Father’s Day Gift Idea #5

This year, grab dad something that says you think he’s not just a dorky joke telling, beer guzzling couch potato.  This year, show dad you think he’s a cool guy, with great talent. Even if he’s not so cool…help him BE cool.  Get dad one of our Standard Pick Punch 351 pick punches.  Also grab him some funky plastics to use his punch on.  We have a ton of plastic sheeting to choose from, in a wide variety of colors and thickness.  plastic sheeting

$3.25-$3.99 / Plastic Sheeting

$24.95 / Pick Punch “Standard 351”

Father’s Day Gift Idea #4

Who wears a tie these days?  Ok, maybe your dad does, but that’s only 5 days a week if so.  We think dad would like a super cool trucker hat this year on his day.  It’s summer, it’s sunny, and you know dad is going to be outside.  Maybe dad is having a bad hair day…or maybe he doesn’t have any hair at all.  Our point?  Any dad would be happy with one of our Pick Punch hats.  Even if dad doesn’t play an instrument that requires a pick ( P.S. check out the pretty great spot on the bill of the cap to keep picks handy and accessible )  he will still love wearing our hat.

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$16.95.  At that price, you can get yourself one too.  Shop Now by clicking HERE.

Father’s Day Gift Idea #3

After you pick out a “Pick Punch” from one of our several different punches, grab dad a few accessories for his picks.  This Guitar Pick Holder Case with Sticker Back is a great way to keep dad’s picks accessible.

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There is an adhesive backing which allows for easy attachment.  Dad will be so happy with his new pick punch and handy holder.  

Father’s Day Gift Idea #2

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What to get dear ol’ dad.  Yes, that seems to be a good question.  We have an answer. How about a 240 Guitar Pick Display Album with Stand?!  When closed, it looks like any ordinary album but it transforms into a triangle stand to showcase your collection on a table or desk. Includes 240 square white cardboard holders, 240 foam pick holders and 12 heavy-duty polypropylene pages. 

Foam inserts are half black and half white to better display different colored picks. You can use this album without the foam inserts for larger picks and other shapes all the way up to the large 355 and 346 shapes! Click HERE to take you to our website to purchase.  Or browse around our online store for other great gift ideas for dad.  

 

Thinking About Dad? Father’s Day Gift Idea #1.

Don’t get dad the same ol’ thing this year.  Think outside the box.  No tie for dad this year.  Instead, get dad a wallet. But not any ordinary wallet.  Grab him one to keep his picks in.  Check this out:

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Our Leather Guitar Pick Wallet is the perfect gift for dad.  Instead of reminding dad of how much money you cost him, remind dad that you think he’s a super cool guy and deserves a super cool gift from his super cool kid.  Our leather guitar pick wallet can hold up to 60 guitar picks!  And…it’s easy on your wallet.  Only $9.95.  Click here to purchase one now.  

Father’s Day is only a Month Away

Every year the kids and I like to do something nice for their dad.  He is not the easiest person to buy for.  But this year, instead of the obligatory tie, or gift card to the golf course for a bucket of balls, he is getting something really cool.

The Collar Stay Punch

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This is the Collar Stay Punch.  It’s $29.95.  At that price, I may buy one for my dad and my grandpa.  My dad doesn’t even wear nice collar shirts, but I know he will love getting a new gadget, and this will probably inspire him to wear a dress shirt from time to time.

All dads like a new piece of equipment, a gadget…guys like to “do” things with tools.  It’s just the way they are.  This will be a fun gift that will let dad know how much you care about his style!

How To Spice Up your Guitar Playing

If you are interested in spicing up the texture and tone of your guitar playing, consider changing up your pick.  Discover something new, a dynamic sound, just by switching up your pick choice.  We have a bunch of Pick Punch sizes for you to choose from, all around $25.

Jazz Shape Pick shape is similar to most Jazz Style picks. This punch produces picks 1.05 inches (26.6mm) tall by .918 inches (23.3mm) wide at top. These picks are smaller and more pointed than normal picks for more precise control.

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Teardrop Shape is smaller. This pick will give you more control. 

 

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346 Large Rounded Triangle Pick shape is similar to the large 346 style picks. The pick shape is 32mm or 1.25 inches from a point to the opposite edge. 

 

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Any of these are a great way to change up your sound, without a huge investment. Once you own your punch, you can make as many picks as you want, to explore new sounds everyday.

 

May 2 Music News…A Look Back

I was looking around for a fun fact in music history and stumbled upon this story from 1989:  Michael Jackson, wearing a wig and fake moustache, enters a Zales jewelry store in Simi Valley, California. Security finds him suspicious and calls the police, who show up to explain that you shouldn’t wear a disguise to a jewelry store.

So, of course I had to find a photo or possibly the video to go with this story.  And here it is. It’s funny because we see Bill O’Riley as a much younger man.  And, it’s sad because it reminds me that we have lost a great entertainer.  Definitely click to watch the video.  It’s worth it to see both Michael Jackson’s bad disguise and Bill O’Riley’s bad hair.

 

Looking for Cool Pick Art?

I was just doing a quick search for cool pick art.  I want to see what other people make with picks.  Obviously here at Pick Punch we don’t think they are only used for making music:) Look at these two really cool pieces of art that came up in our search.  These are pretty inspiring.  We would love to see your art made with the Pick Punch, send in your pictures to us on this blog or on our facebook page!

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http://imgfave.com/view/1722218

 

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http://swizzworld.com/living/guitar-pick-art/