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Ron Landis

 

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Arkansas, USA
Post  Posted 20 Jan 2021 8:23 am    
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After many months of developing tooling, I'm pleased to announce we now have our new silver fingerpicks into production. The new model is similar to our original "Shield" design but is only available with the "Classic" blade style or thinner. This model has a larger shield that can be engraved with larger designs such as 2 and 3 letter monograms and other design elements.

The bands have been redesigned so they can be shortened without cutting into the ornamental work that Landis Picks are known for.

And of course, these new picks also feature our Patent Pending "Death Grip" liners. A series of raised teeth that eliminate slipping.

Sterling silver blades produce superior tone for steel guitar and banjo.

But possibly the most notable improvement is that the tooling is more precise and eliminates a great deal of hand work to finish them. This means a price reduction of 16% -- Better Quality at lower prices.

https://www.landisstudios.net/product-page/classic-shield










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Ron Landis

 

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Arkansas, USA
Post  Posted 21 Jan 2021 11:52 am    
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Custom set made for a meteorologist / musician

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Andrew Goulet


Post  Posted 25 Jan 2021 9:57 am    
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These are absolutely gorgeous!
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Bo Borland


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Post  Posted 28 Jan 2021 8:49 am    
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I would love to try a pair if you have a try them program. would gladly pay shipping both ways to try a sample pair before ordering
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Ron Landis

 

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Arkansas, USA
Post  Posted 30 Jan 2021 1:11 pm    
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Bo Borland wrote:
I would love to try a pair if you have a try them program. would gladly pay shipping both ways to try a sample pair before ordering


We have money back guarantee. Try them and if there's anything about them that's not right for you, I'll be happy to modify them by altering the shape of the blade, shorten the bands , exchange them for a different style. Or just return for full refund, even with engraved initials. More unusual custom picks that can't be re-sold are the exception.
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Carl Williams


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Oklahoma
Post  Posted 30 Jan 2021 3:11 pm    
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Ron Landis

 

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Arkansas, USA
Post  Posted 26 Feb 2021 7:30 am    
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I edited the first post and took out the sentence about longer blades. I designed them 1/16" longer, but for some reason, the digital art got scaled down slightly and the blades are not any longer than before.

On another note, I'm also working on this new style of thumb pick. I have these few test strikes but the complete tooling to produce them is still being developed.

The more I use these, the more I like them and have now gone to using them full time for steel guitar and banjo. I still like the wider bands for dobro but these "Twisty Twangers" are super comfortable and deliver great tone. They are fully adjustable for size and blade length and just reverse the coil, and it's good for left handed playing.

The bands coil around more than 360 degrees which totally eliminate the possibility of hooking strings (something I was prone to) and the coil actually tightens as it's played. Along with the inner gripper teeth, they stay solid and don't slip. The blades are thick but narrow and the tone is superb.

Besides myself, there are two other players using these prototypes. Both of them like these thumb picks
so much, they've ordered a second for backup.



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David Montgomery

 

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Texas, USA
Post  Posted 16 Apr 2021 10:07 pm     Thumb Picks
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How do I order thumb picks
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Carl Williams


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Oklahoma
Post  Posted 17 Apr 2021 3:46 am    
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Tony Edwards


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Six Mile, South Carolina
Post  Posted 17 Apr 2021 9:20 am     Landis Picks
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Landis makes some great picks. I have ordered two sets, (one for a friend) and these things stay on your fingers! (You can't sling them off!} They stay on and they stay put. I really like the silver with my initials on it too!
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David LeBlanc


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New Brunswick, Canada
Post  Posted 20 Apr 2021 5:47 am    
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I have a set of silver Death grips . I had a tough time getting used to the feel of them at first. But now I love the fit. I find them to make a thinny scratchy sound. I was used to brass before. I know my technique needs improvement. Wondered if nickle would be better for me? Or do you make Brass picks?

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Chris Boyd

 

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Leonia,N.J./Charlestown,R.I.
Post  Posted 20 Apr 2021 12:51 pm    
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Best picks I've ever used in 45 years of picking ! Very Happy
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David LeBlanc


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Post  Posted 22 Apr 2021 1:56 am    
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I didn`t mean to down these picks. What I meant was my picking is the problem. That and I always had brass picks before. These are the most comfortable picks made. They are absolutely stunning to look at. I will differently buy another pair.
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Gene Tani


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Pac NW
Post  Posted 22 Apr 2021 3:11 pm    
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I have a mixed pair of Ron's sterling picks, one skull, one shield, I love them. Beautiful works of art, and the tone is really special, the soft attack.

Will be ordering thumbpick when i decide which style.

[edit to add] just ordered a Basketweave pattern, cause I have to have one of each!!
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Ben Lawson

 

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Brooksville Florida
Post  Posted 22 Apr 2021 4:09 pm    
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Ron, I sent you a PM.
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b0b


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Cloverdale, CA, USA
Post  Posted 19 May 2021 4:57 pm    
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just got mine Mr. Green



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Edward Dixon


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Post  Posted 25 May 2021 8:14 am    
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Rob DiStefano


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New Jersey, USA
Post  Posted 25 May 2021 2:23 pm    
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WOWEE!!! Works of true art!

Seeing these beauties sure makes me wish I could use fingerpicks!
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Jerry Overstreet


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Louisville Ky
Post  Posted 28 May 2021 8:13 am    
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Those are you Bobby! So cool with your initials spelling out your sig. on the 3 picks. Congratulations.
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Carl Williams


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Oklahoma
Post  Posted 28 May 2021 11:27 am     Landis Sterling Silver Thumbpick
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Fine pick...Thanks, Carl

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