Marcel Ardans

Lessons with Marcel

“From my first conversation with Jeff, I understood that the sound of a Picksmith is no accident. Countless materials have been tested, hundreds of picks hand-beveled, all in pursuit of a superior product and that hard work literally speaks for itself when you play one. The Picksmith is balanced, articulate, and easy to find when you drop it in the dirt. But that's not the secret, and it isn't some magic material either. The secret is the bevel. I don’t know how it’s done, and I don’t claim to understand it. But I know how it feels and it plays smoother than anything else I’ve ever used.”

Hayes Griffin

Hayes Griffin Guitar Club

“Picksmith is the first maker that instantly beat the tone and feel of all my other boutique picks. These picks are light as a feather and Jeff’s attention to the perfect bevel is really what sets his work apart. I’m a convert!”

Walker Russell

“I feel like when you use this pick you get a little more guitar out. These are genuinely the best picks around.”

Austin Scelzo

IBMA Mentor of the Year nominee, Rock Hearts, On the Trail

“I love the feel of this pick. It has the density of tortoise shell or vespel, but feels hollow and more resonant. As a fiddler it feels akin to the difference between carbon fiber and a wood bow.”

Tim Dalton

“I love it, it’s just a great pick.”

Nathan Bryant

“I wasn't really sure what to expect, but I'm surprised to find that I like your pick a lot more than others I've tried. The material seems more satin than other high-end offerings, and it sticks to my hand a lot better. The bevel itself is finished to a gloss and shaped well, so it glides off the string. The sound is just as good as my TAD 50 - crisp, rich bass, low noise. I'm a big fan."

Ronnie A.

“The Badger 1.2 Picksmith produces a bright and beautiful sound. It immediately stands out for its tone and clarity compared to standard picks. It is a little brighter than my blue chip pick as well! I’m amazed at the quality of the sound. I agree with what Hayes Griffin said in his video: it’s a real contender for the blue chip! Congratulations on making a super product! It’s well worth the price!”

Sarah Swilley

“(These) picks are incredible. I love the tone and how physically light they feel. The bevels are perfect — they grab the strings way better than a Blue Chip ever has for me. The Owl is my favorite; it’s exactly the shape I’ve been searching for as a flatpicker for the past few years. I know you said it’s more of a rock/electric pick, but it’s fantastic for bluegrass. It has that classic bluegrass shape but with a sharper point, so it catches the strings beautifully. I’ve barely put it down since it arrived — it’s honestly made playing so much easier. Safe to say these are my new go-to picks. Thanks so much for the time and craftsmanship you put into these — it really shows!”

Picksmith Testimonials