Size Matters ?, It's about picks you sillies :D |
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Feb 26 2012, 08:27 AM
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BEN! I thought I told you about the Sharpie tortoise ages ago when I found them? I knew you played the regulars and that you were sharpening them by hand. Did I forget to mention these? I"m always bringing up vendor sharpened picks in chat
 Here are two tortoise sharp in 1.14 (a tad thin) and 1.35 (still a bit thin) I was stoked to see all these vendors FINALLY SHARPENING THEIR PICKS!  Here is the JAZZ 3 XL that AZZA is talking about. I tried them as well. Bigger than the Jazz Three, but still a Nylon pick so it didn't work for me. But to each his own!  And finally one of my FAV picks of all time, my custom VPICK (Switchblade Buffed!) Vinnie Buffs and sharpens the crap out of them before shipping them off. They FREAKING RAWK! But they are not cheap at 4 bux each. http://v-picks.com/productdetails.php?q=214&page=picks  QUOTE (Ben Higgins @ Feb 24 2012, 03:03 PM)  No way !! I didn't realise they made sharp versions of the 1.14mm. I've been sharpening the myself all this time !!!  |
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Feb 26 2012, 06:46 PM
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QUOTE (Todd Simpson @ Feb 26 2012, 07:27 AM) BEN! I thought I told you about the Sharpie tortoise ages ago when I found them? I knew you played the regulars and that you were sharpening them by hand. Did I forget to mention these? I"m always bringing up vendor sharpened picks in chat Here are two tortoise sharp in 1.14 (a tad thin) and 1.35 (still a bit thin) I was stoked to see all these vendors FINALLY SHARPENING THEIR PICKS! Here is the JAZZ 3 XL that AZZA is talking about. I tried them as well. Bigger than the Jazz Three, but still a Nylon pick so it didn't work for me. But to each his own! And finally one of my FAV picks of all time, my custom VPICK (Switchblade Buffed!) Vinnie Buffs and sharpens the crap out of them before shipping them off. They FREAKING RAWK! But they are not cheap at 4 bux each. http://v-picks.com/productdetails.php?q=214&page=picks Very interesting! Can you explain what is the difference in between V-pick and regular Tortex? -------------------- |
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Feb 28 2012, 12:41 AM
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QUOTE (Alex Feather @ Feb 26 2012, 12:46 PM) Very interesting! Can you explain what is the difference in between V-pick and regular Tortex? Good question! The main difference is the material. I've never been able to work with nylon based picks.  But to each his own. I finally found CLAYTON brand picks (full disclosure I"m endorsed by them) and fell in love with the 1.5 which I would sharpen to a fine point. CLAYTON are made from ACETAL POLYMER which means at 1.5mm there is pretty much ZERO flex/bend so they make a very precise pick. But not very sharp from the factory! Lovely tone with Acetal! Bright, punchy, love it! VPICKS (full disclosure I worked with Vinnie to design my own custom Switchblade picks) are made from acrylic and at 1.5 also have pretty much zero flex/bend. What makes the SWITCHBLADE and some of the others so cool, is that Vinnie Sharpens them! He buffed my switchblades (they typically are unbuffed) and then sharpened them at the factory. Incredible speed and precision. But, they do "chirp" a bit if played improperly. http://v-picks.com/productdetails.php?q=214&page=picks QUOTE (Ben Higgins @ Feb 26 2012, 01:08 PM) I've just ordered some ! 2x 1.14mm, the same thickness I'm used to and I'm also trying out the 1.35mm and the 1.5mm Can't wait to hear what you think and hear you play! When I switched to pointy picks, my AlTERNATE PICKING seemed to pick up amazing velocity on it's own almost. It's easier to use only the tip and choke up on the pick it seems using pointies. Todd QUOTE (derper @ Feb 26 2012, 03:29 PM) I'm ordering Todd's "Switchblade Buffed" today, because I got a Switchblade and a Venom. Both GREAT picks, but not quite what I need. Venom was too small, and Switchblade needs to be.....well, buffed! So great call on that custom model Todd!! The switchblade regular has just a bit too much resistance when playing through the strings. I imagine the buffed has slightly less "twang" on the tone also. Excited to get that one!! Awesome! Let me know what you think about the SWITCH BUFFED I'm a big fan of em as you might guess. I thought the same thing as you when I first played the switchblade. This should be Buffed! And pointier! Todd |
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WeePee Size Matters ? Feb 24 2012, 07:04 PM
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Sinisa Cekic I tried a small one, but I simply can't get us... Feb 24 2012, 08:21 PM Azzaboi Well I started off small and grew from a Jazz III ... Feb 24 2012, 08:38 PM Alex Feather QUOTE (Ben Higgins @ Feb 24 2012, 08:03 P... Feb 26 2012, 07:30 AM derper No wonder Vinni said they are "selling like c... Feb 29 2012, 01:35 AM
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Ben Higgins QUOTE (Todd Simpson @ Feb 26 2012, 07:27 ... Feb 26 2012, 07:08 PM
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derper I did the same thing for years Ben, but with the .... Feb 26 2012, 09:29 PM
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thefireball I have to admit I thought something else ...
thi... Feb 25 2012, 02:35 AM maharzan larger the size, better the hold. obvious! Feb 25 2012, 02:44 AM dark dude Still using a Jazz III XL red (1.38mm). I've t... Feb 26 2012, 06:59 PM The Uncreator I use 2.0mm picks, Dunlop Gator Grips, love 'e... Feb 26 2012, 08:09 PM Amitai Kedmi I use the Dunlop Jazz III, got used to their size ... Feb 26 2012, 09:11 PM Sensible Jones At the moment I'm using these 'Jason Vorhe... Feb 27 2012, 12:23 PM Alex Feather QUOTE (Sensible Jones @ Feb 27 2012, 11:2... Feb 27 2012, 05:51 PM Sensible Jones QUOTE (Alex Feather @ Feb 27 2012, 04:51 ... Feb 27 2012, 05:54 PM Alex Feather QUOTE (Sensible Jones @ Feb 27 2012, 04:5... Feb 27 2012, 06:01 PM
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Olivier777 Yet again an interesting topic covering a very imp... Feb 29 2012, 05:52 PM Ben Higgins QUOTE (Olivier777 @ Feb 29 2012, 04:52 PM... Feb 29 2012, 07:05 PM Alex Feather QUOTE (Olivier777 @ Feb 29 2012, 04:52 PM... Mar 1 2012, 03:24 AM
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Ivan Milenkovic Blue one in the lower right corner Feb 29 2012, 07:23 PM
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