Craig Hatcher
Guitarist for Between the Shields · Music - Alternative Rock / Metal
Between the Shields (BTS)
Era
Contemporary Era (circa 2010s-Present)
Item Type
Guitar Pick
Condition
Excellent/Near Mint; no visible edge wear or tip rounding from play, indicating it was likely a promotional item or unused souvenir.
Rarity
Common for a band member pick; these are typically produced in batches of hundreds for tours.
Overall Assessment
An authentic promotional band guitar pick featuring a stamped facsimile signature of Craig Hatcher. Ideal for fans of Between the Shields.
Authenticity Assessment
Highly likely authentic; note that this appears to be a stamped or foil-pressed signature rather than a hand-signed autograph.
Signature Style
Full name with underlined 'Craig' and band initials 'BTS' inscribed below the surname.
Signature Characteristics
Fluid cursive with a sharp vertical 'C' and an elongated horizontal flourish underlining the first name. The 'BTS' lettering is blocky and secondary to the name.
Ink & Medium
Silver foil hot-stamping on orange celluloid or delrin plastic.
Item Description
Orange 351-style guitar pick featuring the artist's signature and band initials in silver foil.
Estimated Value
$5.00 - $15.00 USD
Comparison to Known Examples
Consistent with standard promotional merchandise signatures used by independent and mid-tier touring bands.
Authentication Tips
Compare the foil stamping to known promotional picks from the band. Professional authenticators do not usually certify stamped picks as they are mass-produced reproductions of a signature.
Certification Recommendation
Not recommended for TPA (PSA/DNA or JSA) as value does not exceed authentication fees and it is a stamped item.
Red Flags
None, provided the buyer understands they are purchasing a 'facsimile' or 'printed' signature pick rather than an ink-signed item.
Provenance Notes
Typically obtained from concert venues, merchandise tables, or thrown from the stage during performances.
Historical Context
Representational of modern band merchandise where signature picks serve as a cost-effective way to provide fans with a signer's likeness.
Market Trends
Niche market; value is stable among specific fans of the band or guitar pick collectors (plectrophiles).
Investment Potential
Low; primarily a sentimental or fan-based collectible rather than a financial investment.
Similar Autographs
Signature picks from other contemporary rock or metal guitarists.
Display & Preservation
Store in a PVC-free coin flip or a custom acrylic guitar pick display frame to prevent the silver foil from tarnishing or rubbing off.
Interesting Facts
Guitar pick collecting is a major sub-genre of music memorabilia; specific colors and foil types are used to distinguish different tour legs.