drunk.with.love wrote:Would wrapping the handles in a thin layer of athletic tape be a bad idea Or is there a better alternative? I could've sworn I saw little slip-on grips for the picks but I can't find them... meh.
There are a huge variety of handles out there, and it all boils down to what you feel comfortable with. The main argument is that more handle translates to less feedback (feel) of the pins. So plain handled picks are most commonly used for this reason. But if they don't work for you, you'll be better off adding something for comfort and grip.
Athletic or electrical tape will work, but after repeated use, the tape might slip and glue might come out and turn your picks into a sticky mess. I haven't tried either tape, but this is what I speculate.
Heat shrink tubing can be bought at most hardware stores. It's a black rubbery plastic tube that shrinks when brought near heat. You can cut this tubing to length and put it over your handles, then wave it above your gas stove until the tubing shrinks snuggly. Allow to cool and repeat if necessary.
Rubber handle dip is also an option and also readily available at hardware stores for giving tools rubber handles. You can use this if you want to build the handles up to a thickness you feel comfortable with. Like dipping candle sticks, you just dip the pick handle, remove, allow to drip and dry, repeat until desired handle thickness is achieved. Allow to completely dry after a few dips, or the handle will become pair shaped.
Others have created wooden handles and plastic handles for their picks, but that's beyond my scope of handy work. I'd just buy my picks this way if I so desired. Peterson makes some plastic and rubber handle picks.
http://www.peterson-international.com/p ... ed.htm#aps
