I placed an order for some guitar picks from Hell Guitars, at the recommendation of sensei Robert Renman, back on May 3. I got a confirmation email on May 4. Eight days later and still no picks. (I ordered some Gator grip picks from Sweetwater the same day and received them 2 days later.)
Has anyone else had any trouble ordering from Hell? Or is this time frame normal?
I use the term "picks" instead of "plectra" because the latter sounds so pretentious. LOL.
Hey Dan, it's shipped from Japan so I'm sure it'll take a while to arrive. 2 weeks isn't out of the question from so far away, no matter how small those "plectrums" are. 😀
You can also just email them for a more accurate response.
Yes, I am sure the Dark Lord has a great customer service department, Dan. Go on, give the complaints department at Hell a call.
But seriously, each one of those pics are forged with the precision and ceremony of a Samurai sword, these things take time. And don't cut your fingers when you open the package and grab them by the blade edge.
I have ordered from Hell and actually got them fairly quickly, considering they're comming from Japan. Not sure exactly but it was less than two weeks.
Did you get the Fukushima Picks- they're damned Hot!
Thanks for all the info, friends. I will be patient.
FYI, I ordered a couple of packs of the 2mm Super Blacks. I still love my Gator Grip Black 2mm's. I may also try the clear picks later.
Robert, I used the Latin plural of plectrum as plectra.
However, I bow to your superior knowledge of guitar grammar and will henceforth use plectrums.
(Or, rather, I will continue to use "pick/picks" instead, LOL.)
Got my 2 packs of Super Blacks 2mm (picks from Hell Guitars) today. 15 days after ordering them. I didn't realize at first that they were mailed from Japan. 2 weeks is a reasonable time frame for that, and I have to say they were worth the wait. I love the feel of these. They glide off the strings and produce a good sound. Grip is very good also. THANKS for recommending these, Robert!
Next up, I ordered a mixed set of the Thalia wooden picks. I'll let you know my thoughts on those when they arrive.