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After 2 years of testing and research, we have finally come up with  the perfect mixture of acrylics and green. Available in Small and  Medium size.  1.5mm only.   They still have the same feel, tone and grip  of the clear V-Picks.  Very easy to find on a dark stage. 

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Come and see these and many more cool guitar pick models at
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1.5mm

Fast, accurate and bites! This little pick delivers it all.

Measures 1 1/6" from top to tip.

Great for Metal, Fusion, Blues, Country, and acoustic players even love it!

Please note: V-Picks are the ONLY cast acrylic picks that are heat  tempered and heat buffed. This changes the molecules inside the material  and makes a stronger, longer lasting pick. It also creates a much  smoother string surface for gliding action. Due to the heat treatment, you can see heat marks in the pick when you hole  them up to the light, especially in our colored picks. This is not a  defect or mistake. It is just how the material reacts to the fire.  Consider it the "venom" inside

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5.85mm

 

Mined in the hills of the Harpeth River in Nashville TN. The new V-Pick Onyx. Probably our most unique pick ever!

 

This is a perfect cross of the Nexus and the Psycho Shredder. It has 2 rounded corners and one pointed corner. GREAT for all kinds of music.

 

This acrylic pick is 100% hand made. I leave the finish a little rough in spots to give it that illusion that it is made of stone. This was Mrs V's idea. One of our artists says it is the perfect mixture of buffed and unbuffed.

 

The Onyx has that same great grippage and sound that all of our other V-Picks have. Tone or feel was not traded for color. A lot of research and thought went into this color. But alas, it is here!

 

The V-Pick Onyx is the next best thing to taking a trip to India and mining for the real thing!
Come and see the Onyx and many other V-Pick models at:
www.v-picks.com
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Nexus means connection. That is what this pick does. It REALLY connects you to your guitar. 
A lot of energy is transferred thru this pick. The triangle shape makes it feel like
there is not much in your hand, even with the 5.85mm thickness. Yet, it really packs a punch.
Benefits are volume increase, more mids, and FAST action. The pyramid shape makes it feel
like there is not much between your fingers, other than what you are touching. This really
frees up your hand and touch. Made of our same special blend of acrylic, this pick is full
of GRIP and feel. You will not drop or have to readjust this pick while playing.

My son, Adam came up with this design.  He is hand making all of this  model
himself.  So if you buy a Nexus, you will be getting a pick made by Adam Smith
himself! Come and see the Nexus at www.v-picks.com

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Many players have called asking for picks with holes drilled in them. Out of this
request, the Euro Series was born.  

1.5mm thick.  Same magnificent, gripping material as regular V-Picks. So now you
have the V-Pick's "grip" with an added texture of the holes!   

I expect this to become a LOT of player's favorite V-Pick, hands down.  I   have
only played it for a short time this morning and I am hook on it   already. The
Euro is approx. the same size as a popular Jazz Pick, and the Euro II is the size
of a traditional guitar pick. Check it out at:www.v-picks.com

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Approx the same size as a popular jazz pick.

 

This is a magnificent piece of art! It is designed with unique "grip grooves". These grooves are designed with the slippery handed player in mind. This is our only pick that is engraved on both sides! This pick is made of our own unique blend of acrylic that warms up and clings to your fingers, PLUS grooves on the pick for that extra bite, giving you an unforgettable tactile experience. It not only makes the pick more gripable, but very cool looking as well.

 

First we laser cut the pick to exacting specifications. Then we hand grind it on a bench grinder. It then gets flame buffed with 1500 degree hydrogen flame. Then, back into the laser machine for logo and grip grooves to be etched. Please note, these grip grooves are etched on both sides of this pick!

 

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The new Pearly Gates Series is made of our newest, most unique blend of acrylic yet.

 

They grip to your fingers, wear is minimal, and you still get that fat, thick sound that V-Picks have become so famous for. These picks are probably the coolest thing we have done here at V-Picks! The pearl pattern makes them so easy to find on a dark stage or crowded studio. Same great feel and texture as regular V-Picks.

 

Available in 5 models. Medium Round, Medium Pointed, Large Pointed, Screamer and Acoustic.

 

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If you want a piece of gear that draws attention, then you want some of these Pearly Gate Series V-Picks!

 

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This is the pick for all you Shredders!

 

Designed for and with Mike Scaccia, guitarist extraordinaire from Testament and Rigamortis. 1.5mm thick and a very sharp bevel and point. The un-buffed edges create a bow like effect that makes notes just pop off your fretboard, creating pinch harmonics like you have never experienced before with any guitar or amp! This is all done by pick design. They also have the same gripping action that V-Picks are so well known for. So, if you are a Metal player and want speed, bite and easy grip, then the V-Pick SwitchBlade is for you!

 

 

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Come and see the SwitchBlade and other guitar picks at http://www.v-picks.com

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In response to many requests for a slide with more mass and weight, V-Picks has just released a slide that is unique in it's design and feel. The new V-Slide HUSKY is 1/4" thick and 2 1/2" long. Plenty of weight and mass to create the tone, bite and sustain wanted and needed by the best of slide players. Yet, light enough that you can use this slide on a guitar with the strings set at medium height. Made from the same wonderful material as V-Picks, this slide has a great gripping effect with your fingers, but still glides on the strings like a knife thru butter. And, you won't break this slide on a bar room floor. Made of tough cast acrylic, this could be the last slide you have to ever buy.

