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Feb 10 2012, 12:11 AM
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QUOTE (Nihilist1 @ Feb 9 2012, 03:42 AM)  Hello all! As of this morning, I have officially been endorsed by V-Picks! I have been using them for some time now, thanks to Todd, and I can honestly say that I love them. Below is a link to the site. I do talk about them often in our Saturday chats, so no, I am not spamming the rest of you. I am just elated that they would endorse someone like me  http://v-picks.com/ ........ I got the idea to use it after Todd had a Switchblade Custom Buffed for his shredding awesomeness. http://v-picks.com/productdetails.php?q=214&page=picks ........ Mucho Congrats man!  I gotta say I love V-Picks. It' was really great of Vinnie @ V-Picks to customize a special "Shred" variant of the switchblade for me. It remains the fastest pick I've ever played.Sounds like you prefer the Stilletto buffed which is also a killer pick! Hopefully the first of many endorsments to come! Todd QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Feb 9 2012, 04:49 AM) Congrats man! I got a deal with Steve Clayton thanks to Todd  Happy to help  The more endorsement deals the better! You guys deserve em!Todd QUOTE (Ben Higgins @ Feb 9 2012, 06:49 AM) Wow, thanks for the offer.. I've emailed the owners so I'll see what they advise I did find 1 UK store that stock some, but not Switchblade Buffed... BEN! The SWITCHBLADE BUFFED remains my personal fav of course, ( I have a very heavy handed pick/mute style so I like the size/thickness) but you may dig a different one depending. Email Vinnie and tell him about yourself and what type of picks you like. He's a really cool guy and will set you up with some great stuff that is purpose built for your particular style of play. Gotta love those guys! Todd This post has been edited by Todd Simpson: Feb 10 2012, 12:12 AM |
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Feb 10 2012, 12:45 AM
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That's great news! Congrats!
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Feb 10 2012, 06:07 AM
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Gonna try these next, anybody tried these yet? Just saw them. They look like the Trainer pick that I was talking about a litttle bit at the tip.
they are called THE ONYX PICK Check out the point on this thing! http://v-picks.com/productdetails.php?q=180&page=picks 
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Feb 10 2012, 08:53 AM
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QUOTE (Todd Simpson @ Feb 10 2012, 05:07 AM) Gonna try these next, anybody tried these yet? Just saw them. They look like the Trainer pick that I was talking about a litttle bit at the tip. they are called THE ONYX PICK Check out the point on this thing! http://v-picks.com/productdetails.php?q=180&page=picks I think I could never use such a pick it just looks so...POINTY!
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Feb 10 2012, 10:09 AM
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QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Feb 10 2012, 07:53 AM) I think I could never use such a pick it just looks so...POINTY!I feel the same.. it's like playing with a Dorito ! 
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Feb 10 2012, 11:34 AM
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QUOTE (Ben Higgins @ Feb 9 2012, 02:48 PM) Do you order them ? Do you have to pay any outrageous customs charges ? I had an HD cam come from the States and I had to pay an extra £70 or something to get it delivered. Just wondered if they do the same thing with every single thing that comes from the US. Ben I've not been hit by customs, they are sent in a small padded envelope so easy to be passed over, plus you won't be hitting the limit for a customs charge unless you buy loads. I like the Small Pointed and Stiletto. -------------------- My SoundCloud
Gear Tyler Burning Water 2K Burny RLG90 with BK Emeralds Fender US Tele with BK Piledrivers Epiphone 335 with Suhr Thornbuckers PRS SE Custom 24-08 Ax8 Fessenden SD10 PSG Quilter TT15 |
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Feb 15 2012, 10:04 AM
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Customer loyalty deal!
