“The only thing that I can say is these are the only picks I use. They are the only picks that sound good.” – Thom Bresh

“Fred Kelly makes the best thumbpick. The Slick Pick is my personal favorite, it’s the only pick I use.” – Pat Kirtley

“There are countless thumbpicks available. However, some of us need the small, yet heavy, jazz pick design for the flat or circular picking techniques that the best Fusion, Jazz and Rock players posses, and the thumbpick design for the flashiest rockability, Country and Blues licks we also need to play. Fred Kelly’s Bumblebee Pick is without a doubt the ONLY pick that gives us the best of both worlds! Many Thanks Fred, for keeping me at the cutting edge!” – Michael Fath

“I used to cut, widdle, and file my thumbpicks just to get them to be usable. It was a time consuming process that produced inconsistent results. I am happy to say that those days are over! Every one of Fred Kelly’s picks are consistent. They all sound great and I find them very comfortable. Because of the Bumblebees comfort and agility, I am now able to play out ideas that had technically stumped me in the past. As a veteran faculty member [with] the University of Miami’s Studio Music and Jazz Program I have to teach, play, and perform in a variety of styles. Be it Jazz, Country, Funk, Folk, Fingerstyle, or Rock, this thumbpick handles it ALL with ease. Even pinch harmonics can be had because the ingenious design of the thumpick strap does not totally enclose the thumb! Beautiful work Fred…I’d like to order 1000 more!” - Kynch O’Kaine