V-Picks

[tremoloman***]

I used to use Fender picks, then discovered Dunlops which I found lasted longer in surviving the squeals and pickslides I incorperate in my playing. Playing songs from Extreme, Iron Maiden, and Van Halen will wear picks out in 1 song!

How resistant are these to this type of playing? I think I'm going to give them a try!

[SuperSwede]

V-picks are great, but I dont think that they are very resistant. I have worn down mine quite a bit. Dunlop 2.0 (the black heavy one) would be my recommendation of a really durable pick.

[Vinni Smith]

V-picks are great, but I dont think that they are very resistant. I have worn down mine quite a bit. Dunlop 2.0 (the black heavy one) would be my recommendation of a really durable pick.

REALLY? I sure don't get this comment often. As a matter of fact, I think you are the first one! What are you doing with those picks?

[SuperSwede]

I use it in the mine, thats what picks are for right?
No really, I dig (pun intended) it and it is my no1 choice for jazz but since I play with it every day I have started to see the edges get rounder and rounder (something lovely when you play jazz and blues but not that great when you play the hard rock stuff tremoloman were talking about. That is why I think that the Dunlop heavy 2.0 would be a better screaming solo pick for tremoloman than the V-pick.

[Spudman***]

You guys that bought the V picks, what do you think of them now?

[tot_Ou_tard]

You guys that bought the V picks, what do you think of them now?

Yowza Spud, spooky timing.

I have more & more been going to the V-Pick for lead. So much so, that I just placed an order for a few more: Yesterday!

Not so good for rhythm (at least I haven't been able to get them to work well), but if you want to go fast & smooth & have a big fat tone, these are the ones.

Mine all have rounded corners. I use something else if I want a lot of bite.

[Robert****]

I like 'em!

I think also Vinnie has more options for them now than when I got mine.

They are definitely worth a try, I tell ya.

[Spudman***]

I like 'em!

I think also Vinnie has more options for them now than when I got mine.

They are definitely worth a try, I tell ya.

But is it your 'go to' pick? Do you use it more than not use it?

[otaypanky***]

But is it your 'go to' pick? Do you use it more than not use it?

Uh, --- on my way to the weekly jam, five miles from home, I realize I left my V-Picks at home. Yup, I go back

'Been using them for a couple of years. The only thing cooler than a V-Pick is Vinni

[Tig***]

Uh, --- on my way to the weekly jam, five miles from home, I realize I left my V-Picks at home. Yup, I go back

'Been using them for a couple of years. The only thing cooler than a V-Pick is Vinni

I keep one in my wallet, just in case. My, how times change...
I remember 25-30 years ago, keeping something else in my wallet, just in case!

[otaypanky***]

I keep one in my wallet, just in case. My, how times change...
I remember 25-30 years ago, keeping something else in my wallet, just in case!

Bruce wrote a song about that didn't he Doug? Glory Days?

When I told Vinni I liked using some of the really fat picks he made me up a really hefty one just to bust my nuts. After I get someone to help me lift it up it actually plays pretty well.

[syo***]

I keep one in my wallet, just in case. My, how times change...
I remember 25-30 years ago, keeping something else in my wallet, just in case!

Lemme guess. 50 cents for a gallon of gas?

Did I get it right?

[Spudman***]

I've been using a Medium Pointed Pearly Gates V Pick for a month now. This plastic seems to have a bit of a softer attack and a little more slip over the strings than the standard acrylic. I like it just because it's a bit different I guess. I use it a lot and like it.

[Robert****]

It's not my go-to pick because I am afraid to lose it... I only have 3 of them. I use Dunlop Gator 2mm most, because they are cheap and I have many.

[SuperSwede]

I use my V-picks from time to time. I am more a big stubby kind of guy ;-)

[EscalonJon]

Hi, all...

FYI, Vinni has gone production with moulded V-Picks in addition to the custom shop models. They are very similar in performance and the quality is still top-notch.

He tells me that he is setting up some large distributor accounts and will be at the Anaheim NAMM Show in Anaheim in January to meet/greet and promote his products.

I've tried many (most) of his V-Pick models and they all have unique personalities of their own, just like instruments themselves do.

Vinni is a great guy and deserves the support of the guitar community. Give him a call, he loves to talk about his picks, music, and guitars in general.

[Spudman***]

So Vinni
I want to get some of your picks, but I'm still confused on which to get.
I use conventional shaped Tortex between .88 and 2mm. Which of yours will I be most comfortable with?

[just strum]

Not a comment about Vinni's picks, but pics in general. I've never seen so much interest in a pick and never realized the importance put in a pick.

My friends say I use too thin of a pick (my favorite is Snarling Dog Brain Picks .060). What makes these V picks so special. Even reading the entire thread I am not getting any "wow" factor from what I read. Can someone be a little more detailed in what are the positive points about this pick?

[EscalonJon]

Hey, Strum!

In a "nutshell", consensus is that the picks allow you to play faster and to get a bigger tone. This is said to be because of the design and materials. Reading comments in a number of threads on other forums, a lot of people are like "man, this thing is too darn thick for me to play with" and once they give it a chance after just a few minutes, most players feel right at home with it.

You're right...I, too, have never seen such a fuss made over something as simple as a pick before. They are pretty cool, though, and deserve all of the respect they get for what they do.