Purple Plectrums
Atlantis / Nereus Plectrum
Atlantis / Nereus Plectrum
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Springing to life from the writings of Plato and now available here as a bespoke plectrum is Atlantis. It’s legend was passed on to Plato who concedes that he learnt the legend of Atlantis from Solon who, in turn, got it from Egyptian priests that had preserved the tale on stone hieroglyphs. Massive cataclysms ended this powerful civilization 11,500 years ago, which is the same date anthropologists recognize as the end of the Pleistocene and start of our current Holocene age.
Also springing forth from the pages of the Iliad, the father of the Nereids is Nereus (who predates Poseidon and Triton in mythology) was a shapeshifter with the power of prophecy, who would aid heroes such as Heracles. Even Alexander the Great prayed to this ancient deity saying, "calling on Thetis, Nereus and the Nereids, nymphs of the sea, and invoking Poseidon the sea-god, for whom he ordered a four-horse chariot to be cast into the waves."
These two beautiful guitar picks are meticulously handcrafted from high quality cast acrylic measuring 30mm wide by 35mm long and 5.5mm thick with a nice bevel while taking nearly 2 hours to create each. The designs are a trident for Atlantis and a spear for Nereus. both are cross-drilled and fitted with brass tubelets, offering a stylish form of grip and finished off to a beautiful high polish.
two choices for colors are clear aqua blue or deep ocean green. you can specify the color independently when you check out in your notes otherwise default is my choice. The tone is a bit on the bright side compared to uhmw but it glides effortlessly like a speed demon over the strings. Rock on 🤘🎸
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These picks are slightly larger than your average guitar pick and they play very well. The note about the tone being a bit brighter than other models is spot on, but it still sounds and plays excellently.
My only concern is that I don't want to play it too much and scratch it up because it truly is an amazing pick to look at.
I have the Nereus and it is beautiful! It is really difficult to capture how epic this pick truly looks in person. It's dark green but clear and see-through. It's definitely something different, just like all picks from Purple Plectrums! The texture is really nice and smooth. It sort of has this glass-like feel to it. It's super comfortable to hold. And the inserts not only make it look awesome but also very easy to grip.
I own several picks from Purple Plectrums and every one of them is incredible. I find that different picks excel in different applications. Of course, every pick can be used for everything but for me, personally, every model has a unique and special purpose in my music. The Nereus is my go to pick for rhythm work. I play a lot of progressive metal and the snap of this pick makes it perfect for lower riffs. It does a really good job articulating the low end by providing a nice clear attack on every note. It really shines in this aspect. Seriously, this thing is SNAPPY.
The Nereus has also proven to be very durable. After a few weeks of playing with it, I still don't see any noticeable wear. Just to compare, my old Jazz III ultem 2.0s would start to wear within a few days of riffing on my seven string. Believe me when I say it, this pick is the real deal!