Developed in collaboration with the legendary steel guitar player, the Paul Franklin Signature National Fingerpick is a game-changer for fingerpicking.
Forged with the same nickel-plated brass as vintage picks, this signature model was modified to Paul’s exact specifications, designed to deliver a modern twist on a tried-and-true design.
The smooth blade allows you to play deeper into the strings, where rich tones live, delivering increased volume, control, and clarity in every touch.
I switched to .025 Dunlops almost a half century ago after Nationals became harder to find than a snowman in Death Valley. What is the thickness of the new Nationals? If the specs are listed by D'Addario, I can't find 'em.
One obvious difference is that the NP2-04's have a hole in the pick extension that contacts the string the the NP2-04PF's do not have. If you play deeper into the strings, the PF model does have the hole contacting the string.
Ah, great. a noticeable difference. Thanks Greg. That is interesting. I hadn't noticed the hole vs no hole. I don't think any of my picks don't have a small hole. Any thoughts on why there was a hole to begin with and any ideas on how having no hole would affect playing?
Mullen G2 D10 9x9
Sho-Bud Maverick II
GFI Ultra D10 8x5
MSA D12 Superslide
Benoit 8 String Dobro
the hole versus no hole was enough of a differentiator for me to spend the money. I'll be curious to see the difference between having no hole in the pick versus flat.
Mullen G2 D10 9x9
Sho-Bud Maverick II
GFI Ultra D10 8x5
MSA D12 Superslide
Benoit 8 String Dobro
Unless you pick really deep into the strings, I don't think the hole will make much of a difference. Some "pick" blockers may actually impact the inside of the hole as they use their fingertips to mute.
Oh, I already tried. The hole doesn't get even close to the strings. But I did notice that the hole seemed to create a bit more curvager to the blade than the no hole ones had. and since I pick on the sides of the pick, that might make a difference. We'll see.
Mullen G2 D10 9x9
Sho-Bud Maverick II
GFI Ultra D10 8x5
MSA D12 Superslide
Benoit 8 String Dobro
Okay, they came today. Just tried them. The immediately felt good right out of the box and seem to have a better picking angle, especially on my ring finger (I play with 3 finger picks). The blade seems to have a bit more surface area and they feel really nice and really smooth. Below is the NP2's Paul's been playing (in brass) vs the new paul franklin (more silver looking) . I really like them. Glad I bought them
Mullen G2 D10 9x9
Sho-Bud Maverick II
GFI Ultra D10 8x5
MSA D12 Superslide
Benoit 8 String Dobro
I just bought my set of 4 from Amazon. They initially said they were out of stock but came back to me a couple of days later and gave me a delivery date. I used brass Nationals before but I found a bit of discomfort in them. So I switched to Dunlop .25 for better comfort. But I thought I would give these a try .
Sho~Bud SD10 LDG, Show-Pro SD10 LDG, Peavey Nashville 112, Boss Katana 100 MK11, Telonic's F100 Multi-Taper Super Pro V/P, Wayne Brown “Custom Designed Amp”
I've been using these picks for five days now. Can't see myself ever using anything else. Best picks I've ever used. And I have vintage nationals from years of case candy. These are better. YMMV
Mullen G2 D10 9x9
Sho-Bud Maverick II
GFI Ultra D10 8x5
MSA D12 Superslide
Benoit 8 String Dobro
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Postby Ricky Davis »
OMG Bill; I'm the same way. I got my new PF1's last week and played couple gigs already; they adjusted to my fingers PERFECTLY and sound out of the world perfect....I Love them and I'm one of those nerds that ONLY USED my "Pre-War" Nationals for over 25 years; but now I have NEW PICKS...wow they are Awesome.
Ricky
