TIMBER TONES BROCHURE SUMMER 2013
Contents
Timber Tones
Pg. 3
Bone Tones
Pg. 4
Jazz Tones
Pg. 5
Jazzy Tones
Pg. 6
Blues Tones
Pg. 7
Felt Tones
Pg. 8
Leather Tones
Pg. 9
Star Tones
Pg. 10
Tribal Tones
Pg. 11
Tri Tones
Pg. 12
Groove Tones
Pg. 13
Groovy Tones
Pg. 14
Funk Tones
Pg. 15
Shell Tones
Pg. 16
Stone Tones
Pg. 17
Crystal Tones
Pg. 18
Zone Tones
Pg. 19
Heart Tones
Pg. 20
Jumbo Tones
Pg. 21
Gypsy Tones
Pg. 22
Groove Tones Mini
Pg. 23
Fusion Tones
Pg. 24
Plectrum Key Rings
Pg. 25
Leather Necklace
Pg. 26
Buying Formats
Pg. 27
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Shape: ‘Classic’ Size: Length = Width = Thickness =
30.0mm 25.7mm 2.5mm
Materials: Lignum Vitae, African Ebony Macassar Ebony, Sonokeling Bloodwood, Purple Heart Nigerian Satinwood, Jatoba Mexican Bocote, Zebrawood Bubinga, Santos Rosewood Afrormosia, African Sapele Curly Maple, Cocobolo Ovangkol, Mahogany Description: Timber Tones are made from 18 exotic timbers arranged in hardness order. The materials used are primarily off cuts from guitar manufacturing. The harder timbers are bright sounding and suitable for electric guitar, the softer timbers are warmer in tone and work very well with acoustic guitars.
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Shape: ‘Classic’ Size: Length = Width = Thickness =
30.0mm 25.7mm 2.5mm
Materials: Buffalo Bone Black Horn White Horn Blond Horn Description: Bone Tones are manufactured from Buffalo Horn and Bone, both of which are bi-products from farming for steak, leather and cheese. Bone is hard and bright sounding. Horn is slightly softer giving warmer tones, not dissimilar to those from Tortoise Shell.
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Shape: ‘Jazz’ Size: Length = 26.4mm Width = 22.5mm Thickness = 2.2mm Materials: Buffalo Bone Black Horn White Horn Blond Horn Description: Milled from the finest Buffalo Bone and Horn, the Jazz Tones represent Timber Tones take on that characteristic Jazz shape. Precision oriented, they are praised by both Jazzmen and Heavy Metal shredders alike. Do not forget: speed is a byproduct of precision. Jazz Tones feature the allimportant sharp chamfered tip, delivering a quicker and more accurate string release, essential for playing complex melody lines. Oh, and of course, Bone and Horn never wear off.
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Shape: ‘Jazz’ Size: Length = 26.4mm Width = 22.5mm Thickness = 2.2mm Materials: Turquoise Bone Orange Bone Green Bone Pink Bone Description: Jazzy Tones are the extravert cousin of the Jazz Tones. They are essentially Jazz Tones Bone models which have been dyed, giving them extra personality. These picks are made for guitarists with character who are not afraid to show it. And who in their right mind would not want to rock the world with a pink guitar pick? Jazzy Tones are designed for fast accurate picking and have a clear, aggressive, bright tone.
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Shape: ‘Jazz’ Size: Length = Width = Thickness =
26.4mm 22.5mm 2.2mm
Materials: Ebony Padauk Rosewood Haldu Description: Blues Tones are modeled on the classic 'Jazz' shape. 2mm thick with a chamfer to the tip on both sides and manufactured from Exotic Timbers of various levels of hardness and thus a range of tones. They are designed for fast accurate picking.
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Shape: ‘Classic’ Size: Length = Width = Thickness =
37.0mm 32.0mm 3.0mm
Materials: Synthetic Felt Natural Wool Felt Description: Timber Tones answer to the specific needs of ukulele players. The plectrums are manufactured from Natural Wool Felt, which is soft and ideal for strumming and Synthetic Felt, which is harder and used for picking the ukulele strings. These picks are quite thick and as such, can endure a lot more use than your average pick.
