Mojo Picks
Brian May uses an english sixpence in his recipe for tone, many others use coins, picks made of brass, shell, wood, and just about anything else imaginable. I found a guy on the internet who fashions picks out of the old solid silver U.S. Quarters. He markets them under the name of Mojo picks.
http://www.mojopicks.cjb.net/
Basically, the Mojo picks are quarters that have been carefully crafted into a very comfortable shape that really gives a strong unique tone. The later dated coins also have the advantage of having a great gripping surface to limit slippage when sweating in the heat of battle. They are also great gifts for a buddy (or Betty) in giving them one with their own birth year. (and they look very cool...)
They are not for everyone, but a bunch of players in my area are using them and love them. If anyone out there has used them, what do you think? 
Last edited by EscalonJon; October 6th, 2005 at 10:10 PM.
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