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Topic: National Finger Picks
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James Morehead
Member From: Durant, Oklahoma, USA
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posted 02 June 2004 02:12 PM
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Just wondering if someone can fill me in on a little history about National picks. From looking back through some of the old posts, it seems they were kinda special to have. I have aquired 3 pair-----I bought some old books and tapes and odds 'n ends in an old box, and there they were in the bottom. Anyways, these picks have a serial # 1787136. Anybody fill me in? Thanx! |
Erv Niehaus
Member From: Litchfield, MN, USA
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posted 02 June 2004 02:39 PM
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I think the real old Nationals just had "patent pending" on them.
Erv |
RON PRESTON
Member From: Dodson, Louisiana, USA
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posted 02 June 2004 05:19 PM
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Hummmmmm..........
Someone told me about 2 months ago when I sent Him 3 pair of National picks that they weren't the real thing because the REAL Nationals had a thin line across them. (He is a Forum Member and he never paid me for them or sent them back...Lesson Learned) 
Now, I know I am slow, but, I have Never seen these Type of Picks he spoke of. While we are at it, I too, would like to know about these thin line "Collectables" that have me thinking. BTW...My Piks has the Serial Number 1787136 with "PAT. NO." stamped on them. I THOUGHT all along that THESE were the "Pups" that we so desire...Am I Wrong? Thanks in advance the the "Lesson." |
Jerry Overstreet
Member From: Louisville Ky
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posted 02 June 2004 06:40 PM
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Hey Ron! How goes it down it La? I have a couple pair of these Nationals that I have had for at least 20 yrs. and they have the same markings as per Ron's reply.
I use the JF picks now available from Jeffran music. They are patterned after the old Nats. and are replacable if they wear out or you lose them. The blades are also prebent to the proper angle.
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Robert Thomas
Member From: Mehama, Oregon, USA
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posted 02 June 2004 07:02 PM
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I have at least National finger picks and I have had most of them for over fifty years. They are stamped National Pat.No. 1787136.
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Robert Thomas
Member From: Mehama, Oregon, USA
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posted 02 June 2004 07:04 PM
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I shpould have said I have at least 16 of the original picks. |
Kevin Mincke
Member From: Farmington, MN (Twin Cities-South Metro) USA
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posted 02 June 2004 08:29 PM
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The newer Nationals have USA stamped below the pat. pending number. |
Roger Kelly
Member From: Mount Carmel, TN. 37645
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posted 03 June 2004 04:08 AM
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James, those old National finger picks that have the patent number on them may be worth as much as $35.00 a pair. I sold some "well worn" National finger picks on E-bay last year for $25.00 a pair. FWIW |
James Morehead
Member From: Durant, Oklahoma, USA
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posted 03 June 2004 06:23 AM
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Well, Kevin, I took a close look at all 6 of my picks, and each pair is different!! One pair does not have USA stamped on them. The other two pairs have two different size numbers stamped on them as well as USA under the numbers. The numbers are all the same concerning all six picks. Seems this fellow liked National picks, and bought a new set once in a while----and from different eras.
Erv, do you mean they had NO number, just patent pending? Those WOULD be oldies!! How old would they be???
Ron, none of mine have a "line" of any sort on them anywhere. Does anyone know anything about this line deal? (Maybe they will see this thread and pay, Ron).
Jerry, yours do not have USA on them?
How 'bout it Robert, do you still play with your picks, or are they in "collectors mode"?
Rodger, is that with or without USA stamped on them? |
Robert Thomas
Member From: Mehama, Oregon, USA
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posted 03 June 2004 09:59 AM
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I still play and use some of them, like one pair. they are all used and show different stages of use. I had never considered they had any value except to me. I guess I should investigate what value they may have. Thanks for the info!
Bob Thomas |
Jerry Overstreet
Member From: Louisville Ky
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posted 03 June 2004 01:22 PM
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James. they just have National "pat. no"
1787136 U.S.A.
It's possible I have these confused
w/some of the old "greenies" that I had.
I'm pretty sure that these have been around at least since the 80's though. |
David Mullis
Member From: Rock Hill, SC
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posted 03 June 2004 05:45 PM
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The New "Old" Nationals ain't bad. The reproduction of the originals are called "NP2's" I've been playing with a pair of them for a month or so now, and I really like them. Before, I was using the 1941 picks, but I think I like the wider blade of the NP2 better. |
Donny Hinson
Member From: Balto., Md. U.S.A.
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posted 03 June 2004 06:29 PM
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The patent number 1,787,136 dates from 1930, but the application was made in 1928, so the "Pat. Pending" picks would only have been produced for 2 or 3 years.I can't believe people are paying $25-$50 a pair for them. And I thought the "Showcase '41s" were pricey!  [This message was edited by Donny Hinson on 04 June 2004 at 04:21 PM.] |
Al Marcus
Member From: Cedar Springs,MI USA
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posted 03 June 2004 08:44 PM
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I've had some Nationals "patent Pending" picks since 1936. I guess I better save them for my retirement..............al  ------------------
My Website..... www.cmedic.net/~almarcus/ |
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