V-Picks

[EscalonJon]

I know, I know...I've already written about picks in the product review section.

Truth be known, I'm continually and incessantly searching for that evasive "perfect tone" like many of you are. I'm always trying new stuff, going to guitar shows, and jams looking to steal ideas from wherever I can. Anyway, I ran across a pick that I couldn't believe. The guys in the Paul Reed Smith forum (Birds and Moons) are going nuts over it. I hear Robben Ford even has some. Bands in England and Germany are using them with great results. It's called the V-Pick, and you've got to try one. Read about it:

http://www.v-picks.com/

http://forums.birdsandmoons.com/foru...0&page=1&pp=10

Has anyone else out there tried them? What do you think? Do you agree that they are the best pick out there?

[SuperSwede]

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"

[warren0728]

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"

they aren't in stores...the guy makes them all by hand in his garage....

ww

[EscalonJon]

These V-Picks are really taking off. Giant threads of raves about them on the PRS and Axe House forums.

[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****]

They seem very interesting. I think I will order some.

Jon, you have some of these then? What's better about them in your opinion?

[EscalonJon]

Hey, Robert!

What's good about them? Just about everything...

The tone is wonderful for most styles. I like the fact that they are sensitive to attack. They can be very mellow hybrid picking. The V-Pick will emulate the tone of your fingers and create a very even sound. When you dig in, they will get "angry" when you want them to. Some of the reviewers who are shredders don't seem to care for them as much, but then again some do. They "glide" across the strings very well for arpegiating, chording, or single lines, and actually have a kind of "sexy" feel as you play. And they are VERY COOL LOOKING.

I have met Vinni, the Prez of V-Picks, and he is a straight up dude. A real nice guy and AWESOME git player. He has picks in the hands of Robben ford, Gabe Manzo of Malo, maybe Jorge Santana, WCR pickups guru Jim Wagner, etc. If you order some, tell him John Dean said to throw in an extra. Vinni would appreciate having you in his corner. I think you'll really dig them....Let me know. (I sound like a salesman, don't I. I'm just really stoked on them.)

Check out vinni's sites.

Take care,

John

[tot_Ou_tard]

Escalon, Vinnie was here a few dayz ago...hmmmm...I wonder where he went?

How do the V-picks compare to the Dava Master Controls?

[ZoSo65]

I can't wait to try mine!
I'll lets yous know how it goes!

[EscalonJon]

I've tried Davas years ago, but I don't know about the Master Controls. In my opinion, there is really not another pick like the "V". If you like them at all you'll get to loving them real quick and probably be hooked.

I didn't know Vinni was on this thread. I'll email him and have him chime in and answer questions. Check out the PRS birds and Moons site, PRS Gear Page site, and the Axe House Consortium site to check out what people are saying. Vinni has answered a lot of questions on those.

Oh, and Robert, I finally got a Bad Monkey.....TIGHT!

Later...

[player***]

I can't wait to try mine!
I'll lets yous know how it goes!

have them,use them.love them -Yes

[Vinni Smith]

So, I hear you're talking about me behind my back, huh John?

[tot_Ou_tard]

Watch out the Artesians are coming!!!!

[Spudman***]

I received this set from Vinnie. http://www.v-picks.com/FabFour.html

I've been using the largest of the bunch for a while and here are some of my observations.

They take a little getting used to. After decades of using regular picks I had to force myself to think about my attack differently. Once I did make a change the v pick is pretty satisfying in what I can get from it.
It's easier to activate the strings into motion. The attack sort of blooms along with the note. It's almost impossible to drop it. I don't have to try as hard to play. It does change your sound and I've only used it with an electric.

There are a couple of limitations for me but I find those limitations slowly easing away the more I use it. At first it was accuracy especially when string skipping. Strumming took a while to adapt to as well.

The thing I probably like best about it is that it gives me another tool. One that I can use for different sounds and to also break out of a slump. By switching back and forth between a regular tortex and the v pick it forces me to think differently about my approach to playing the guitar.

[tot_Ou_tard]

I received this set from Vinnie. http://www.v-picks.com/FabFour.html

I've been using the largest of the bunch for a while and here are some of my observations.

They take a little getting used to. After decades of using regular picks I had to force myself to think about my attack differently. Once I did make a change the v pick is pretty satisfying in what I can get from it.
It's easier to activate the strings into motion. The attack sort of blooms along with the note. It's almost impossible to drop it. I don't have to try as hard to play. It does change your sound and I've only used it with an electric.

There are a couple of limitations for me but I find those limitations slowly easing away the more I use it. At first it was accuracy especially when string skipping. Strumming took a while to adapt to as well.

The thing I probably like best about it is that it gives me another tool. One that I can use for different sounds and to also break out of a slump. By switching back and forth between a regular tortex and the v pick it forces me to think differently about my approach to playing the guitar.

I think you nailed my reaction to them Spud (but I have far less experience to have to adjust).

Strum think of different picks as a cheap way to make slight adjustments to feel and tone.

I've got a little dish of picks & I'll change them depending on my mood. More often than not, I'll use a V-Pick. Particularly if I want a smooth fast fat tone.

The only thing is that they are *perfectly clear* so it might take awhile to find one if you drop it. I haven't lost one yet, but I always play in the same spot in my basement.

[Robert****]

I've ordered some V-picks too, can't wait to get them!

The Bad Mo is pretty sweet, huh, Jon?

[tot_Ou_tard]

I've ordered some V-picks too, can't wait to get them!

The Bad Mo is pretty sweet, huh, Jon?

So which sizes did you order Robert?

[Robert****]

I got Medium size. Hope that's a good one.

[tot_Ou_tard]

I got Medium size. Hope that's a good one.

Hard to tell which to choose from the penny & quarter.