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Someone built an ergonomic guitar pick

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As a guitar player myself, I’ve actually begun growing my nails out because I find guitar picks fumbly. They slip out of your hands and invariably fall into the acoustic sound hole, and you spend the next 10 minutes holding your guitar upside down and shaking the instrument till the pick comes falling out. Guitar picks are sort of a nuisance to store too. Some people wedge them between strings, other people store them in wallets, and if you’re the crazy kind, you own this machine that you can use to punch out guitar picks from credit cards.

The designer of the LEAP, Paul Holcomb, faced his fair share of grief with the guitar pick too. They were flimsy, slippery, and just about did the job. In short, they were the perfect product just waiting for a design intervention. After multiple concepts, sketches, prototypes, and reiterations, Paul (and a few of his industrial designer and guitarist friends) arrived at the LEAP. It was convenient to hold, and came with a cavity in the center, inspired by the fidget spinner. The cavity ensured the pick would never slip out of your hand, no matter how sweaty your fingers were, and its three-cornered design felt familiar. Designed in two varieties, a thinner one for rhythm guitarists and a more thick one for lead guitarists, the LEAP pick comes with three different corners of three varying thicknesses, allowing you to alternate between guitar styles… and wedging the pick between strings is much more secure too, thanks to the 3 dimensional design of the LEAP! I

Designer: Paul Holcomb

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10 Best Father’s Day 2017 Gifts Under $20

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Father’s Day 2017 is coming up in just a few short weeks! Before you start freaking out, frantically looking for a gift to buy, have a look at this list of ten great Father’s Day gifts under $20! That’s right, under $20. No need to spend a fortune on something your dad will absolutely love.

Dad’s Ice Cream Killer Spoon


Ah, the dad bod. We have all seen it, we have all wanted to avoid having it, and yet, men everywhere achieve it. Probably through killing too much ice cream. Sigh. At least it tastes good. Give your dad his ice cream killing weapon, the ice cream killer spoon, and listen to all the ice cream scream.

Guitar Picks

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I know a lot of dads who play the guitar. Of course, they’re not always great at it, but give them these guitar picks to help them practice and become the next big thing in the music world. The guitar pick case can also be personalized and you can choose any letter you’d like! I hope your dad becomes a rock star.

Father’s Day Personalized Hammer


I know I’ve always relied on my dad to fix things for me, from computers to mp3 players, to installing new light bulbs, my dad has fixed everything. If your father is a handyman like mine, get him one of these hammers with a personal message. It’s a useful and touching gift. If your dad is like mine, he’ll definitely appreciate a practical gift.

Father Poster


Okay, I’ll admit this gift is probably going to be cuter to all the mom’s out there rather than dads, but your dad will still find this personalized poster super cute, and he’ll, of course, love making his wife happy by hanging this up on the wall, right next to the mother poster of course. It can be personalized as well, so put your father’s name on it!

Personalized Mug


This mug is so adorable! I’m a huge fan of the font. It’s so modern, simple, sleek, and fun. If you’re looking for an easy, yet still a wonderful gift, this is the mug to buy. Another thing I like about it is that it doesn’t look like a plain old novelty gift. It looks like a mug that any dad would actually be proud to use!

Children’s Personalized Engraved Dog Tag


To me, this is one of the most meaningful gifts that I think dads will treasure for a long time. Young children can sketch a doodle of their father and have it engraved on this personalized dog tag. Older children can write messages as well. This will last a lifetime, and I think that’s the greatest thing ever.

Beard Oil Sampler


I myself am not the biggest fan of facial hair, but for all the dads who love to rock beards, why not get them something to keep their beards looking clean and handsome? This beard oil sampler will give your father a little taste of beard grooming, and if he likes it, get him an even bigger kit!

Papasaurus T-Shirt


Papasaurus Rex is in the house! Dads and I share something in common, we like dad humor. I think this t-shirt is hilarious, and I hope your dad will think it’s hilarious too! If not, what kind of dad is he? I thought dad jokes were a universal thing.

Personalized Wallet


Who doesn’t love something that’s nice and personal? Those are the most heartfelt kind of gifts. This personalized wallet can hold whatever small message you’d like. Tell your dad you love him, or whatever else you want to say. It will mean a lot to him, and he can keep money in this little wallet.

Soap


Homemade soap. It smells amazing and feels amazing too. After a long, tough day at work, treat your dad to a nice bar of soap for his long-awaited relaxing shower. There are plenty of scents to choose from, so there is something for every dad out there.

Did you find a Father’s Day gift that you loved? Something that your dad will cherish forever? There’s plenty of more gifts out there, so keep looking until you find that perfect gift he’ll never forget.

V-Moda Metallo Case Throws in Guitar Pick for Musicians on the Go

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Gadget cases come in a variety of different shapes and colors, and there are more and more minimal cases that help users make a fashion statement, as well as protecting their fancy phones. Some may even come with some odd accessories, like guitar picks!

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The slim profile V-Moda Metallo case will protect your precious iPhone 5 from scratches, and it’s machined from a single block of metal. There’s a back plate that needs to be attached with an Allen wrench that’s included in the package. Apparently, when you tighten the case, it makes a sound like loading a gun, and, it’s supposed to make a sound reminiscent of a sword being unsheathed when you remove your phone. Needless to say, I’m all for fancy sounds.

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Oh, and there’s also a guitar pick so that musicians will be able to play guitar whenever they want, though it’s not clear if there’s a way to actually stash the pick inside the case, if it’s used in the assembly of the case, or if it’s just a silly item to throw in the package.

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The Metallo case costs $101(USD) and is available through V-Moda’s store. There are four colors to choose from.

[via Ubergizmo]

Coin Guitar Picks: Gimme Some Money

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How much money have you put into your band? There is the cost of the instruments, amps and other stage gear for one thing. Might as well spend just a little more and rock out while picking with a coin. Hopefully it will bless you with good luck, and help you become a huge hit so you can make even more money.
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Etsy seller GuitarPickCollection has a great selection of guitar picks made from U.S. coins. They cut and shape the coins into fully functional guitar picks that look pretty cool.

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You can get regualr coins like quarters and Sacajawea dollars, or antique coins, like buffalo nickels, wheat pennies and silver dollars. They’re perfect for playing Pink Floyd’s “Money”. Most cost about $10(USD), which is definitely higher than face value.

[via NotCot via Neatorama]