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Shape: ‘Classic’ Size: Length = 37.0mm Width = 32.0mm Thickness = 3.0mm Materials: Black Leather White Leather Tan Leather Brown Leather Description: Leather Tones are manufactured specifically for the ukulele and for bass players who are looking for a pick that sounds similar to fingers. The plectrums are available in four different colours, each of which corresponds to a different level of thickness and hardness. These different options make the Leather Tones the perfect tool to fine tune the sound of your ukulele and craft your own style of playing
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Shape: ‘Star’ Size: Length = 35.0mm Width = 35.0mm Thickness = 4.6mm Materials: Ebony Rosewood Clear Horn Black Horn Description: Star Tones are for those who like a big chunky plectrum. They are made from materials with various levels of hardness and thus tones. The three large tips allow for quite precise picking, whereas the large, convex edges allow for heavy strumming work. The symmetry of the shape allows the user to hold however he/she desires, while using the central hole as a gripping point. Star Tones picks are ideal for bass guitar.
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Shape: ‘Classic’ Size: Length = Width = Thickness =
33.0mm 28.5mm 3.0mm
Materials: Horn with the following patterns: Celtic Snake Anemone Starfish Description: Tribal Tones are bigger and thicker than most plectrums. They are manufactured from Black Buffalo Horn and have a Jazz pointed tip. Tribal Tones are extremely hard wearing making them ideal for Gypsy Jazz and strumming in general.
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Shape: ‘Classic’ Size: Length = 30.0mm Width = 25.7mm Thickness = 2.5mm Materials: Zebrawood & Ebony Sapele & Ebony Curly Maple & Ebony Ovangkol & Ebony Description: Tri Tones are made by laminating African Ebony between softer and more grippy timbers like Curly Maple or African Sapele. Taking the best natural grip to mix it with the best natural tones is the perfect illustration of our philosophy: 'Nature knows best.'
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Shape: ‘Groove’ Size: Length = Width = Thickness =
32.4mm 26.4mm 4.0mm
Materials: Ebony Buffalo Bone Clear Horn Black Horn Description: Groove Tones offer some of the most comfortable grips around and are a pleasure to hold, thanks to the dimple for the thumb on one side and the groove for the first finger on the other. Groove Tones present a sharp, curved tip that gives them an extra layer of attack and precision. They are manufactured from Bone, Horn and Ebony.
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Shape: ‘Groove’ Size: Length = Width = Thickness =
31.0mm 24.5mm 3.5mm
Materials: Ebony Katrafay Rosewood Royal Blood Rosewood Description: Groovy Tones are a step-up from Groove Tones and are one of the most comfortable plectrums you will ever hold. The concept of using a dimple for the thumb on one side and a groove for the first finger on the other as been pushed to the furthest possible limits of craft and engineering. Groovy Tones are sculpted by hand one at a time with the strictest of quality controls. The tip has been carefully designed to increase the plectrum-string contact area, securing the very best tone Timber can give you.
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Shape: ‘Groove’ Size: Length = Width = Thickness =
31.0mm 24.5mm 3.5mm
Materials: Coconut Husk Buffalo Bone Clear Horn Black Horn Description: Funk Tones present the same shape as Groovy Tones, with signature dimple and groove. They are manufactured from more exotic materials such as Coconut Husk or Clear Horn. Funk Tones possess a strong yet non-constraining grip. They are hand sculpted to give the best natural finish to their carefully engineered shape, making them high profile items while keeping a pure, simple line. Their curved tip creates additional surface contact between the string and the plectrum, and thus greater depth of tone.
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Shape: ‘Classic’ Size: Length = Width = Thickness =
30.0mm 25.7mm 2.5mm
Materials: Gold Mother of Pearl Freshwater MOP Black Mother of Pearl Mussel Shell Description: Shell Tones are manufactured from various Mother of Pearls, the same material that makes your fret-board look so much sexier. They are hard wearing with a bright tone making them suitable for electric guitar.
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Shape: ‘Classic’ Size: Length = Width = Thickness =
30.0mm 25.7mm 2.5mm
Materials: Reconstituted Stone: Arizona Jade Bloody Basin Jasper Malachite Azurite Blue Dragon Skin Description: The Stones Tones are your Timber Tones entry point in the mineral universe. They count amongst the cleanest sounding picks we make, and they flow on strings like silk due to their rounded tip and signature chamfer. Stone Tones are some of our most luxurious plectrums. Look good, sound good, feel good...
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Shape: ‘Classic’ Size: Length = 30.4mm Width = 24.2mm Thickness = 4.0mm Materials: Blue Lace Agate Rose Quartz Red Sandstone Gold Tiger Eye Description: Crystal Tones are manufactured to the usual Timber Tones shape albeit with slightly increased radiuses at the tip to add strength. Their rounded edges give them a modest and soft attack, while retaining all the clarity you would expect from crystals. These plectrums are hand made and polished to a very high standard to make for some of the most astounding picks in the world.
