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GEAR REVIEWS
​FOR METAL GUITARISTS

From Instruments to Pedals, 
Picks to Strings,
even things to Make Your Hands Stronger
​and Keep Your Joints Healthy

Pyscho V-Pick - Built for Shred Guitar Playing

12/7/2017

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This Pick Allows Me to Play FAST

Now, I've been able to play fast with traditional flat picks in the past, but this big thick guitar pick with nice smooth beveled edges makes playing guitar fast easier with less effort.

For me, I need something that helps me
play my guitar as fast as humanly possible, and this plectrum makes it happen!
Psycho Guitar Pick Closeup

Made for Speed

This pick is fat. Seriously, much bigger than your usual guitar pick.
​And, I LIKE it.
Rotational View of a Pyscho Guitar Pick
​I love the whole design.
  • The Psycho V-Pick is 5.88mm thick.
  • Each side is symmetrical.
  • From tip to tip it's 1 and 5/16 inches.
  • The pick is beveled all the way around.

Why it Works

​I love the whole design.
  • The Psycho V-Pick is 5.88mm thick.
  • Each side is symmetrical.
  • From tip to tip it's 1 and 5/16 inches.
  • The pick is beveled all the way around.
The thickness of the pick reduces the distance from string to string. Less movement = MORE SPEED!

This is something I experienced when I used to use Sik Piks exclusively. However, I eventually began questioning my accuracy with the Sik Pik, and finally settled on the Psycho Pick after trying SEVERAL others.
So, not only does the thickness of this V-Pick help my speed, but it also improved my accuracy.

It's also surprisingly comfortable to hold compared to a standard flat pick.
Multiple Psycho V-Picks

What Other Psycho Pick Users Have to Say

"Hi Vinni
Just got my Psycho from you….wow! My Strat has NEVER sounded so good…even with me playing it!! 
Brought it to band rehearsal …. even fatter than the bass players fingers! Love it. Thanks man you have made a huge difference to the way I sound!"
God bless ya
Des
“Imagine my surprise at picking up the Psycho. Prior to ordering the package from V-Picks, I had been a committed user of the Dunlop 3.0mm Little Stubby. I liked the idea of the small pick because it would force me to work on my technique. The Psycho is larger and thicker and I was stunned to discover how much quicker and accurate I was playing this monster. The pick is very fast and really pulls incredible tone out of my guitars, both electric, semi-hollow and full acoustic. I had expected to try it and go “not for me”. How wrong I was!”
"Vinni, you might call it the Psycho, but I call it a musical life 
raft. I have diabetic neuropathy which has totally trashed my feet and 
is now just beginning to creep into my hands and deaden the nerves. 
I’ve always used heavy picks in the same shape as the Psycho, but have 
had trouble holding them in recent years. Not only can I hold onto the 
Psycho better, but my old huge tone is back. Thank you SO much for 
giving me this option!"
Jeff M

Stop Playing So Damn Slow!!!

Seriously, traditional flat picks WILL prevent you from playing your fastest.
  • They lack beveled edges which can cause snagging on the string.
  • The distance between strings is greater than that of a thicker pick like the Psycho.
  • You'll have a greater risk of having TOO MUCH pick going past the string, creating more snag and slower speeds.
Picture

Worth Every Penny

This pick is more expensive than your typical pick, but it's WORTH IT!

Your guitar pick is one of the most important pieces of gear in your set up. Why would you skimp on something that could make you a better player?

Retailing at $15.99 this pick will LAST and LAST and LAST. The fact that each side is symmetrical basically gives you
3 picks in one. When one side wears down, switch to the next!
===> Improve your speed and accuracy and
​get your Psycho V-Pick <===
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    • Free Four Week Rhythm Course
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