New picks by Rusty Thornhill

jim flynn · Post by **jim flynn** » 19 Dec 2006 7:10 pm

Found the picks while surfing the forum links.
Take a look, I got mine today, and they are terrific. Here's his web page.
perfecttouch@frontiernet.net

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Greg Simmons · Post by **Greg Simmons** » 19 Dec 2006 7:28 pm

ain't Google wunnerful?

http://www.perfecttouchpicks.com/

Al Terhune · Post by **Al Terhune** » 19 Dec 2006 10:48 pm

Good Lord. Why in the hell would I pay $30 for new picks? But...you know, I've never found picks I really liked on my fingers, and it's a pretty integral part to playing...and these sound like they'd be good. I think it's worth a $30 investment. I've ordered a pair. What the hey!

Al

John Roche · Post by **John Roche** » 20 Dec 2006 2:23 am

I have just got two sets of them from Rusty and will be trying them out tonight, I'll let you know what there are like, Rusty Thornhill is very nice man to deal with .
I did post back in November about them. http://steelguitarforum.com/Forum5/HTML/013917.html
Well i just paid £70 for a new JH Bar so might as get the new picks as well[This message was edited by John Roche on 20 December 2006 at 02:26 AM.]

John Coffman · Post by **John Coffman** » 20 Dec 2006 4:15 am

First I got the thin ones and they fit well but were a little to thin. Rusty made me a pair out of the heavier material and they are great. They fit and stay on. A few minor ajustment out of the box and your in business. I like my set. Rusty said he has a booth at the Texas show so come out and try a pair. I know 30.00 for picks is high but if they fit right, feel right, and give great tone 30.00 is worth not having to dealing with a sore hangnail. God Bless

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Thomas SD10 3/4,Thomas D10 8/5 and Desert Rose S10 3/4. Beginner Just Steelin on the Brazos river.

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Jim West · Post by **Jim West** » 20 Dec 2006 3:25 pm

30 bucks for a set!!! The SnapOn tool company must make them for him!

Andy Sandoval · Post by **Andy Sandoval** » 20 Dec 2006 4:52 pm

Do these picks have some unique feature that really sets them apart from say, ProPicks?

John Roche · Post by **John Roche** » 21 Dec 2006 2:50 am

Got the picks last night and tried them out.Out of the box almost perfect fit , a few minor adjustments and I was playing , very clean sound very comfortable on the fingers. My palm blocking seem to be more natural as the picks add a little more extension to the fingers.
Also Tried out my new JH BAR. Great tone, no noise on the strings and easy to grip.

Ken Byng · Post by **Ken Byng** » 21 Dec 2006 12:51 pm

John - for 70 quid I would want the bar to play itself!!!

John Roche · Post by **John Roche** » 21 Dec 2006 1:48 pm

Hi Ken Are you still playing with with Denis Cremin from Swindon, if you are say hello from me. Yeah £70 from your friend Gerry .Well worth the money and the new picks $30 , again they are fantastic n, no more sore fingers or pick noise all for under £100 not bad.

Don Walworth · Post by **Don Walworth** » 21 Dec 2006 3:46 pm

I'm a new player -- my wife got a set of these picks for me for Christmas, but gave them to me early

. I find them to be VERY comfortable! Can have them adjusted loose, and they will still stay in place. No sore fingers after playing for a couple of hours. Fit almost out of the box.

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Don

West Coast Double 8,
Nashville LTD,
Nashville 112

Dan Burnham · Post by **Dan Burnham** » 23 Dec 2006 11:14 am

These are the best picks I have ever used. I play trumpet as well as steel, and believe it or not, I don't even have to take these picks off to play horn. I have 2 sets and will be ordering more.

Dan

Calvin Walley · Post by **Calvin Walley** » 23 Dec 2006 1:06 pm

how do these picks compare with the showcase 1941s as far as thickness ?
i might try them if they are about the same thickness

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Mullen SD-10 3&5 / nashville 400
Hilton volume pedal

jim flynn · Post by **jim flynn** » 23 Dec 2006 3:36 pm

These picks are substantially heavier than any pick I,ve seen. also about 1/3 longer overall,
they fit just behind the first finger joint.
I really never had too much trouble with Pro-pics,etc,as far as pain, they seem to catch on a string sometimes and slid off. What I like is the tone I get, Lord knows anything that will help that elusive tone is worth $30 bucks.
As far as the actual measurements for the thickness of the material, you'll need to ask Rusty. But as far as I can tell, they are thicker.

