In 1955 Fender produced their first pick, for 52 years they produced most popular picks in the world, and sold nearly 1 billion. Along with other classic Fender designs like the Stratocaster and Precision Bass guitars, when you see the shape of a 351-style pick you immediately think "Fender". Fender picks are still made to the same exacting specs as they were back in 1955. Many guitarists has chosen Fender picks -famous for their warm, round musical tone - as the link between their hands and their instrument.
Celluloid is the premier pick material. Celluloid picks offer traditional feel, a smooth striking surface, and a warm, round musical tone. Fender divide celluloid into two categories: Classic Celluloid and Premium Celluloid . Classical Celluloid models include the classic colors: white, confetti, black, and shell. Fender Premium Celluloid picks offer the same tone and feel, but in a host of beautiful unique colors.
Matte Finish Delrin. Created by DuPont, Delrin is strong, resilient and extremely durable. These picks are die cut and tumbled to provide a smooth, rounded edge resistant to chipping. The Matte finish improves grip even after hours of playing.
California Clears. Cool clear and colorful - California clears are available in six transparent vintage style colors.
How to pick the right pick for you...Bigger picks, with their greater mass and larger playing surface, produce a bigger tone than smaller picks. Smaller picks, with their smaller playing surface make less contact with the string and allow for speedier playing.
Heavier pick gauges provide more mass and a stiffer attack than a lighter gauge pick of the same shape producing a noticeably bigger tone. Conversely, lighter gauge picks produce a brighter, thinner sound than a heavier gauge pick of the same shape.
351- is most popular pick shape. 351 picks are often called "the Fender pick", because of their long association with Fender. A wider body and rounded tip have made this pick a favorite with players across all styles of music.
346- are second best selling pick shape, 346 picks provide three playing surfaces instead of one, when one side wears down you can just switch sides. The bigger body yields a bigger, rounded, smooth tone.
347- are perfect for the player that likes 351, but prefers a slightly smaller pick.
354- or "big tear drops" are perfect for the player that likes a narrower pick. Great for smaller hands.
358- or "small tear drops" are often referred to as "mandolin picks". Their ultra-slim profile is perfect for nimble
355- are Fender's biggest pick. Their increased mass produces massive tone and an audible increase in volume. Great for maximum pick attack.
451- are mini 351. These little picks are great for fast runs, but retain much of the tone of their larger siblings.
551- are the same as 451, but with a sharper point. Their small size and sharper playing surface makes them perfect for high velocity lead playing. Satisfy your need for speed.
Are you looking for traditional look and feel of classic Stratocaster guitar with a little extra "oomph" under the hood? The American Deluxe Series Strat guitar is all that and more. Featuring an alder body, three Samarium Cobalt Noiseless Strat pickups, S-1 switching system and a two-point synchronized tremolo with stainless steel saddles - this guitar is built for speed. Its modern "C" -shape maple neck has a satin polyurethane finish and is available with a maple or rosewood fingerboard, abalone inlays and 22 medium jumbo frets. Stratocaster guitar available in three-color Sunburst (700), Amber (720), Montego Black (764), Candy Tangerine (782) and Chrome Silver (791). Left-hand Stratocaster guitar available in Three-color Sunburst (700), Chrome Silver (791) and Montego Black (764).
