Grip
Hold securely. Squeeze less.
Grooves, recesses and holes give the fingers a clear reference point. The goal is practical: a stable pick that does not require unnecessary pressure.
The craft
Made by Michel Wegen
Handmade by one specialist in the Netherlands.
Michel’s background as a professional model maker is visible in the details: exact outlines, repeatable grip patterns and carefully controlled playing edges.
A specialist maker
Precision learned at the workbench
A good pick is small, but it is not simple. Its thickness, edge, grip and outline affect how the hand meets the string.
Professional model making demands accuracy, tool control and an eye for repeatable form. Michel applies those habits to a musician’s most direct point of contact with the instrument.
Michel Wegen Maker · The Netherlands
The workshop process
From material to playing edge
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Select
Material is chosen for consistency, durability and a dependable response.
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Shape
The model outline and thickness are established with precision tools.
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Grip
Recesses or holes are formed to give the hand a secure, relaxed hold.
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Bevel
The playing edge is shaped for right or left-handed string release.
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Finish
Every surface, tip and edge is checked and finished by hand.
formed playing edge
Bevel
A thick pick still needs a clean release
The playing edge removes the blunt resistance of an unfinished thick pick. Its orientation matters, which is why many models are available in right and left-handed versions.
Why thick picks?
Mass can make the hand feel calmer
A thicker pick can sit more naturally between the fingers, reduce flex and give the player a clearer sense of where the tip is.