347 ½ model, vintage galalith, 2.9mm, (Copy)

Description

The 347 ½ is the middle pick of the 347 family of three: the big 347, a massively wide shouldered giant, this 347 ½, a lovely vintage nicely rounded shape of standard pick size, and the 347 ¼ which inches into the territory of the smaller plectrums, a nice vintage alternative to the famous JazzIII shape.

This amazing material, known as Galalith is a historic synthetic plastic material manufactured by the interaction of casein (a milk protein) and formaldehyde. Invented in 1893 and first commercially produced in 1900, its trade name is derived from the Greek words gala (milk) and lithos (stone). It is odourless, insoluble in water, biodegradable, non-allergenic, antistatic and virtually nonflammable. Talk about environmentally friendly and sustainable. It also is a joy to work with and polishes up to a lovely transparent deep sheen. What’s not to like? And, true to its heritage and composition, Galalith’s tone is slightly mellower and rounded than that produced by its more recent brethren Kirinite, Juma, and epoxy, but offers great clarity and definition.