I contacted Vinni to see if he wanted to come and post here and maybe offer a free sample like he has on other sites -------------------- My SoundCloud
Gear Tyler Burning Water 2K Burny RLG90 with BK Emeralds Fender US Tele with BK Piledrivers Epiphone 335 with Suhr Thornbuckers PRS SE Custom 24-08 Ax8 Fessenden SD10 PSG Quilter TT15 |
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I am holding the pick not in an 90 degree angle to the strings as it should be. (I try to solve this now for month 
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Feb 18 2012, 01:53 AM
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QUOTE (steve-rec-freak @ Feb 17 2012, 01:48 AM) Thanks for the advice, I switch right hand technique pretty often, as I try to get as much tone as I can get. I noticed that most people, especially if the play faster try to pick as efficient as possible. In regards to that I try to improve my efficiency when picking fast. But off course there are exceptions. When I see great guitarists like Marty Friedman or Steve Morse, which have a very strange pick holding technique, it gives you the point and underlines what you say. Maybe I am overdoing it by thinking too much about it. cheers, S. Yes. The Acrylic that V-Picks are made of do have a very distinct Pick Chirp. This page was designed to teach people how to eliminate that: http://v-picks.com/tipsdetails.php?title=P...F%3F&page=1 I also recommend trying the Picks that Todd had custom made. If that is too large for you(it shouldn't be) then use the Stiletto Buffed like I do. They are so sharp that minimal contact is made(if you learn to pick with the tip. Research the Stylus Pick for that. There are a few threads here, that discuss it). I hardly get any chirp from my Stilettos. Maybe it is because I really only use the tip, and a very slight angle. Oddly enough, I stumbled onto that link a couple days ago. and it instructs people to pick a lot like I do. Hope this helped! -Brandon -------------------- All the elders have fallen down...
Heal her now... All the elders have fallen down... Heal her now... Grandfather elk Turned to me And spoke: Light the fire deep inside. Light the fires!  |
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Feb 18 2012, 03:41 AM
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QUOTE (Nihilist1 @ Feb 18 2012, 01:53 AM) Yes. The Acrylic that V-Picks are made of do have a very distinct Pick Chirp. This page was designed to teach people how to eliminate that: http://v-picks.com/tipsdetails.php?title=P...F%3F&page=1 I also recommend trying the Picks that Todd had custom made. If that is too large for you(it shouldn't be) then use the Stiletto Buffed like I do. They are so sharp that minimal contact is made(if you learn to pick with the tip. Research the Stylus Pick for that. There are a few threads here, that discuss it). I hardly get any chirp from my Stilettos. Maybe it is because I really only use the tip, and a very slight angle. Oddly enough, I stumbled onto that link a couple days ago. and it instructs people to pick a lot like I do. Hope this helped! -Brandon Thank you for that Brandon. The article was very nice to read and informative. I think I will give it a try. cheers, S. |
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Mar 5 2012, 12:01 AM
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I hope this thread isn't too "old", to get a few responses back...
Love my v-picks. Tone is awesome. BUT, I tend to get sweaty on-stage and sometimes get the sweaty hands for virtually no reason. Sweaty hands = Slippery V picks. Has anyone come up with a solution? I went to a craft store and found several possible "options". I haven't tried any, but intend to try/consider trying the following options to modify a v-pick: -Adhesive "fabric" tape. It may give just enough "fabric" to absorb minimal sweat. It's very thin as well. -Sticky "dots". They are literally a sitcky little "dot" of clear plastic goo. Not my first choice, but it may work if nothing else does. -Fuzzy/"velvet-y" stickers. Same thought as the fabric tape. -Spray on material: I know they make cans of "spray on truck bedliner", which could provide some extra grip. But, it's probably not absorbing any sweat. If they made a spray on "tortex" material, that would be AWESOME!! -Wax: I'm thinking about dipping one "Maker's Mark" style. Probably still not grippy when sweaty. Any other ideas? I expect several "fails" before finding the right modification. --------------------   Check out my awesome Nintendo Cover-band, EMULATOR!! http://www.reverbnation.com/emulator Now.....go practice!! |
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