Looking for Showcase 1941 nickel silver fingerpicks

Mike Sweeney · Post by **Mike Sweeney** » 29 Sep 2023 7:01 am

Hey everybody. I'm looking to buy or trade for Showcase 41 fingerpicks. Bill Stokes has retired and you can't get any from him anymore.
As long as they aren't mangled, I'm not too picky. I can restore the finish.
Shoot me a PM and we can figure out a deal.
Thanks.

Bob Tuttle · Post by **Bob Tuttle** » 29 Sep 2023 12:43 pm

Hi Mike. I've got one pair of new Showcase 41 picks that I bought at the Dallas show in 1999 or 2000. They're still in the original package and have never been shaped. I've got a couple of other pairs that I've used for years and I don't think I'll ever wear them out. Here's pictures. Shoot me a PM and we'll talk about it.

Mike Sweeney · Post by **Mike Sweeney** » 29 Sep 2023 1:16 pm

Hey Bob. I sent you a message.

Mike Sweeney · Post by **Mike Sweeney** » 29 Sep 2023 2:20 pm

Sent you another message.

Mike Sweeney · Post by **Mike Sweeney** » 29 Sep 2023 3:12 pm

One last message sent.

Mike Sweeney · Post by **Mike Sweeney** » 29 Sep 2023 6:08 pm

If you have NOS or used, I'm interested.

Mike Sweeney · Post by **Mike Sweeney** » 1 Oct 2023 10:49 am

Still looking

Cartwright Thompson · Post by **Cartwright Thompson** » 1 Oct 2023 1:05 pm

You should check out some Hoffmeyers, they’re wonderful.
hoffmeyerpicks.com

Mike Sweeney · Post by **Mike Sweeney** » 1 Oct 2023 2:08 pm

Already have. I prefer Showcase 1941s.

Dan Kelly · Post by **Dan Kelly** » 1 Oct 2023 2:18 pm

Another option that is reputedly "very close"

https://www.banjowizard.com/cobaltpicks.htm

Mike Sweeney · Post by **Mike Sweeney** » 1 Oct 2023 4:25 pm

Tried those too.

John McClung · Post by **John McClung** » 1 Oct 2023 5:22 pm

Mike, I'm curious: what makes Showcase 41 picks the winner for you?

Mike Sweeney · Post by **Mike Sweeney** » 1 Oct 2023 5:24 pm

Closest thing to oval 8 Nationals.

Bobby D. Jones · Post by **Bobby D. Jones** » 1 Oct 2023 8:54 pm

I have used Showcase 41 picks for many years. I have tried many picks over the years, Proper fitted, Best picks I have found.

It takes a lot of work to fit a set of picks to my beat up fingers.

All the other picks I have tried have ended up in the "GO Fish Bag".

If some one wants to play my guitar, I put my Showcase 41's in my pocket, Hand them the Go Fish Bag.

Mike Sweeney · Post by **Mike Sweeney** » 2 Oct 2023 5:54 am

John McClung · Post by **John McClung** » 2 Oct 2023 5:06 pm

So what features and details make them so superior? Mike I don’t know anything about National oval 8 picks, got any pics? I’m a cat. Curiosity will be the death of me!

Mike Sweeney · Post by **Mike Sweeney** » 2 Oct 2023 5:08 pm

The old pre war pattent number Nationals.

Mike Sweeney · Post by **Mike Sweeney** » 3 Oct 2023 7:24 am

Here you go John. Showcase 41s on left, Old Nationals on the right.

Ricky Davis · Post by **Ricky Davis** » 3 Oct 2023 8:14 am

Yeah Mike; I've never seen those 1941 pics and I was gunna say: "They look identical to my 'pre-war Nationals"; then you posted side by side....>wow.
(I only put my pre-wars on to record; never take to gigs anymore..they stay in Lock box at ranch house..ah..LOL)
Ricky

John McClung · Post by **John McClung** » 3 Oct 2023 10:25 am

Thanks for the pick, Mike. Sure look similar!

Jerry Overstreet · Post by **Jerry Overstreet** » 3 Oct 2023 2:30 pm

I can't help with the 1941's, but I've been looking at the Bob Perry Signature .025 nickel/silver picks. I've not tried them, but the description is they are patterned after the old Nationals. @ $22 bucks a pair, little pricey, but still worth it if they are what they say they are.

There are a few different models of these in lighter gauges and some in stainless, but the ones I described above appear to be very similar to the old Nats and can be found at www.elderly.com

I think I have enough picks to last me out, but these are a consideration if not...long as they are still available...the way picks go in and out of production, who knows?

Mike Sweeney · Post by **Mike Sweeney** » 3 Oct 2023 2:46 pm

I've tried them too. I know what works for me.

Jerry Overstreet · Post by **Jerry Overstreet** » 3 Oct 2023 2:50 pm

Of course. Didn't mean to suggest anything otherwise. Just didn't know if you were aware of those. My bad.

Mike Sweeney · Post by **Mike Sweeney** » 3 Oct 2023 2:58 pm

It's okay Jerry, but yes I'm aware of them.

Jerry Overstreet · Post by **Jerry Overstreet** » 3 Oct 2023 3:17 pm

I know how it is when you're used to something you really like a lot. Hope you find some 1941s.