
Mary Temple Says:
Monday, July 18, 2011 @9:22:50 PM
Thanks for the suggestions boys, I have indeed thought of that, however, it's such a good pick and works so well (except for having to use med tape) I don't want to risk screwing up the best thumb pick I have. So I guess this means there's no such thing as an XS that you know of either. I have a pick I'm going to take to a dental lab at work and see if I can form one of the other, not-so-good picks into the same shape and feel. If I get a good back up, I might try the hot water on the good National one.
Mary Temple Says:
Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @8:30:16 PM
Found out today from someone who got back to me fro Elderly Instruments in Grand Rapids that said National only makes one size, (Lg); that they used to make other sizes but only went to a small. At least it's nice to know; I do have a collectors item now.
Mary Temple Says:
Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @8:30:38 PM
Found out today from someone who got back to me from Elderly Instruments in Grand Rapids that said National only makes one size, (Lg); that they used to make other sizes but only went to a small. At least it's nice to know; I do have a collectors item now.
Richard McVicker Says:
Friday, October 21, 2011 @3:30:46 PM
Mary- The new Custom thumb pick by Saddle is a one size fits all. It fits a 12 year old child to a 250lb Guy. This pick is the biggest advancement in thumb picks in 50 years. Comfortable, with style and greater control than conventional picks. Check it out on the web.
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