Reply With QuoteThey 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"
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V-Picks
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?
Last edited by EscalonJon; February 10th, 2006 at 10:27 PM.
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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"
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they aren't in stores...the guy makes them all by hand in his garage....Originally Posted by 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"
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These V-Picks are really taking off. Giant threads of raves about them on the PRS and Axe House forums.
GUITARS: Fender Teles and 50s Strat, Squier Jazz Bass & '51, VooDoo clone, Dillion Tele Thinline, G&L Tribute ASAT, Agile Les Paul clones, Rogue 335, Robelli D'Angelico, Danelectro Hodad 12, Larrivee Koa Parlour, Blueridge 00028, Ibanez Hummingbird, Takamine EC132C, PRS McCarty IRW.
AMPLIFICATION: Carvin Bel Air w/ext cab, Behringer ACX1000, Vox Brian May, Fender Bronco tweed, Rogue 30 Bass, Roland Cube 30, modded Epi Valve Junior w/ Scumback 1x10 cab.
Oranges and lemons, say the bells of St. Clements...
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?
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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
GUITARS: Fender Teles and 50s Strat, Squier Jazz Bass & '51, VooDoo clone, Dillion Tele Thinline, G&L Tribute ASAT, Agile Les Paul clones, Rogue 335, Robelli D'Angelico, Danelectro Hodad 12, Larrivee Koa Parlour, Blueridge 00028, Ibanez Hummingbird, Takamine EC132C, PRS McCarty IRW.
AMPLIFICATION: Carvin Bel Air w/ext cab, Behringer ACX1000, Vox Brian May, Fender Bronco tweed, Rogue 30 Bass, Roland Cube 30, modded Epi Valve Junior w/ Scumback 1x10 cab.
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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?
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I can't wait to try mine!
I'll lets yous know how it goes!
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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...
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AMPLIFICATION: Carvin Bel Air w/ext cab, Behringer ACX1000, Vox Brian May, Fender Bronco tweed, Rogue 30 Bass, Roland Cube 30, modded Epi Valve Junior w/ Scumback 1x10 cab.
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So, I hear you're talking about me behind my back, huh John?
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Watch out the Artesians are coming!!!!
Oranges and lemons, say the bells of St. Clements...
I've ordered some V-picks too, can't wait to get them!
The Bad Mo is pretty sweet, huh, Jon?
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So which sizes did you order Robert?
Oranges and lemons, say the bells of St. Clements...
I got Medium size. Hope that's a good one.
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Hard to tell which to choose from the penny & quarter.
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Maybe we should just play with a penny or a quarter (or a euro cent or canadian dime--dime that sucha!)
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Which corner?
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Use Abe's head.
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Rick Medlock from Blackfoot and Lynyrd Skynyrd does use a quarter.
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