In its most common form, the standard guitar pick is a No. 351 medium 'Fender Pick' -- the most ubiquitous pick of all. The No. 351 was, and still is, THE guitar pick.
Picks!: The Colorful Saga of Vintage Celluloid Guitar Plectrums. Hoover, Will. 1995.

351 Deluxe is the working name for a band that does not yet exist. But I'd like to put it together.

What I hear is a bluesy, alt-country, rock, electric folk, eclectic kind of thing. It would be versatile enough to do a main stage with people dancing all night or an acoustic coffee-house type of setting. It would play both cover tunes and original music. It would develop its own sound but not every song would sound alike.
(See ideas for songs.)

351 Deluxe would consist of people who want to have fun playing music, who are solid musicians in their own right but realize the whole is greater than the individual. These musicians would take the band seriously and commit to getting and keeping it going. But they would also realize there are other things in life (family, jobs, bills, etc.). I think gigging around once every three to six weeks would be good.

351 Deluxe would get its sound from:

• Strong female lead vocals; also willing and able to sing back-up/harmonies.
• At least one good male vocals to handle harmonies and approximately 1/4 of the lead vocals.
• Everyone must be willing to work on vocals (even me!)
• One or Two Guitars: Electric and/or Acoustic -- depends on the song/arrangement.
• Bass: Must be able to drive a song but can also sit back and play more smooth when the song/arrangement call for it.
• Drums: Solid, lock-on-to-it rhythm. Fancy does not matter. Originality, flexibility and solid time does. Must be equally comfortable behind a full kit as with just snare and brushes. Other percussion a definite bonus.
• Other: The ability to pull in other sounds -- organ, piano, mandolin, horns, harmonica, whatever.

Obviously, one person could fill several of these roles. And the roles may change from song to song. Also, I do not see people having specifically defined roles such as "Lead Singer" or "Rhythm Guitar". The idea would be to take everyone's strengths and skills to put together the best arrangement for any given song. And there might be different arrangements on different nights. Flexibility and openness is key.

I'd prefer musicians who have at least some experience with playing in a band. I've worked with some people who weren't even sure how to set up their guitars or plug in a microphone. Now, I remember those days and we've all been there -- you have to learn somehow -- but you should be able to show up to a practice or gig, take care of your own stuff and be ready to rock. In other words, be professional while you are having fun.

I'm not trying to put together "The Joe Reiman Band". What I am trying to do is define a focus for a band and then find people who agree with and understand that focus; who are willing to work towards those goals.

I do have space for low volume-level practices in Reston including a basic PA for vocals. But I am more than willing to look into other spaces.

If you're interested or want more info, please contact me.