The saga of Frankenpick is officially over. It ended on Sunday with the final creation of Bride of Frankenpick II (BoF II). Here is the rest of the story mostly in pictures:So for now just keep us posted on your Frankenpick journey.
Frankenpick creations
The BoF series is a sandwich of two Snarling Dog .53mm Brain picks with a 2.0mm Dunlop Gator Grip Super-Glued in the middle. I believe these Brain picks are the same ones that Daryl said he uses. They are as flexible as a Cirque du Soleil contortionist . . . check it out:
At the pick circus
When finished, they are about 1.0mm thinner than predecessors Frankenpick I & II. They are very stout and you just cannot drop them.
Cost: Still under a dollar US each.
Time to build: About 10 minutes each including the time to find my tools.
Estimated lifespan at normal playing: 1 month.
All that's left is to attach the brains to an electrical circuit, give it a snap, and . . . . . . .wait for it . . . . . . . . . . IT'S ALIVE!!!!!!!
I tried one more pick in a last desperation attempt to find something off the shelf that doesn’t need the monkey work of customizing. They are the Dunlop Max-Grip Carbon Fiber Jazz III picks. They are quite nice if you prefer a smaller stout pick that seems to be a only tad thicker than 1.14mm and with the super-grip texture of the Brain picks. Afraid they are a little too small for my taste. Otherwise, would probably be using them for my main picks . . . . bummer. Michele, you may be interested if you are still looking for your pick . . . .
Carbon fiber does not bend
Wrong size and shape
Cost:Under a buck each US. This is surprising since all my kayak, fishing, skiing, etc. gear that is carbon fiber is so outrageously expensive.
Time: 2 seconds to open the pack and play!
Estimated lifespan at normal playing: Unsure of the durability of carbon fiber.
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