Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
This is the REAL SECRET of KILLER GUITAR TONE...THAT NO ONE TALKS ABOUT! In this video, we'll explore the history of guitar picks, how this essential piece of equipment often gets relegated to an afterthought, and how it might just be the single most essential ingredient to a great guitar tone.
We'll also go through the process of how to make a custom bronze guitar pick from a large British Penny and hear the difference in tone from a plastic pick. Find out why Billy Gibbons, Brian May, Eddie Van Halen, and Paul McCartney have all used metal guitar picks. HINT: it's not for their health!
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-RCA TUBE MANUAL amzn.to/2GOBVqS
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This is the REAL SECRET of KILLER GUITAR TONE...THAT NO ONE TALKS ABOUT! In this video, we'll explore the history of guitar picks, how this essential piece of equipment often gets relegated to an afterthought, and how it might just be the single most essential ingredient to a great guitar tone.
We'll also go through the process of how to make a custom bronze guitar pick from a large British Penny and hear the difference in tone from a plastic pick. Find out why Billy Gibbons, Brian May, Eddie Van Halen, and Paul McCartney have all used metal guitar picks. HINT: it's not for their health!
*SHOW YOUR SUPPORT*
1: Become a Member on Locals: theguitologist.locals.com
2: Donate via Paypal: paypal.me/guitologist?locale.x=en_US
3: Buy Merch: bit.ly/GuitologistMerch
4: Send in Viewer Mail. (Contact Me for details at electrictoothsyndrome@gmail.com)
5: Purchase an ad! (Rate sheets available upon request at email above.)
6: Buy something from a sponsor and tell them I sent you.
7: Stand in the middle of the street naked screaming "LONG LIVE THE GUITOLOGIST!" Then when the cops arrive, tell them about my channel.
8: SUBSCRIBE TO THE FIXOLOGIST CHANNEL: youtube.com/@fixologist1
♠RECOMMENDED BOOKS
-RCA TUBE MANUAL amzn.to/2GOBVqS
-Designing Tube Preamps for Guitar and Bass: amzn.to/2DK5tmt
-DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF TUBE AMPLIFIERS: amzn.to/2HSNMne
