Fender Classic Celluloid Pick Shell H

Fender Classic Celluloid Pick - heavy gauge
The "351 premium plectrum" from Fender is an absolute classic, an iconic plectrum is classy looking in 'tortoise shell' effect celluloid and they are available in thin , medium and heavy thickness and in various colours.
They are smooth, void of the ridges and dimples that other picks feature yet they are never slippy.
I find them the perfect size for all my electric playing, big enough for chords and still small enough for articulate picking or fast lead runs however I do find they are a little bit on the small side for acoustic strumming where I usually favour a larger thinner plectrum.
I have been using these plectrums for many years and can not see why I wold ever change, they are my absolute favourite plectrum.
Celluloid plectrums give you a more traditional feel than the more modern materials like acetal or nylon.
They have a smooth striking surface and produce a warm, more rounded musical tone.
I play mostly blues and classic rock and find they are perfect for that style of playing however they wouldn't be my first choice for more aggressive metal type music were a more modern plectrum would be more appropriate.
My playing style is quite smooth and I I find they are very long lasting, I never seem to wear them out and they are not prone to splitting like other celluloid plectrums.

Shamefully late to the party, I finally decided to try some Fender 351-shape celluloid picks. Since the thickness in millimiters was not disclosed, all I had to go by was the term “heavy”. Unfortunately, although lovely to look at and really well made (the gold-colored lettering seemed neatly applied, and the edges looked smooth all around), they were thinner than I had expected. I am not so sure I would agree with them being classified as “heavy”. If I had to guess, I would say that they are thinner than a millimeter. This perfectly illustrates the problem with not using precise scientific measurements: all individuals interpret vague adjectives, such as “light”, “medium”, or “heavy”, slightly differently, especially when they differ from one brand to another, and sometimes even from one range of picks to another.