CLIFFORD ESSEX MUSIC CO. LTD
The Home of the Banjo, Mandolin, Guitar and Kindred Instruments
WEGEN HAND MADE PICKS - THE PLAYERS’ FIRST CHOICE.
PRICE RANGE £7.50 - £32.00.
Hand made by Michel Wegen in the Netherlands. His picks are the players’ choice worldwide. The material used sounds remarkably like tortoiseshell but lasts much longer. The vast majority of Wegenpicks we sell are for the right-handed player, however we so supply or the Gypsy Jazz 250, Gypsy Jazz 350 and the Fatone for the left-handed player.
GYPSY JAZZ PICK 350
£19.50
The Gypsy Jazz 350 pick has a nice bevelled, curved tip. Both sides have grooves for a non-slip grip and the thumb side is concave. This 3.5 mm Gypsy jazz pick is especially designed to produce a loud and bright sound on acoustic guitar. Available for right and left-handed players. 3.5mm thick, 30mm long, 26mm wide. If you like this, you may also be interested in our buffalo horn Gypsy Jazz 350 pick.
GYPSY JAZZ 250
£17.00
For those who think the original 3.5 mm Gypsy Jazz 350 is just a bit too thick, Wegenpicks now offer the Gypsy Jazz 250. This pick has the same dimensions and grip as the Gypsy Jazz 350 but comes in a lighter thickness of 2.5 mm. Lighter weight, but the same great sound! Designed for solo and rhythm playing on acoustic guitars. Available for left-handed players too! You may also be interested in the Clifford Essex Gypsy Jazz 250.
BLUEGRASS
£7.50
Available in thicknesses of 1.0mm, 1.2mm and 1.4mm. Michel Wegen says that these are the ultimate picks for the serious bluegrass guitarists. You may also be interested in the Clifford Essex Buffalo Horn Bluegrass pick.
FATONE
£22.00
Thickness 5.0mm
The 'Fatone' is designed for a loud, bright, sparkling tone on acoustic guitars. The pick has a nice bevelled, curved tip. Both sides have grooves for a non-slip grip, the thumb side is concave, for right-handed players. We have these for the left-handed player too.
MINI GYPSY JAZZ
£14.00
The cutest of them all! Basically, this is a Mini Gypsy Jazz pick, but what a performer. Don't let the dimensions fool you. Great speed, control, volume and sound. A solid winner and Michel's favourite. (A favourite for many others also!). Dimensions: 27.5 mm long, 23.3 mm wide and 3.5mm thick or 2.5mm thick, choose the thickness you require in the options box below.
BIGCITY
£8.00
Michel Wegan Jazz Pick: The Bigcity Pick is especially designed for acoustic jazz and blues guitar, and it also lends itself to the electric guitar. It is 29 mm long and a choice of thicknesses: 1.4mm, 1.8mm or 2.2mm. Choose the thickness you require in the options box below. If you like the BigCity pick, you will like the Clifford Essex BigVillage pick!
MANDOLIN 100
£8.00
New for mandolin players. Now a Wegenpick in the shape and dimensions most popular with mandolin players. These picks greatly improve a mandolin's tone and volume. All tips are bevelled. Dimensions: 28.5mm long, thickness for the Mandolin 100 is 1.0 mm, Mandolin 150 is 1.5mm, M200 is 2mm, M250 is 2.5mm and M350 is 3.5mm. If you like the Wegen Mandolin 100 pick, you will like our CE handmade Buffalo Horn selection.
MANDOLIN 150
£8.00
These picks greatly improve a mandolin's tone and volume. All tips are bevelled. Dimensions: 28.5mm long, thickness for the Mandolin 150 is 1.50 mm. We also supply the Mandolin 200 (2.0mm thick) at £10.00 each. See drop-down options.
MANDOLIN 250 or 350
The Mandolin 2.5mm pick is £26.50, the Mandolin 3.5mm pick is £30.00
In the drop-down options look for M250 and M350
THE TRIMUS 250
£25.00
Trimus is the name for thicker triangular Wegenpicks, all with the bevelled tips and the familiar grooved indented grip. The Trimus series are based on the most popular triangular pick shape and size, this one is 2.5mm thick. Great feel, grip, sound and wear. More suitable for playing solo, but feel free to use this one for rhythm playing! Available in various thicknesses. The Trimus 350 (3.5 mm thick) and The Trimus 500 (5mm thick).
For the connoisseur - Highly recommended
THE TRIMUS 350
£27.50
3.5mm thick
THE TRIMUS 500
£32.00
5mm thick
TF 100
£12.50
The triangular pick in the most popular shape and size for thinner triangular picks. All the TF Wegen picks have the "fingerprint" surface, bevelled tips for fast playing and seven holes for grip. This pick is perfect for acoustic instruments like the banjo, mandolin and guitar. A lot of our customers tell us the TF picks make an excellent mandolin pick. Available in thicknesses of 1.00mm, 1.2mm and 1.4mm. See also the CE-100 buffalo horn pick.
TF 120
£12.50
TF 140
£12.50
THE DIPPER
£18.00
Three distinct tips – pointed, rounded point and much more rounded. Each tip provides a different tonal effect perfect for switching from chordal work to solos. Engineered to perfection. Available in thicknesses of 1.0mm, 1.2mm, 1.4mm and 1.8mm.
THE BUTTON PICK
£24.00
This pick produces an incredible sound. Based on the Djanjo pick it produces a warm and “swooshing” effect. Ideal for acoustic guitars. The Button pick is 5.00mm thick.
THE YEUX NOIR PICK
£21.00
The Yeux Noir, or dark eye, pick is designed for playing rhythm and solos on acoustic guitars. Easy to grip and durable. Available in thicknesses of 2.5mm and 3.5mm.
Please choose your picks and quantity in the option box.
Postage UK: £3.50 Royal Mail 'Signed For'.
Anywhere else: Standard International £5.00 or International Tracked + Signed £11.50
If required, it is the responsibility of the customer to pay any taxes or import duties for customs clearance