Sorry,my cat jumped and I accedintly hit it a 2nd time.yes,it's been around since I can remember.From the 80's anyway.And probably before that.A baby's spoon works the best as it has a bigger handle and smaller spoon tip.You can also use a finger pick from a guitar,banjo etc.Only turn it upside down on the finger so the tip is covered.And that would be the pick used by lap guitars,or steel guitars.There is a LOT of OLD tips that are getting lost with time.I should write them all down so I don't forget one day.