Testimonials
Many distinguished artists use Fred Kelly picks including:
Doyle Dykes, Michael O`Dorn, Buster “B” Jones, Richard Kaiser,Thom Bresh, Kenny Gill, Jonathon Burchfield, Nokie Edwards, Tommy Flint, Julian Smith, Anthony Smith, Bob Saxton, Pat Kirtley, Laurol Luppi, Kynch O’Kaine, David Gillis, Douglas Gery, Michael Fath, and Thomas Pickels.
Here’s what they have to say about our picks:
- Awesome There are countless thumb picks 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 possess, and the thumbpick concept 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!read moreread less
Michael F.Anthony Smith Like all your products they set a new standard of Excellence! Fred Kelly Picks raise the Bar to a Higher Level when it comes to Quality. Fred Kelly Picks Improve the Performer’s Performance! Thank You so Much! God Bless You!read moreread less
Thomas Pickels It’s the only pick I use! The Derlin heavy slick pick has that tone I’m looking for. Do you like Chet Atkins, Merle Travis, and Jerry Reed? Well then Fred Kelly Picks need to be your next purchase. It’s got that thump! It reminds me of my hero Chet. They are made in the USA! You won’t be disappointed! Go check me out playing them at this link https://www.facebook.com/thomaspickels Thank you so much Fred Kelly Picks for making wonderful picks!read moreread less
Buster B. Jones Fred, you’re the best! Thanksread moreread less
- Kenny Gill I’ve tried many different kinds of thumb picks over the years but none have been as comfortable and as great as the”FRED KELLY” picks!read moreread less
K. Padraig O’Kane 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’s picks are consistent. They all sound great and I find them very comfortable! Because of the Bumblebee’s comfort and agility, I am now able play ideas and shapes that had technically stumped me in past.
As a veteran faculty member at 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 thumbpick strap doesn’t totally enclose the thumb! Beautiful work Fred…I’d like to order 1000 more!read moreread less
Cal Denison The best pick for me is the Polycarb Slick Pick X-heavy. It creates really great sound from the guitar, and is small enough to allow my hand to move freely. The bumblebee picks are very nice too, but the Slick pick is the right pick for me.read moreread less
Pat Kirtley Fred Kelly makes the best thumb pick. The Slick Pick is my favorite, it is the only pick I use.read moreread less
