The Jelli-Pick?

PraiseCaster · July 1st, 2003, 09:13 PM

I just saw an ad for this: It's part nylon pick, and part wires (guitar string?) comin out of it; sorta looks like a metal afro-comb.

The ad says it helps you create a lot of cool sounds like mandolin, and resonator, etc..

I'm just askin, cause I'm startin to move away from effects (only a phase shifter, and a wah-wah left in my arsenal). I'm really startin to appreaciate what I can get out of my setup, with out using a lot of effects; using different strumming/picking techniques, a lil harmonic tapping etc.. It just sounds so much better to my ear, though YMMV, and its just my lil old humble opinion.

So if any of you got some experience with this, let me know (cause it cost's $10.00! may not be a lot to some, but for a pick?). Does it work with an electric, or only an acoustic?

Enquiring Minds wanna know!

holndav · July 2nd, 2003, 01:00 AM

in GP last month.

It wasn't tested or anything (like they would be testing picks...).

I'm curious too and hope to find one at a store sometime.

hekawi · July 2nd, 2003, 10:42 AM

they've got a web site www.jellifish.com that show some clips of it in action and how to order ($9.95) i'm kinda scared of the wires coming out of it (might scratch the finish by accident) so i tried this: i took a super-thin
.60 mm Jim Dunlop nylon pick, cut some slits in it with ordinary scissors, then clipped off every other end of these little slats. pretty close to the same effect. really cool 12-string-ish sound. all of a sudden my tele was a rickenbacker 12!

PraiseCaster · July 2nd, 2003, 11:55 AM

Well, Hekawi's post has definitely got me a lil GAScious for that pick now! I may have to go to a GC or Sam Ash to check one out! If I do, I let ya all know!

jordanl · July 2nd, 2003, 11:57 AM

Dunlop has/had a product called a strummer (formerly the strum rose) that was composed of several pick 'blades in one unit that also gave a twelve string type of effect.

Lance · July 2nd, 2003, 11:57 AM

A little goo and an old string. Worth a try. I'll let ya know.

Yuk....very messy. It's drying on the counter now. 1" E strings sandwitched between two old picks. Goop holding it together. We'll see if it works.

Lance · July 2nd, 2003, 05:33 PM

OK...it's dry. Got too much goo on the strings - but I can see the essentials of what this gizmo will sound like. I used crazy glue on the outer edges to seal it completely. I tried it **very carefully** on my JD tele - sounds cool. You have to hold it right to get a sweeping effect across the strings so it sound properly. It's very metallic sounding as would be expected. I'll hit it later with a file as the string ends are still rather sharp.

If you're wondering...here's a way to check it out for free (well if you're willing to sacrifice a string and 2 picks). However, I'm sure the real one is finished better and they've rounded the string ends better to keep you from scratching up the guitar.

Butch Snyder · July 2nd, 2003, 05:35 PM

There's also this little thing called the "Strummer". It looks like a big pick with about 7 little picks built into it.

July 1st, 2003, 09:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
PraiseCaster Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Whittier, California Posts: 4,358 16 Photos	The Jelli-Pick? I just saw an ad for this: It's part nylon pick, and part wires (guitar string?) comin out of it; sorta looks like a metal afro-comb. The ad says it helps you create a lot of cool sounds like mandolin, and resonator, etc.. I'm just askin, cause I'm startin to move away from effects (only a phase shifter, and a wah-wah left in my arsenal). I'm really startin to appreaciate what I can get out of my setup, with out using a lot of effects; using different strumming/picking techniques, a lil harmonic tapping etc.. It just sounds so much better to my ear, though YMMV, and its just my lil old humble opinion. So if any of you got some experience with this, let me know (cause it cost's $10.00! may not be a lot to some, but for a pick?). Does it work with an electric, or only an acoustic? Enquiring Minds wanna know! __________________ Later! PraiseCaster Visit Guitarists Praise and Worship Forum!! Dance Like David, MySpace

July 2nd, 2003, 01:00 AM	#2 (permalink)
holndav Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Tampa FL Posts: 1,316 44 Photos	I saw this too in GP last month. It wasn't tested or anything (like they would be testing picks...). I'm curious too and hope to find one at a store sometime. __________________ "If we can't be free at least we can be cheap". FZ

July 2nd, 2003, 10:42 AM	#3 (permalink)
hekawi Friend of Leo's Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: greenville, sc Posts: 2,041	jellifish they've got a web site www.jellifish.com that show some clips of it in action and how to order ($9.95) i'm kinda scared of the wires coming out of it (might scratch the finish by accident) so i tried this: i took a super-thin .60 mm Jim Dunlop nylon pick, cut some slits in it with ordinary scissors, then clipped off every other end of these little slats. pretty close to the same effect. really cool 12-string-ish sound. all of a sudden my tele was a rickenbacker 12!

July 2nd, 2003, 11:55 AM	#4 (permalink)
PraiseCaster Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Whittier, California Posts: 4,358 16 Photos	WOW! Well, Hekawi's post has definitely got me a lil GAScious for that pick now! I may have to go to a GC or Sam Ash to check one out! If I do, I let ya all know! __________________ Later! PraiseCaster Visit Guitarists Praise and Worship Forum!! Dance Like David, MySpace

July 2nd, 2003, 11:57 AM	#5 (permalink)
jordanl Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Farmingdale, NY Posts: 554	Strum Rose Dunlop has/had a product called a strummer (formerly the strum rose) that was composed of several pick 'blades in one unit that also gave a twelve string type of effect.

July 2nd, 2003, 11:57 AM	#6 (permalink)
Lance Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 2,180	I'm going to try to make one! A little goo and an old string. Worth a try. I'll let ya know. Yuk....very messy. It's drying on the counter now. 1" E strings sandwitched between two old picks. Goop holding it together. We'll see if it works. __________________ Lance "not very good...but I make up for it by playing loud"

July 2nd, 2003, 05:33 PM	#7 (permalink)
Lance Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 2,180	Mixed results.... OK...it's dry. Got too much goo on the strings - but I can see the essentials of what this gizmo will sound like. I used crazy glue on the outer edges to seal it completely. I tried it very carefully on my JD tele - sounds cool. You have to hold it right to get a sweeping effect across the strings so it sound properly. It's very metallic sounding as would be expected. I'll hit it later with a file as the string ends are still rather sharp. If you're wondering...here's a way to check it out for free (well if you're willing to sacrifice a string and 2 picks). However, I'm sure the real one is finished better and they've rounded the string ends better to keep you from scratching up the guitar. __________________ Lance "not very good...but I make up for it by playing loud"

July 2nd, 2003, 05:35 PM	#8 (permalink)
Butch Snyder Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Lebanon, OH Posts: 644	There's also this little thing called the "Strummer". It looks like a big pick with about 7 little picks built into it. __________________ Cheers, Butch Snyder