brass plectrums

Subject: brass plectrums
From: GUEST,wullie
Date: 08 Jun 00 - 06:50 PM

Can anyone help me A lead guitarist for 95 proof a group on Islay in the Hebredies wants a brass plectrum does anyone know where we can get some in the U.K. Thanks Wullie

Subject: RE: brass plectrums
From: Gary T
Date: 08 Jun 00 - 10:15 PM

I'm in the U.S., but I have an idea. Find a source for sheet brass and make your own. Here one can get what is called "shim stock", brass sheets in particular thicknesses. I remember 0.010" (ten thousands of an inch) being common. I'm sure you would need a greater thickness for a plectrum. The brass is easy to cut with sheet metal shears and probably even with ordinary household scissors. It can also be easily flattened (it tends to curl when cut) and the edges can be filed/sanded down to make them smooth. Check at an automotive machine shop or similar place to find out where to purchase the shim stock.

I actually own one or two brass plectrums. I believe I bought them at a music shop years ago. I don't recall seeing any in stores for the last several years.

Subject: RE: brass plectrums
From: Big Mick
Date: 09 Jun 00 - 01:03 AM

Or you can have him go to www.elderly.com, pick the set he wants, email me his snail mail addy at [e-mail] and I will just pick him up a set or two in the name of international musicians good will.

Big Mick

Subject: RE: brass plectrums
From: Gary T
Date: 09 Jun 00 - 05:53 AM

Oh, sure, Big Mick, do it the easy way! (BG) Why didn't I think of that?