Welcome To The Plectroverse!

By The Plectroverse

Welcome to the Plectroverse, the podcast of Heavy Repping, front page for plectrums on the internet! If you've got even a passing musical interest, this is where you can find out about the picks used ... more

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The podcast currently has 24 episodes available.

Welcome To The Plectroverse! episodes:

August 14, 2023 Zen And The Art Of The Plectrum (Audiobook)
Written and recorded by John Tron Davidson of Heavy Repping, Zen And The Art Of The Plectrum looks at how to incorporate both the pick and zen practice into your playing. With a view to improving a player's prowess, mind and self-image, this short book will help you consider your playing, the tools you use, and your place within a given song.
For more information on picks and the Plectroverse as a whole, visit http://www.heavyrepping.com for the biggest selection of independent pick makers on the internet.
Rep Hard, Rep Heavy.
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20min
March 13, 2023 Will Hoover's Picks! The Story Of Celluloid Full Audiobook
The officially sanctioned reading of Will Hoover's essential Picks! The Story Of Celluloid.
Read by pick collector and Heavy Repping! site owner John Tron Davidson, Picks! both chronicles the history of vintage guitar picks and details their rise into mainstream consciousness.
Contents:
Preface
Introduction
Acknowledgements
Chapter 1: Arrowheads and Eight-String Banjos
Chapter 2: The Ballad Of John Wesley Hyatt and Frankenstein's Plastic
Chapter 3: The Pick With The Crooning Tone
Chapter 4: Plectrum Pioneers and the Flying Pick Affair
Chapter 5: The Golden Age Of Plectrums, 1925-1955
Chapter 6: Hail, Hail Rock 'n' Roll and The Great Pick Explosion
Chapter 7: Collecting Picks
Chapter 8: The Care And Feeding Of A Vintage Celluloid Plectrum
Chapter 9: Promotional Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot!
Chapter 10: A Brief History Of Thumb And Finger Picks
Appendix
If you would like more information on plectrums both vintage and modern, please explore the links below.
Heavy Repping! Site and Shop: http://www.heavyrepping.com
Joe Macey's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@josephmacey7600
Brian Bouchard's Pick Hunter: https://www.pick-hunter.com/
Tina's Picks: https://www.tinaspicks.com/
Guy Devillez interview for NAMM: https://www.namm.org/library/oral-history/guy-devillez
Copyright 1995 by Will Hoover. All rights reserved.
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1h 58min
August 12, 2022 Interview - Jon Lucca of Leaf Picks/Twig Case Co.
Richlite-loving, phone-case-makin' quality human Jon Lucca of Leaf Picks joins your man for the heavy chat. A very excellent time indeed, so if you're not following Leaf, sort it out! https://www.twigcase.com/ @leafpicks
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53min
February 18, 2022 Interview - James Romanov of Northern Ghost
The cornerstone of kawaii in the pick scene, James of Northern Ghost finally comes on the podcast. About to celebrate the first anniversary of the shop, James talks bone, the beauty of picks and the brilliance of collecting in this fabulous interview. Check out Northern Ghost in the HR! Shop at www.heavyrepping.com!
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44min
December 03, 2021 Interview - Liam - Crow's Customs
A home-grown maker with a supreme style and tremendous beard, Liam is finally here! I've been keen to get him on the cast for ages, so this was the beans.
Find Liam at the HR! shop, and give him a follow on the Gram immediate.
Crow's Customs Shop
@crows.customs
HR! Site
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54min
September 17, 2021 Interview - Rick & Andrew of Honey Picks/Apple City Hobbies
The Calhoun brothers make it to the cast to talk lasers, the community, and the scent of burning hair. Mmmmm!
Find Honey Picks in the HR! Shop <-- Link
Follow Honey and Apple City Hobbies here:
@honey.picks
@applecityhobbies
https://www.honey-picks.com/
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55min
August 13, 2021 Interview - John Gregson (Dreamworks Prince Of Egypt/Session)
Multi-instrumentalist and Tap-quoting oud player John Gregson takes time out from his pit gig on Dreamworks' Prince Of Egypt to talk picks, dexterity, Meshuggah, and the importance of the plectrum toolkit.
Watch Tim Rose's interview with John here:
https://youtu.be/-EFs8aRJJOg
Check out the Prince Of Egypt music here:
http://www.ghostlightrecords.lnk.to/princeofegypt
John's work with the London Show Choir at Abbey Road:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNBsbDO7O2E
Follow John on Instagram @johngregsonguitar - big thanks to John for coming on!

Next time I sit down with Rick and Andrew from Honey Picks/Apple City Hobbies, so stay tuned.
www.heavyrepping.com
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1h 14min
July 09, 2021 Interview - Ben Smith (Smith & Brewer)
The impeccably thumbpick-equipped Ben Smith joins me for a chat about the beauty of folk, nail maintenance and the importance of hefty plectrums.
Follow Ben @bensmithguitar on Instagram, and check out his duo at https://smithandbrewer.com/
Follow DaveDave Picks, who make Ben's signature thumbpick, at @davedavepicks, and get your own in the shop http://heavyrepping.com/shop!
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1h 17min
June 04, 2021 Interview - Chrys Johnson of Player's Pick Podcast/Keisel Guitars
Long-time supporter of the Rep and all-round top dog, Chrys Johnson returns in audio form to talk picks, prowess, and the excellence of community.
Follow Player's Pick Podcast here and give him the big follow!

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2h 13min
May 23, 2021 Interview - Jack from Jaketto Picks
HR! sits down with the resin-loving magician Jack from Jaketto Picks to talk leg-fires, community spirit, and pest control. Follow: @jakettopicks WWW: https://jakettopicks.com/ Heavy Repping Homepage: https://heavyrepping.com/ Follow: @heavyrepping
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1h 8min

FAQs about Welcome To The Plectroverse!:

How many episodes does Welcome To The Plectroverse! have?

The podcast currently has 24 episodes available.