Thumb picks for stringed instruments

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1987-10-08

1989-09-19

Franklin, Lawrence R.

Music

Instruments

Stringed

G10D 316

Patent

active

048670324

ABSTRACT:
The invention is an improvement in thumb picks for stringed musical instruments whereby the pick is self secured to the thumb and can be utilized in both the upstroke and downstroke without the aid of any other finger. The pick consists of an oval shaped band formed to match the shape of a user's thumb and which applies a compressive force upon the thumb. A picking tip traverses at the bottom of said pick at an attitude approximately perpendicular to the instrument strings. A tip support element cooperates with said tip by providing additional strength thereto. An open section of said band permits flexibility thereof and is positioned to prevent a string from accidently catching itself therein.

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patent: 2234224 (1941-03-01), Bay
patent: 4150601 (1979-04-01), Henley
patent: 4398444 (1983-08-01), Walker
patent: 4790227 (1988-12-01), Lukehart

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