 

Shown in Nashville this summer at NAMM, the V-Slide raised a lot of eyebrows among some of the best slide players in the world. Words to describe it by players were rich, smooth, warm, comfortable. Again, unique in feel and design, yet it still renders the old, familiar slide tones we have grown to love over the years. Bottles and brass will be a thing of the past when you try one of these gems.

 

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Since the V-Pick Tradition line was introduced, their popularity has been growing rapidly among V-Pick players of the world. Now, the next step in the evolution of the V-Pick Tradition, the new Tradition 4.0 Guitar pick. It sports the very same shape as the regular Tradition. Except this pick is 10% larger and 4.10mm thick. This guitar pick is VERY comfortable and fast as well. Incredible tone too. It is a big, warm tone, yet the traditional point creates plenty of brightness and articulation. It is a big pick, yes, but due to the common pick shape, it really does not feel big at all. It really is quite comfortable. The two rounded top corners are very usable also. Basically, they are like the Big Fatty's corners. You can flip this pick around and get a totally different sound and feel, all this with one pick. As with all of the V-Pick models, this pick is very easy to grip. You will not drop this pick due to it's gripping qualities . It also is a very durable guitar pick. Just try to wear it out.
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Many artists have contacted us asking "Can you make a guitar pick with the traditional shape and size, and still have that V-Pick sound and gripping action?" Well, here it is! The V-Pick Tradition! The same size and shape of a regular guitar pick that we all grew up with. Only this pick adds a bit of a twist to that old formula. You will not drop this guitar pick due to the V-Pick "grippage" that you have heard so much about. They will cling to your fingers when your body temperature warms up the pick! They also give you much more volume than a regular pick. A great sounding tight bottom end, a huge mid range, and a beautiful, singing high end. Much like a human voice. This pick has a lot to offer, indeed! The new V-Pick Tradition is available in three thicknesses. Ultra lites @ 0.8mm, Lites @ 1.5mm, and Regular @ 2.75mm. So, for all of you players out there that are very fussy about your guitar picks, and those of you that just can't change your ways, this pick is perfect for you. Robben Ford once told Vinny Smith while referring to changing his pick style, "Vinni, I am an old dog, man". Vinny can't wait for Robben to try his new guitar pick! So whether you are an old dog or a young dog, V-Picks think you will be blown away by this new series of V-Picks.
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Tired of trying to remember where you put your pick? The Pick Stick is fantastic! Put it on your amp, desk, anywhere. It holds up to 30 guitar picks. Made of solid fine wood with a hand rubbed finish, it has an attractive gold spring that actually holds the picks very securely. The easy-to-use-ergonomic design makes it perfect for the studio or the stage. This unit will even hold our Big Fattie V-Picks at 5.80mm thick! Dimensions
17cm length
4.5cm wide
3.5cm tall
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If you find yourself using different V-Picks for different applications, here is a perfect solution to the problem of where to put your picks in-between songs. This nice, quality, black leather wristband holds up to 3 different picks, practically at your fingertips. Comfortable to wear and very handy, it stops the embarrassment of fumbling in your pocket for the right pick or trying to find the correct pick on a dark stage. Very stylish and can be worn on either wrist. The more you use it, the more comfortable it gets. The Wristband comes with two snap adjustments. This Wristband, (Regular size) has 2 snap adjustments...the smallest adjustment will fit most ladies and the larger one fits most of the guys we tried it on. If you have large forearms and wrists, you might try the Larger size. Visit the V-Picks Apparel page at: ;http://www.v-picks.com/apparel/113
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Attention Mandolin Players! Just this week, V-Picks has released a veryold and traditional style pick that you will love. It's called the V-Pick Mandolin Classical. It is available in three gauges, 1.0mm — 1.5mm — 2.75mm. The dimensions are 2 5/8" x 5/8'. It was inspired by requests from Mandolin players from all over the globe. Many players have looked for years to find even one of this shape and style plectrum. Some refer to this gem as the "Rainieri style plectrum pick". Careful calculation and detailed design has brought this style of mandolin pick back to life. Tons of tone, fast action, and that wonderful V-Pick grippage that you have heard so much about are it's attributes. You will not drop these picks! When your fingers warm the pick up, it will cling to you. Never drop your pick again! Upon your first few moments of trying out a V-Pick you will realize you have been leaving a LOT of tone inside your instrument! http://www.shoppingtiger.com/construction-accident-lawyer.html?Refid=LS825.construction+accident+lawyer&xtag=30871&ytag=60126
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These gems are made of the same fantastic, cast acrylic material as the other V-Picks. Same gripping action, wear resistant, fast action, and tons of tone. But these are even cooler because they are clear Ruby Red. Designed by Mrs V herself in celebration of 2009 and everyone finally being healthy in the Smith family! She worked quite some time with the R&D department to come up with this very unique looking guitar pick. These colored picks are a result of listening to our players and trying our best to always give them what they want and need. It is a limited run and only 500 of each model were made. We have 8 different models in this cool look:
Small Pointed
Medium Rounded
Medium Pointed
Large Rounded
Large Pointed
Freakishly Large Rounded
Screamer
Acoustic
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