V-picks...

[Kipp Harrington]

I have been researching V-Picks. They sound interesting but most of them are way thicker than what I would want to use. Whenever I get to around 1.0mm thick, I have difficulty with alternate picking; especially 16th notes. It seems like it just slows me down. I understand that V-Picks are acrylic and "slide" right across the strings. I used a 2.0mm (purple) Dunlop Derlin pick when I played guitar and loved it. Not so much for bass, however. What do you guys think? Also, does anyone know if GC carries V-Picks? Thanks for any information!

 

[ddnidd1]

When you get into the thicker V-picks, particularly such as the Screamer, the edges have a very distinct bevel. This allows the pic to slide off the strings easier than a pick of similar thickness that has a 90° edge on it. My guitarist was using a Screamer and I thought it would be an impossible pick the use, but because of the bevel you can't equate it to a normal pick of the same thickness.

One thing to be aware of is that V-picks sells a Starter Kit with picks of different thicknesses and styles.

V-Picks can be purchased directly from the manufacturer Guitar Picks with Fat Tone, Secure Grip and Longevity. They are also available on Reverb and from various V-Pick dealers. You won't find them at Musicians Friend or Sweetwater, etc.

Without a doubt they aren't cheap. There are also other manufacturers that produce similar pics, but I've never tried them.

 

[Kipp Harrington]

When you get into the thicker V-picks, particularly such as the Screamer, the edges have a very distinct bevel. This allows the pic to slide off the strings easier than a pick of similar thickness that has a 90° edge on it. My guitarist was using a Screamer and I thought it would be an impossible pick the use, but because of the bevel you can't equate it to a normal pick of the same thickness.

One thing to be aware of is that V-picks sells a Starter Kit with picks of different thicknesses and styles.

V-Picks can be purchased directly from the manufacturer Guitar Picks with Fat Tone, Secure Grip and Longevity. They are also available on Reverb and from various V-Pick dealers. You won't find them at Musicians Friend or Sweetwater, etc.

Without a doubt they aren't cheap. There are also other manufacturers that produce similar pics, but I've never tried them.

Thanks for all the information, ddnidd1. I guess I should just order a few that look like something that would work for me. Thanks again!

 

[Watchootognbout]

They do sell a sample pack on Ebay.V-PICKS Mini Pick Pack | eBay

 

[ddnidd1]

They do sell a sample pack on Ebay.V-PICKS Mini Pick Pack | eBay

V-Picks is bumping up the price on Ebay to help cover Ebay charges.

 

[JimmyM]

I've got a Gravity pick that's acrylic, and it's a very bright pick. I feel the sliding thing when I use it, but it's quite stiff and almost as bright as a metal pick. And it was $5, too. Then again, Delrin picks can be bright so you might like them.