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Welcome To The Plectroverse!

Welcome To The Plectroverse!

By The Plectroverse

Welcome to the Plectroverse, the podcast of Heavy Repping, front page for plectrums on the internet! If you've got even a passing musical interest, this is where you can find out about the picks used to make music from all over the world, and from different periods of time. With interviews, articles and in-depth pieces, Heavy Repping will bring the Plectroverse to you. For more information, visit www.heavyrepping.com www.youtube.com/heavyrepping, or follow on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook @heavyrepping.
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Episode Three: The Plexicon - Rock Hard Plasma

Welcome To The Plectroverse!May 20, 2020

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Zen And The Art Of The Plectrum (Audiobook)

Zen And The Art Of The Plectrum (Audiobook)

Written and recorded by John Tron Davidson of Heavy Repping, Zen And The Art Of The Plectrum looks at how to incorporate both the pick and zen practice into your playing. With a view to improving a player's prowess, mind and self-image, this short book will help you consider your playing, the tools you use, and your place within a given song. For more information on picks and the Plectroverse as a whole, visit http://www.heavyrepping.com for the biggest selection of independent pick makers on the internet. Rep Hard, Rep Heavy.

Aug 14, 202319:01
Will Hoover's Picks! The Story Of Celluloid Full Audiobook
Mar 13, 202301:57:11
Interview - Jon Lucca of Leaf Picks/Twig Case Co.
Aug 12, 202252:18
Interview - James Romanov of Northern Ghost

Interview - James Romanov of Northern Ghost

The cornerstone of kawaii in the pick scene, James of Northern Ghost finally comes on the podcast. About to celebrate the first anniversary of the shop, James talks bone, the beauty of picks and the brilliance of collecting in this fabulous interview. Check out Northern Ghost in the HR! Shop at www.heavyrepping.com!
Feb 18, 202243:14
Interview - Liam - Crow's Customs
Dec 03, 202153:18
Interview - Rick & Andrew of Honey Picks/Apple City Hobbies
Sep 17, 202154:24
Interview - John Gregson (Dreamworks Prince Of Egypt/Session)

Interview - John Gregson (Dreamworks Prince Of Egypt/Session)

Multi-instrumentalist and Tap-quoting oud player John Gregson takes time out from his pit gig on Dreamworks' Prince Of Egypt to talk picks, dexterity, Meshuggah, and the importance of the plectrum toolkit.

Watch Tim Rose's interview with John here:
https://youtu.be/-EFs8aRJJOg

Check out the Prince Of Egypt music here:
http://www.ghostlightrecords.lnk.to/princeofegypt

John's work with the London Show Choir at Abbey Road:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNBsbDO7O2E

Follow John on Instagram @johngregsonguitar - big thanks to John for coming on!

Next time I sit down with Rick and Andrew from Honey Picks/Apple City Hobbies, so stay tuned.

www.heavyrepping.com

Aug 13, 202101:13:54
Interview - Ben Smith (Smith & Brewer)

Interview - Ben Smith (Smith & Brewer)

The impeccably thumbpick-equipped Ben Smith joins me for a chat about the beauty of folk, nail maintenance and the importance of hefty plectrums.

Follow Ben @bensmithguitar on Instagram, and check out his duo at https://smithandbrewer.com/

Follow DaveDave Picks, who make Ben's signature thumbpick, at @davedavepicks, and get your own in the shop http://heavyrepping.com/shop!

Jul 09, 202101:16:33
Interview - Chrys Johnson of Player's Pick Podcast/Keisel Guitars
Jun 04, 202102:12:53
Interview - Jack from Jaketto Picks

Interview - Jack from Jaketto Picks

HR! sits down with the resin-loving magician Jack from Jaketto Picks to talk leg-fires, community spirit, and pest control.  Follow: @jakettopicks WWW: https://jakettopicks.com/  Heavy Repping Homepage: https://heavyrepping.com/ Follow: @heavyrepping

May 23, 202101:07:20
ASMR Episode 1 - Essence Of The Pick

ASMR Episode 1 - Essence Of The Pick

In a first, HR tries its hand at ASMR. More of these to follow, as it was very enjoyable to do.
May 02, 202112:37
Interview - Nadz from Arcanum Plectra

Interview - Nadz from Arcanum Plectra

The podcast has returned! I sat down for a chat with Nadz of Arcanum Plectra to talk tabletop gaming, massive picks, and the joy of community.  Check out Arcanum in the HR! shop: https://heavyrepping.com/shop/store/arcanumplectra/ Socials: @arcanumplectra  Next time round I'll be talking to Chrys Johnson of Keisel/Player's Pick Podcast, so get your bell on for that.  Rep Hard, Rep Heavy!  http://heavyrepping.com@heavyrepping

Apr 16, 202135:05
Interview - Chris from Dragon Picks

Interview - Chris from Dragon Picks

A top guy with some incredible picks, Chris was kind enough to join me in the Plectroverse, and also joins the HR! shop, launching 8th of March 2021. Inspiration, materials, and the importance of community are the order of the day, not to mention the importance of the Sandwich King.

Follow Chris @dragonpicks !

Mar 03, 202146:29
Interview - Lawrence Chaventre (Collector)

Interview - Lawrence Chaventre (Collector)

A great chap with a grand collection, linguist Lawrence Chaventre kindly came on the show to talk giant picks, community spirit, grip technique and the questionable joy of being left-handed. 

Follow everyone mentioned in this episode:

Lawrence: @l_chaventre
BHL: @bhl_guitar
Zwart: @zwart_plectrums
Fice: @ficepicks
Schecter: @schecterguitarsofficial
The Music Linguist: @the_m_linguist

Hit up http://www.heavyrepping.com and http://youtube.com/heavyrepping for more magic from the Plectroverse!

Feb 10, 202135:38
Episode 7: France - The Guitar Pick's First Great Innovators

Episode 7: France - The Guitar Pick's First Great Innovators

Written by Joe Macey, published here by Heavy Repping.
Dec 15, 202016:04
Episode 6: An Introduction To Vintage Picks by Joe Macey - Full Audiobook
Sep 25, 202044:24
Episode 5: The Plexicon - Jim Dunlop Tortex 351 0.88mm

Episode 5: The Plexicon - Jim Dunlop Tortex 351 0.88mm

A close-up look at the Tortex 88, one of the most popular picks in history. Thanks to @picksofthepast on Instagram for supplying me with this plectrum. For more information, including an interview with Fredrik of the aforementioned channel, visit www.heavyrepping.com, and find us on YouTube.
Jun 23, 202003:43
Episode 4: Interview - Matt Halliday of Stone Age Picks

Episode 4: Interview - Matt Halliday of Stone Age Picks

I sit down with Matt over Zoom and talk prices, ghosts, origins, ascending, craft and solar power. Check out his work at www.stoneageguitar.com!
Jun 11, 202048:53
Episode Three: The Plexicon - Rock Hard Plasma
May 20, 202003:37
Episode Two: Interview with Paul Holcomb from Bog Street
May 18, 202038:38
Episode One - The Plexicon:Dava Control Pick

Episode One - The Plexicon:Dava Control Pick

In this episode of The Plexicon, HR! takes a closer look at the Dava Control Pick, a modern classic that has perpetuated for 24 years.
May 13, 202003:03
May 13, 2020

May 13, 2020

May 13, 202000:39