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yankees1 - Posted - 10/23/2021:  10:42:41


I see that Apollo Picks have a pick endorsed by Mike Marshall made from glass infused PEI. Anyone know anything about this material and how it should sound ?

TSSN - Posted - 10/25/2021:  15:20:29


Forgive me, what's PEI?

Mandodennis - Posted - 10/25/2021:  17:31:54


quote:

Originally posted by TSSN

Forgive me, what's PEI?






Polyetherimide. (I hope I got that right, maybe?)



ULTEM is a brandname for PEI resin. Like other resins it can be mixed with fillers like glass fiber to fortify it.



So yeah, it's an Ultem pick. $35? What d'ya think?



And doesn't Mike Marshall endorse BC picks?

yankees1 - Posted - 10/27/2021:  04:05:19


I ordered the Mike Marshall pick from Apollo Picks ! Should arrive soon ! Apollo guaranteed that by using this pick that I will play like Mike Marshall ! :) NOT !

TSSN - Posted - 10/27/2021:  12:55:12


Thanks Mandodennis . I suppose I could have Googled that. Moving slow this week...

yankees1 , give us a review once they arrive.

yankees1 - Posted - 10/28/2021:  02:36:07


Pick shipped today so should be here by early next week at latest !

yankees1 - Posted - 10/31/2021:  04:55:36


My Apollo MM pick arrived and I like it very much ! I like my BC picks also however ! None of the many brands I have are the best but just a little different sound ! This MM pick produces just as much volume but with less brightness than a BC. A little more mellow ! I am not good at describing sound but the feel of this pick and sound is great TO ME !

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