Stone Tones

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Amazingly, these plectrums do not sound harsh and they certainly do not feel rough on the fingers or strings. Although they do not have that great dimple and groove design, but being of materials I have not experienced, I just had to try. The sound is extremely clean and not clunky – so smooth in finish with a unique rounded and beveled tip you would not think they are made of stone. Timber Tones make these plectrums from different semi-precious gems, and the two in my collection are made from Malachite Azurite and Bloody Basin Jasper. Using these on an acoustic, it was surprising to hear how the Blood Basin Jasper sounded softer, whereas the Malachite Azurite sounded crisper – not what I expected from plectrums both made of stone, thinking the only difference would be appearance or beauty.



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As stated, different
materials in different thicknesses will give you a different quality of feel,
attack and tone in one’s playing. Timber Tones offer more than 18 types of wood,
along with bone, horn, stone… and all in different shapes, edging and
thicknesses. To offer a recommendation to anyone is impossible, since the vast
array of possibilities would suggest you visit www.Timber-Tones.com, do
some investigation, and certainly email the company with information on your
instrument and musical styling to help direct you. The engineering behind these
plectrums have to be felt and experienced to be appreciated.