The V pick

[Geiri]

Hi guys


Has anyone tried the V-pick?

From what I've heard it seriously alters the tone and feel of an instrument.
http://www.v-picks.com/

 

[cvansickle]

I don't know about the feel of the instrument, but it helps relax your right (picking) hand grip and gives you more control. And the density of the pick produces a better tone to my ears than any celulloid pick.

I use the Screamer model mainly, but I have a whole assortment of V-Picks. Some are thick and pointed, some are rounded. Points give you a sharp, bright attack. Rounds give you a creamy attack.

Furthermore, Vinni Smith, the maker, is a great guy and his whole family works the business. Customer service is unbeatable.

When you order, tell 'em Chris in Atlanta sent ya'!

 

[GIG4FUN]

........... it seriously alters the tone and feel of an instrument.
http://www.v-picks.com/

I would NEVER want to put one in my hand then! I like my sound. Why would anyone make a deliberate effort to alter the tone/feel of their guitar? I'm not getting it?

 

[Geiri]

Well maybe not alter more like added pick clarity and aids in relaxing your picking and due to it's crazy stiffness.

Perhaps it's just a spoof but I'm really curious after reading about it. I have some picks on the way over here and I'll post a review when I've had some playing time with them.

 

[GIG4FUN]

Well maybe not alter more like added pick clarity and aids in relaxing your picking and due to it's crazy stiffness.

Perhaps it's just a spoof but I'm really curious after reading about it. I have some picks on the way over here and I'll post a review when I've had some playing time with them.

ah! "thumbs up"

 

[cvansickle]

........... it seriously alters the tone and feel of an instrument.
http://www.v-picks.com/

I would NEVER want to put one in my hand then! I like my sound. Why would anyone make a deliberate effort to alter the tone/feel of their guitar? I'm not getting it?

Everything is not for everyone. If you're happy with your sound, you're happy.

Me? I thought I was happy with my sound using Fender Extra Heavy picks. But I'm also naturally curious so I gave the V-Picks a try. I like the way my sound and technique changed after using V-Picks, and I'm not going back.

Is $4 for a pick too much money? Well, I'm still using the same V-Pick Screamer I started with over a year ago. I'm still on the first point and there are two more to go before the pick is a throwaway. How many 25 cent picks would you go through in a year's time?

 

[rickyshatw]

my guitar teacher is sponsored by V picks, so i bought a medium weight one. i usually play with a jazz III red, and i dunno how i feel about the V pick. i play in a heavier style band, and the only times i can see myself really wanting to use a V pick is when i'm sweep picking. it feels weird to play, and it makes the tone sound 'smoother and glassier' if that makes any sense...

to be 100% honest i feel like it's more of a fancy gimmick deal..

 

[rickyshatw]

my guitar teacher is sponsored by V picks, so i bought a medium weight one. i usually play with a jazz III red, and i dunno how i feel about the V pick. i play in a heavier style band, and the only times i can see myself really wanting to use a V pick is when i'm sweep picking. it feels weird to play, and it makes the tone sound 'smoother and glassier' if that makes any sense...

to be 100% honest i feel like it's more of a fancy gimmick deal..