I don't have a V pick or really nice pick, but like to try different picks and do not doubt anyone who says they make a difference to them. Among the less expensive picks I have tried, I really like some and really dislike others. I dislike dunlop nylon style, really like tortex, and fender heavys, and now am leaning toward Dunlop Ultex with the rhino on them. They seem bright and articulate. I bet I try one of these more expensive ones one of these days.
As we know from this forum, you can find some great values in the inexpensive lines like Squire, SX, Xaviere, etc. and you still need a good picking surface that works for you. Both physical effects, and confidence are affected. And you need decent enough cables that don't add noise, impair signal etc. Livewires are a little more than the cheapest and seem to do the job for me.
But playing more would make the most difference for me I think.
Last edited by sunvalleylaw; December 11th, 2008 at 07:44 AM.
Steve Thompson
Sun Valley, Idaho
Guitars: Fender 60th Anniversary Std. Strat, Squier CVC Tele Hagstrom Viking Semi-hollow, Joshua beach guitar, Martin SPD-16TR Dreadnought
Amphs: Peavey Classic 30, '61 Fender Concert
Effects and such: Boss: DS-1, CE-5, NS-2 and RC20XL looper, Digitech Bad Monkey, Korg AX1G Multi-effects, Berhinger: TU100 tuner, PB100 Clean Boost, Line 6 Toneport UX2, Electro Harmonix Little Big Muff Pi, DuhVoodooMan's Rabid Rodent Rat Clone, Zonkin Yellow Screamer Mk. II, MXR Carbon Copy Delay
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