V-Picks

[warren0728]

I'm simply always thinking about you guys and trying to get the information out. Maybe billboards would work?

or starting a new thread in case we aren't reading a thread anymore (can only read so much about a pick!) :

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[Gil Janus]

I just ordered the FabFour set to try them out - these picks have gotten lots of notice on different sites - so I want to try them out.

Gil

[Gil Janus]

I got the FabFour pack. I like the Large Rounded and Freakishly Large Rounded best of the 4. I didn't have much time with them so far - but what I've heard - I like them. :

I'll have to play some more - and possibly order some more :

Thanks to Vinnie and Mrs. V - very fast service. :

Gil

[scgmhawk]

I can't believe I'm GAS'ing for a Pick now!

[tot_Ou_tard]

I can't believe I'm GAS'ing for a Pick now!

GAS never Rusts.

[robert_the_rocker]

They seem nice, havent seen them in a store however. I probably will buy one when they are available here, but I doubt that they are as good as the ultimate pick : "Big Stubby 3.0"

Frickin' LOVE those picks!

[robert_the_rocker]

ok. I once bought a peavy speaker. (I forget the name of it...: ) I couldn't get it on. No power input. Maybe I got the wrong type of speaker, but, is there no power supply for speakers on the market? Or should I get like, stage monitors? And how the **** do the major bands get the almost wahwah sound with their vocals? I want no criticism. It's my first time. I'm gonna be doing shows in town, and hopefully record.

[just strum]

Okay, received a V Pick in the mail today. The one someone sent me is a medium pointed. Feels nice and is a comfortable pick.

tone difference when compared to a Stubby 1.0, 2.0, or 3.0 - not an ounce of difference.

Price:

V Pick = $4.00 ea

Stubby = $2.99 for 6

Now this is just my opinion, but I heard all the raves and after finally getting to try one - the performance certainly doesn't justify a purchase.

I'll keep the pick and use the pick because it's comfortable, but I wouldn't go out and buy any until you can get 6 for $2.99.

I realize everyone was gushing over these, but
Opinion requested - opinion given.

[just strum]

Well, I used the pick on and off all day yesterday and this morning. It is comfortable as already noted, but I did use it most of the day, so obviously I like it.

I still believe it provides no difference in tone and if lost (easily done since it's clear) I would not buy another one due to the cost.

[Robert****]

Robert the rocker - you should start a new thread with your questions, otherwise you probably won't get a good answer, since this thread is about V-picks.

I like my V-picks. I think they sound a little different than most other picks. They have a little "pingy" tone - very hard to describe with words. The material is similar to glass, I find, and when it hits the string there's a little "Ping!" sound. At least to my ears.

The stubby would be great for me if it was the same thickness all around. Unfortunately, it's quite thin at the area where you strike the string, and that's not to my liking. I like 'em fat all around.

[Algonquin]

Saw this review and figured I'd post. Not sure if it's already in another thread, but here goes.

http://www.betterguitar.com/equipmen...on_series.html

[tot_Ou_tard]

Saw this review and figured I'd post. Not sure if it's already in another thread, but here goes.

http://www.betterguitar.com/equipmen...on_series.html

That's a balanced review that pretty much sums things up.

[just strum]

I am suppose to have some heading my way and I was hoping they would arrive today, so I could try them over the weekend. I then remembered that I don't go back to work until 1/5 - plenty of time.

[sunvalleylaw]

I am putting mine in my pocket now so I remember to bring them home and try them out over the weekend.

[Algonquin]

That's a balanced review that pretty much sums things up.

I like many of the reviews Mark has posted on his site... he comes across as honest and straight forward.

[marnold***]

Well, here's my $0.02, probably overpriced.

In interest of full disclosure Vinni contacted me and offered to send me some V-Picks so I took him up on it. I requested a Screamer. He sent me that and a pack with two Foundation mediums (one rounded and one pointed) and one medium Ultra-Lite. I was pleasantly surprised to see them arrive within a couple of days.

Like the above reviewer, I've used Fender mediums forever. Recently I considered trying Dunlop Jazz picks, but found the regular size to be too small for me to manipulate with what's left of my fingers.

I decided to try the Screamer first. It is slightly bigger and slightly thicker than a medium pointed. The big difference is that the edge has more of a bevel to it (for the lack of a better term). It took a bit of getting used to, especially since it's so much thicker than the Fender. I didn't notice much tone difference acoustically on my Floyd. However, the difference is very significant with my Showmaster. It almost sounded like I was playing with a quarter instead of a pick.

I've been using the Screamer now for almost two weeks and I really like it. Not so much for any "tone" improvement, but for feel. The shape and the feel of the acrylic make it easier for me to hold on to. The pointed shape also enables me to "choke up" on the pick which allows for better picking accuracy. It also makes pinch harmonics easier to pull off which is A Good Thing in my book. I used it a bit with my bass too and it seemed to work nicely for that too although the benefits to the pointyness are not as great.

If I were just strumming the medium rounded would be a nice choice. It really seems to glide over the strings. Much to my surprise the Ultra-Light didn't do much for me, even though I originally thought I might like that one the best. The medium pointed is pretty close to a Screamer although I think I like the Screamer better. My son has been using the medium rounded and seems to like it.

I'd be interested in getting some Dunlop Jazz XLs and comparing that to my Screamer, but I can't find anyone in the area who carries them. My only concern about the V-Pick is the longevity, something that only time will reveal. The million dollar question (or the $4 anyway) is: are they worth the price? Since picks seem to last forever for me, dropping $4 on one isn't a big issue. I've certainly blown more money than that on gear. I will zealously guard my Screamer so I don't lose it, that's for sure. Since they are clear they do tend to disappear when you drop them. My picks usually don't travel too far so it's not a huge danger.

The long and the short is that the Screamer allows me to get a better grip, a more proper grip, and I probably like playing even more now. Isn't that really what any gear is supposed to do?

[just strum]

I like the pointed Screamer too. I didn't take a real liking to the rounded one and was comfortable strumming with the pointed one. I am sending two to someone that had heard about them and wanted to give them a try, but now I wish I hadn't agreed to since I already lost two. Vinni sent me some samples and someone had sent me one a few months earlier. The first one I lost after only using it once.

My Stubby's are still my pick of choice, however if I get over the habit of loosing picks I would probably replenish the pointed Screamer and will probably buy a couple of the small pointed Screamers.

I also received a couple of thinner ones (0.85 mm), but found no advantage to those for my purpose.

[Spudman***]

It's kind of revealing how people balk at spending $4 for a pick that will last a long time when they don't give any regard to $4 coffee at the premier chains.

I think the money spent on V Picks is money well spent. I do wish they were another color than clear. They are absolutely a pain to find sometimes.

[Robert****]

It's kind of revealing how people balk at spending $4 for a pick that will last a long time when they don't give any regard to $4 coffee at the premier chains.

+1 on that one, bro. $4.00 isn't what I would call a big investment and attaching the term "overpriced" to them is, well, any word belonging to the family "silly" comes to mind.