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Calvin Walley · Post by **Calvin Walley** » 23 Dec 2006 5:34 pm

thanks Jim, i think i might just order a pair , i just never liked the thin ones

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Mullen SD-10 3&5 / nashville 400
Hilton volume pedal

Mike Headrick · Post by **Mike Headrick** » 23 Dec 2006 6:56 pm

Rusty is a very innovative guy and He's been working on this pick project for a couple of years or more. I know He's put a lot of time and money into their manufacture and it's good to see the fruit of his efforts getting such a good response. My best to you Rusty.

John Coffman · Post by **John Coffman** » 26 Dec 2006 4:22 am

Calvin, I just got his heavy set of picks about 2 weeks ago. The thickiness is about the same as the lighter pick. The only thing I feel is that the material is stronger and will let you attack the strings and get a better sustain than the lighter materials. If you have a very light touch I suggest you get the lighter material. I know you are new as I am so I got the heavy material. The heavy material I got is still abour 3/4 the mateial as match up against the propik. It takes a few days to really get the feel down and your movement smooth. Picks are a very individual thing and we all have our likes and dislikes. Just try them with an open mind and see if the fit you and your style. Rusty will do his very best to make you a set that you are happy with. I know because he did just that for me. Best of luck and God Bless

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Thomas SD10 3/4,Thomas D10 8/5 and Desert Rose S10 3/4. Beginner Just Steelin on the Brazos river.

Gary Steele · Post by **Gary Steele** » 30 Dec 2006 1:34 pm

These are great picks. It is hard to explain how nice they are. The feel is awesome. Almost feels like no picks at all.
Way to go Rusty.
Gary Steele.

Stan Paxton · Post by **Stan Paxton** » 30 Dec 2006 8:30 pm

Hey Gary, John, and the rest of you who have tried or are using them, how is the fit as say compared to the Pro-piks. I wear them in the "fingertip" style with the back edge just past the cuticle of the fingernail. Does this new style pick which fits over the first finger joint, have the "reach" so to speak ?
Thanks......

Al Terhune · Post by **Al Terhune** » 30 Dec 2006 9:47 pm

Indeed, I received mine a couple of days ago, and they're so light and form-fitting. Due to earlier postings, I was hesitant to bend them up the way I usually do with the comments of using them "right out of the box," but with a 90 degree bend, they are awesome and fit like a glove. I love 'em!

Stan: You can wear these any way you want. Mine don't fit over the joint (I don't think you'd be able to bend the joint, if it did), but just right in front of it.

Rusty's a great guy to deal with, as has already been said.

Al

John Coffman · Post by **John Coffman** » 31 Dec 2006 8:06 am

Stan, The propik wraps around the finger nail and when you work in a job were dry fingers split these pick hurt after a while. The new picks on the index finger wrap just about the first knukle joint. The middle finger uses a S type wrap around the 1st knukle. The finger nail is not contacted by the pick. It does take some getting use to but it took me about 30 minutes of playing and a few adjustments and I was set. I will state it is very important that you measure the finger when ordering. Rusty will assist you with this. Best of luck

Stan Paxton · Post by **Stan Paxton** » 31 Dec 2006 10:23 am

Thanks guys, this is reassuring...Calvin, if you will, after you get yours & try 'em, let me know how they work for you...
thanks again...

James Stewart Jr · Post by **James Stewart Jr** » 31 Dec 2006 11:08 am

Would be interesting to try them

Billy Murdoch · Post by **Billy Murdoch** » 3 Jan 2007 7:36 am

Hi All,
I recieved my picks this morning.
After about ten minutes playing and a very minor adjustment I have realised that I will never use another brand of pick.
The difference is trmendous,I believe they were custom made for lil'ole Me.
Rusty is a genuine nice guy to deal with and post and packing was nil...to Scotland.
Look forward to meeting Rusty at Dallas in March.
Best regards
Billy

Ken Byng · Post by **Ken Byng** » 3 Jan 2007 11:04 am

John R.
I do still play with Dennis's band at the weekends - the stage is normally littered with all the instruments he plays.

I will give him your regards. We are in the throes of recording an album.