Switched To A Thicker Pick... |
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Mar 8 2012, 09:47 AM
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I've been using the V pick small pointed for 3 or 4 years now.
I found recently that the stiletto works for me when doing my Alt Picking exercises to really help nail it (it has a sharper attack so you really hear the rhythm and groove of the picking) however when I go back to the Small Pointed I can feel my right hand, forearm relax very noticably and I play better because of that. All my small pointed picks have worn down, which might account for the swapping to the stiletto. I have just ordered another 6 Small Pointed and a couple more Stiletto (I thought I'd try the buffed version this time) But until Vini makes a stiletto with a tapered width I'll probably swap between the two during practice. -------------------- 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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Mar 8 2012, 12:55 PM
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QUOTE (Ben Higgins @ Mar 8 2012, 06:05 AM)  How are you filing them Jon ? I used the carpet but it left a purple trace....... I got told off.  To get mine sharper when dull I use a metal file or sandpaper. -------------------- Guitars:
Ibanez S770PB (Natural Flat) , Ibanez XPT700 (Chameleon) , Sterling J Richardson Signature , Squire IV Jazz Bass (Sunburst) Gear: Neural DSP Plugins My YouTube Page. |
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I've used a piece of 40 grit sandpaper laid on a flat surface. It works really well, but 40 is really rough so it doesn't take much and I only used it because it's all I had. 220 sandpaper would give a really clean line.
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Mar 8 2012, 08:20 PM
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Not sure if this helps anyone, but they do make the Dunlop Tortex as a "sharp" pick as well.
 I used them for years, but switched to v-picks. The tone is way better. Love the tortex, but the tone just isn't the same. Still, a great pick. --------------------   Check out my awesome Nintendo Cover-band, EMULATOR!! http://www.reverbnation.com/emulator Now.....go practice!! |
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Mar 9 2012, 01:29 AM
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How long do the sharp V-picks last before they noticeably become dull?
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Mar 9 2012, 04:33 AM
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I haven't been playing them too long (about 3 weeks now), and my Switchblade is starting to wear a bit. BUT, I didn't get the "buffed" version (Todd Simpson's model) so I actually like it better NOW than at first. I imagine it still has a few months left in it.
Also, I used to go through 2-3 tortex per week (sharpies...they don't take long to dull!) most weeks. Most players don't go through picks half as fast as I do.... although I'm sure GMC has some shredders that wear them down even faster than I do! I'd always buy at least 10 at a time, if not more. I've save mountains of used green tortex sharpies for a potential art project. I should take a pic of them for GMC! Practice = worn picks!! QUOTE (spacebran @ Mar 8 2012, 04:29 PM) How long do the sharp V-picks last before they noticeably become dull? I never thought a pick could upgrade your tone either! In fact, I really didn't believe it....but figured I'd try. The BIGGEST tone difference is with my V-pick "Screamer". They threw it in free to try, and I would NEVER have bought it on my own! 2.75mm thick, and not a shape I would go for....but that thing is FAST, and the tone upgrade is amazing! Especially for funk/jazz. I use the "Switchblade" for everything else. Still a huge tone upgrade, but more "punch/twang" than the Screamer. The Venom was great, but just a bit too small for my liking. QUOTE (JTaylor @ Mar 8 2012, 05:37 PM) I've started buying that one but I have a lot of regular ones left over and, since I just got laid off, we are watching our pennies now  Never knew a pick could make a difference in tone! I'll have to look at the V-picks! -------------------- Check out my awesome Nintendo Cover-band, EMULATOR!! http://www.reverbnation.com/emulator Now.....go practice!! |
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Mar 9 2012, 07:46 AM
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When my new picks come I'll show a pic comparison between new and my worn ones
-------------------- 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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Mar 9 2012, 10:37 PM
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What are you currently using Ben? In my opinion, you are a superb player and deserve a better tone than a nylon based pick will ever give you...but that's one man's opinion. Have you tried a v-pick, or other "high end" picks? (Although I don't consider the price of a v-pick as "high end", when compared to $30+ Red Bear or Blue Chip picks!!) I would imagine that many of the v-picks would sound and play better than a jazzIII. Once again, my opinion. I've only recently discovered what good picks can do for tone and speed. I was Tortex for YEARS, so not trying to sound "high and mighty".
 QUOTE (Ben Higgins @ Mar 9 2012, 02:01 AM) Yeah I ordered some of these the other day but I was really dissapointed. They have the point but the trouble is they've made them too narrow so it's like playing guitar with a toothpick. What I like in a pick is having the width of a regular pick but the point. The Dunlop Jazz III looks like it addresses that. I'll have to check them out. -------------------- Check out my awesome Nintendo Cover-band, EMULATOR!! http://www.reverbnation.com/emulator Now.....go practice!! |
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