Wow, I didn't know picks made such a difference in tone!
The V pick does seem to give the notes a certain "pop".
Another awesome V-pick!
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Wow, I didn't know picks made such a difference in tone!
The V pick does seem to give the notes a certain "pop".
Guitars:
Fender 2006 MIM Fender Stratocaster HSS in 3TS
Ibanez RG 570 with a bridge Invader
ESP M II Deluxe with a Tune-o-Matic bridge
Eleanor, the magical, mystical Road Worn wonder Tele
Blackstar HT Club 40
Where can I get a few of those?
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Guitars: 2010 American Special HSS Strat, 2010 CIC Squire CV ThinLine Tele, & 2006 MIM FSR Strat.
Basses: 1979 Peavey T-40, 2007 Ibanez SR 500, 2013 Ibanez SR375F, 2013 CIJ Fender Geddy Lee Jazz Bass, 2014 Sadowsky Will Lee VI, & 2014 Sadowsky Will Lee Metro V
Amps: Mesa Boogie BASS STRATEGY:Eight:88, Aguliar DB 4X12, Augilar DB 751, Genz Benz CTR500-210T/Focus 1X15 CAB, Fender Hot Rod Deville 410, VHT Deliverance 60/VHT 2X12 fat Bottom Cab, & VOX DA20
Effects: Boss ME-25, MXR Custom Baddass 78, MXR Custom Baddass modified O.D., Vox Joe Satriani Satchurator, MXR Phase 90, MXR Bass Chorus Deluxe/Octave Deluxe/Bass Compressor/Envelope Filter/, Way Huge Pork Loin
I bought a couple of Screamers a couple of months ago, and honestly, I prefer regular picks right now. The V-picks sound to me like you're picking with...I don't know...maybe a chunk of plastic. It just seems too bright, like they're just a conveniently shaped pick that makes whatever tone it makes. On an acoustic, it's particularly noticeable.
It's possible I just don't get them yet, but I was surprised to not fall in love with them, based on what others have said on here.
Guitars: Gibson LP Studio, MIA Fender Precision, Carvin C350Originally Posted by Spudman
Amps: Genz Benz Shuttle 6.0 + Avatar B212 / Genzler 12-3, Acoustic B20
Pedals: Pod HD500X, Diamond Compressor, Tech 21 VT Bass, Sonic Research Turbo Tuner
This is an excellent demo, Robert. Maybe they'll put it in their Videos section.
I'll never go back to traditional picks ...with the exception of certain acoustic strumming that works better with a thin pick.
Guitar: Gibson SG Standard Natural Burst, Squier CV 50's Tele, Hell Guitars No. 2, Squier CV 50's Strat, Reverend Club King 290, Taylor 522e 12-Fret mahogany,
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Thanks Tig. Vinnie already put it up on his site! He loved the demo.
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Robert & Tig what models of their picks to you recommend?Originally Posted by Robert
Maxi...................
Bootsy Collins:
I pledge allegiance to the funk, the whole funk, and nothing but the funk, so help me James, Sly and George, Amen!!
Guitars: 2010 American Special HSS Strat, 2010 CIC Squire CV ThinLine Tele, & 2006 MIM FSR Strat.
Basses: 1979 Peavey T-40, 2007 Ibanez SR 500, 2013 Ibanez SR375F, 2013 CIJ Fender Geddy Lee Jazz Bass, 2014 Sadowsky Will Lee VI, & 2014 Sadowsky Will Lee Metro V
Amps: Mesa Boogie BASS STRATEGY:Eight:88, Aguliar DB 4X12, Augilar DB 751, Genz Benz CTR500-210T/Focus 1X15 CAB, Fender Hot Rod Deville 410, VHT Deliverance 60/VHT 2X12 fat Bottom Cab, & VOX DA20
Effects: Boss ME-25, MXR Custom Baddass 78, MXR Custom Baddass modified O.D., Vox Joe Satriani Satchurator, MXR Phase 90, MXR Bass Chorus Deluxe/Octave Deluxe/Bass Compressor/Envelope Filter/, Way Huge Pork Loin
So far I've only played the Medium Pointed and they kick azz.Originally Posted by MAXIFUNK
I just put in an order for some Screamers (in ruby red so I can find them quicker).
Looks like Robert likes the new Dimension Un-Buffed, but I can't justify the extra cost for my level of playing!
Guitar: Gibson SG Standard Natural Burst, Squier CV 50's Tele, Hell Guitars No. 2, Squier CV 50's Strat, Reverend Club King 290, Taylor 522e 12-Fret mahogany,
Squier Vintage Modified Jaguar Bass Short Scale
Amp: Fender Super Champ X2 Head, Egnater Tweaker 15, Fender Mustang I, Acoustic B20 1x12 bass amp
Pedal: Budda Budwah wah, Wampler Ego Compressor, Electro-Harmonix Soul Food, Voodoo Lab Sparkle Drive, Wampler Velvet Fuzz, Seven Sisters Eve Tremolo, TC Electronics Gravy Tri Chorus & Vibrato, Catalinbread Echorec, TC Electronic Alter Ego 2 Delay, Hardwire Supernatural Ambient Verb, MXR Carbon Copy, Catalinbread RAH, Big Muff Pi with Tone Wicker, BYOC Mouse 2.0 Distortion, BYOC Boost/OD-2
I'm a witness these picks will improve the way you play period.Sumi
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Pedals/Voods Rodent/MXR carbon copy/Duncan Pickup booster/Ts9/Rat/ts10/Line 6 tone port uk2
Line 6 M13
Great demo Robert!
TIG, you should try the acoustic picks if you want to really hear the difference.
I have been using them for over 2 years. The difference from the size and thickness is very noteable from dark to bright sounds, one the picks that Vinnie sent me will darken the sound of whatever guitar I have tried it on, great for getting into a minor chord song or those into metal( which I'm not). The clarity and clean sound of each string is most of what I first noticed. I still refer players to V-Picks all the time.
I tried the demension pick Robert. You talked me into it, and I'm glad you did.
Best pick that I ever had my nubs on
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Glad to hear! It's a wicked pick - I love it.
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my experience has been they sound great in a jamming situation due to the ping I get from it ...however in a recording situation that ping produces heavy ghost notes(especially on my strat !) that will drive you crazy untill you figure out whats going on.
a couple days ago I stumbled onto a paul gilbert interview where he said almost the exact same thing when asked about V picks, so I know it's just not me being "picky"<<< ok...sorry about that, couldn't help it
It really depends on which V Pick you use as to how much 'ping' you get. Different models have more or less of it. I use a Screamer and Medium Pointed and have virtually none of the annoying ping I would get using any of the other picks.
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