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Adrian Caliman
“I’ve been using Clayton picks for almost 10 years and I haven’t used another pick since. It’s a sensation perfectly made for my bass playing.”
Adrian Caliman was born in Maracaibo, Venezuela and began his bass playing career as a teenager in 1991. Being raised listening mostly to British music while living in Manchester, England during his childhood with influences like The Beatles, Yes, Genesis, Queen, Marillion. He started writing meaningful and emotional songs at an early age while he was still at school, making his first recording session with the band “Signos” in 1992. Since then lots of bands [...]
Mike Brown and California Country
Products used: Acetal, Standard, .60mm.
“I like the way Clayton picks feel in my fingers, they are balanced as well as having a great feel on the strings, without the string noise. Because of the shape and texture I no longer drop pick like I used to either!”
Mike started playing in 1976, went to school 5 days a week and played live music 4 nights. Soon he was on the road playing various places all along the western United States as a drummer, just breaking into lead and harmony vocals.
In the early 80’s after touring with the band [...]
Scott Totten of the Beach Boys
Products Used: Clayton Custom Acetal Standard 0.80mm.
“I really love my picks, they are just a tad bigger than standard picks and that helps me save my nails for fingerpicking!!!”
Scott Totten currently works with the Beach Boys as Musical Director, Singer and Guitarist. The Beach Boys touring band features original Beach Boys Mike Love and Bruce Johnston. Totten has earned a Bachelor’s of Music Degree at Berklee College of Music. Scott has played on broadway shows and tours The Who’s Tommy, Les Miserables, Rent and Mamma Mia. He also was a session guitarist in the 90’s and played on [...]
Lee Brice
Products Used: Clayton Custom Standard Ultem 0.72mm gauge.
“Ain’t nothin’ better than reaching way down in my pocket and grabbin’ my pick! I could play with it all day! Love it”
Lee Brice is a man whose time has come. On his stunning sophomore album, Hard 2 Love (Curb Records), the four-time Academy of Country Music nominee demonstrates a new maturity and patience, both in his songwriting and vocals.
“I made my first album, Love Like Crazy, over six years,” explains the South Carolina native, lifting his trademark turned-around ball cap and rubbing his forehead.
“It didn’t feel like [...]
Nalle Colt of Vintage Trouble
Products used: Clayton Custom White Pearl 0.80mm Standard Shape.
“Just great guitar picks!”
Vintage Trouble is a sensational, soulful four-man band whose very essence screams out loud of the late 1950’s to 1960’s. Turned on by and tuned into the evolutionary period in music and life when there was a razor thin line between Rhythm & Blues and Rock & Roll, the band reconnects us all to one universal vibration. Their modern day classics transport the mind, spirit and body back to a sweaty, swinging, heart-thumping speakeasy. Their live shows feel like a sweet southern down-home revival mixed with a [...]
Old Crow Medicine Show
Products used: Clayton Custom Rounded Triangle 0.80mm picks.
“I love Clayton picks, the tone I get is superb and the shape and feel makes them so easy to hold, freeing up my hand to be completely expressive in my playing. I’ve tried a lot of different picks over the years and these are definitely the best. Whether I’m playing insanely fast rhythm with Old Crow Medicine Show or picking out a delicate lead line I feel confident knowing there’s a Clayton in my hand.” – Chance McCoy
On September 17th, 2013 Old Crow Medicine Show received the great honor of [...]
Pablo Sanchez
Products used: Clayton custom picks
“Clayton means more than guitar picks for me it means a dream come true an a solid base on my sound, they fit perfectly with my playing technique, super comfy and probably the most friendly guitar picks i’ve ever played” – Pablo Sanchez
Straight up From the tropical Costa Rica to the world, Pablo Sanchez guitar player, musician, producer and recording engineer also former member of BILLY THE KID band formed on 2008, Billy The Kid get worldwide notice for their particular way to blend hardcore and HipHop, Pablo is a main key on the [...]
Tyler Farr
Products used: Clayton Custom Standard Orange Delrin 0.60mm.
“My custom Steve Clayton custom picks are a my favorite! I’m officially spoiled.”
Tyler Farr was born and raised in the small town of Garden City, Missouri. The singer was first introduced to country music at age 16, when he spent a summer on the road with his stepfather, who played lead guitar for country icon George Jones. Farr grew to love country music, and he decided to make the move to Nashville to pursue a career as an artist.
He landed a job working as a bouncer at the legendary Tootsie’s [...]