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(@dan)
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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?

 
Posted : May 12, 2017 10:55
(@dan)
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I use the term "picks" instead of "plectra" because the latter sounds so pretentious. LOL.

 
Posted : May 12, 2017 10:58
(@robert)
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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.

 
Posted : May 12, 2017 11:16
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(@clayton)
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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.

 
Posted : May 12, 2017 20:36
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 Ivan
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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.

 
Posted : May 13, 2017 02:19
(@clayton)
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Did you get the Fukushima Picks- they're damned Hot!

 
Posted : May 13, 2017 06:24
(@dan)
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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.

 
Posted : May 13, 2017 08:55
(@dan)
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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.)

 
Posted : May 13, 2017 08:59
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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.

 
Posted : May 19, 2017 18:37
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