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Shape: ‘Heart’ Size: Length = Width = Thickness =
30.0mm 26.0mm 4.0mm
Materials: Ebony Katrafay Rosewood Royal Blood Rosewood Description: Inspired by Funk Tones, Heart Tones are designed to fit your hands. These picks are pure comfort, laid back picks. Their double recess detail for the thumb and scoop for the index make them a pleasure to hold, and the highly sculpted tip grants them a short but tainted attack. Of course, Heart Tones are also heart shaped. They make the perfect gift for the guitarist in your life!
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Shape: ‘Classic’ Size: Length = 30.0mm Width = 25.7mm Thickness = 3.0mm Materials: Ebony Rosewood Padauk Haldu Description: Zones tones are made of a tip zone sandwiched between two strip zones, themselves surrounded by side body zones. Each layer is made of a different timber. The tip is the material that matters the most for playing, the other layer are mostly there to look awesome.
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Shape: ‘Classic’ Size: Length = Width = Thickness =
91.0mm 76.8mm 7.4mm
Materials: Zebrawood Ebony Cocobolo Curly Maple Santos Rosewood African Mahogany Description: Jumbo Tones are 3 times longer, wider, and thicker than your usual Timber Tones guitar pick. That's 27 times more plectrum. Jumbo Tones will work wonders on the tone of your favorite air guitar.
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Shape: ‘Star’ Size: Length = Width = Thickness =
35.0mm 35.0mm 3.0mm
Materials: Ebony Buffalo Bone Coconut Husk Black Horn Description: Jazz manouche guitarists rejoice. For here come the Gypsy Tones, specially designed for Gypsy Jazz. Their edges have been engineered to endure the extra abuse from strumming. Gypsy Tones also feature three precision tips for picking, and like Star Tones, the triangle shape gives complete freedom of gripping position. But where the chunky Star Tones were designed for bass, Gypsy Tones are crafted with guitar in mind.
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Shape: ‘Groove’ Size: Length = Width = Thickness =
29.4mm 24.6mm 4.0mm
Materials: Ebony Buffalo Bone Clear Horn Black Horn Description: Groove Tones Mini are, as the name implies, the little brothers of the Groove Tones. Their overall shape is the same, presenting this emblematic groove and dimple, which give them an incredible grip. They are 3mm shorter in both length and width, and have an even more pronounced curved tip. Where Groove Tones were made for comfort and tone research, Groove Tones Mini are made for accuracy and fluidity.
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Shape: ‘Classic’ Size: Length = 30.0mm Width = 25.7mm Thickness = 2.5mm Materials: Machined Aluminium Black Anodised Clear Anodised Red Anodised Silver Anodised Description: Fusion Tones are not your typical thin metal pick. Where many create metal plectrums out of a thin sheet of metal, Fusion Tones are CNC milled from Solid Aluminium billet. Fusion Tones are profiled and are fully functional, optimised playing tools giving the guitarist an excellent feedback when playing.
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Shape: ‘Classic’ Size: Length = Width = Thickness =
30.0mm 25.7mm 2.5mm
Materials: Lignum Vitae, African Ebony Macassar Ebony, Sonokeling Bloodwood, Purple Heart Nigerian Satinwood, Jatoba Mexican Bocote, Zebrawood Bubinga, Santos Rosewood Afrormosia, African Sapele Curly Maple, Cocobolo Ovangkol, Mahogany Description: All the magnificence of the colourful Timber Tones in key ring form. We all know a guitarist who claims good plectrums are not worth it because he/she loses them on a regular basis. Well now that your keys are attached to it, you have no excuse! And you better watch out.
24� Leather Pendent Necklace in a pack of 6: Macassar Ebony, Purple Heart, Cocobolo, African Ebony, Zebrawood and Santos Rosewood.
Timber Tones buying formats… All Guitar Picks are available in packs in the following formats: -‐ Individual Picks -‐ 4 of the same pick -‐ Mixed Pack of 4
All Guitar Picks are available in mixed Tins of 4. Timber Tones Picks are available in Acoustic or Electric Mixed Tins of 4.
All Guitar Picks are available in mixed retail Tins. These vary from 3 of each pick to 6 of each pick depending upon the brand.
Timber Tones are sold to retail in these 18 compartment Trays with either 3, 4 or 6 of each of the 18 timbers.
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