Hand Crafted Guitar Slides by V-Picks!!!

[V-Picks]

I have used so many different slides in my life. I hated them all. Noisey, scarring up the side of the guitar neck, heavy, too big or small. That is over now, ladies and gentlemen!!! This slide is light as a feather. Very comfortable. GREAT warm tone. None of that clanking, banging noise that metal or glass slides make. And they won't break when you drop them!Made of the same wonderfull material as the V-Pick Guitar Picks. I am impressed and fascinated with this material. There are about 8 different cast acrylics made. I have gone thru them and chose this one because of it's durablility, gliding action, tone and easy grip.
I believe this is the best guitar slide on the market. AND, if you get into a bar fight, they make a great knuckle sammich without cutting your hand!
Just kidding......
Vinni Smith

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Check them out here......
http://www.v-picks.com/Slides.html

[Yossi]

Whats the price?

[CBeeper]

Price page on Vinnie's site sez $10... Pretty good deal.

[V-Picks]

Price page on Vinnie's site sez $10... Pretty good deal.

As usual, the response is wonderfull. I sent some out this morning and more will go out tomorrow. Please let us all know when you guys get them and what your thoughts are.

vinni

[whoismarykelly]

I want one!

[BugSlayer]

Vinni, Just put in an order for the regular slide! Still loving Big Fattie, I only play them now. Hope the new slide is the same experience!

[Schroeder]

Hey Vinni!
Just ordered mine! Thanks man. I love the picks and trust you man. Can't wait to check out the slide.
Jason

[decay-o-caster]

DAMN YOU SMITHHHHHHH!!!!

Placing an order shortly... :)

[V-Picks]

Thank you gentlemen! Gabriel and I played with them last night and the outshined the glass and brass slides by a mile! So much lighter too.

I have another gismo in the works for slide players also. Something I learned from Gary Rossington back in the 70's. Stay tuned......

vinni

[TheFlash]

Order made...for some picks and the slide. I gotta see what all the v-picks fuss is about :)

[CBeeper]

Just ordered a slide and a few screamers.... I'm hooked.

[wbfree]

I will be ordering one. Wanted to chime in and say how much I like your picks. I am using a pyscho. My hand is a little messed up and it really helps plus it glides off the strings. Many thanks Vinnie
Burnie

[Crazyquilt]

Interesting ... I'll have to grab one as I've been playing a lot more slide of late. My only comment: I've used some pretty light slides, and, past a certain point, it seems one needs enough mass for good solid intonation, as well as tone production. I don't doubt that you've got the tone bit sorted, but I'll be curious to see how the mass is.

[jaradclement]

Got a slide and the medium rounded. Said the medium rounded was good to start with.

and i desperately need a new slide!

[V-Picks]

Has any of you gotten your slides yet???

Just checking. I can't wait to read the comments.

vinni

[BountyHuntr]

No... but then I just now ordered it:rotflmao And 2 Screamers... Can't wait!!

[V-Picks]

No... but then I just now ordered it:rotflmao
And 2 Screamers... Can't wait!!

I'm making a big batch this afternoon. So you will soon, my friend!

[G&L Player]

mine came in yesterday.....really nice!!! love the feel, and the light weifght. as far as sounds, it's a very warm sound, similar to a ceramic slide.

nice job Vinny! I'll have to get a couple more for backup.

Chris

[V-Picks]

mine came in yesterday.....really nice!!! love the feel, and the light weifght. as far as sounds, it's a very warm sound, similar to a ceramic slide.

nice job Vinny! I'll have to get a couple more for backup.

Chris

Thanks for the review Chris. I appreciate that very much!

I have never played a ceramic slide. I didn't even know they made them!

vinni

[decay-o-caster]

Got mine today and preliminary tests indicate that it kills! Warm (gives you a little more flexibility on the tone knob because it attenuates some of the ice picks naturally) but not muddy, and the weight is a bonus since it would make it easier for heavy handed players to play on lighter setup guitars if they so desire.

I'll be cranking it this afternoon, more as it develops.

[Cobra]

Hey Vinnie, can you get these slides in different lengths?

[V-Picks]

Hey Vinnie, can you get these slides in different lengths?

Yes, just let me know your exact preference in "

[decay-o-caster]

Alrighty - it works cranked too! :)

Vinni - I'll be ordering a couple of backups...

[Serious Poo]

Hey Vinni, just put in another order. Love your stuff & can't wait to try out the slide now. Great idea.

[V-Picks]

Alrighty - it works cranked too! :)

Vinni - I'll be ordering a couple of backups...

Thanks man! I didn't know you were a slide player!

[TehSuperFox]

I can't wait to order one of these...

[gregory70]

Sorry if I missed it... how long are these slides? Might have to give one a try.

[decay-o-caster]

Thanks man! I didn't know you were a slide player!

If you'd ever heard me playing slide, you still wouldn't know. :p

But I'm starting to put the effort into becoming a real one. My tone and note production are good, but my note choices are still sucky.

[acwild]

This slide would be pretty cool with the Nite Glo option.:cool: Are we allowed to ask for specific lengths or was that a special offer?

[AaeCee]

AND, if you get into a bar fight, they make a great knuckle sammich without cutting your hand!
Just kidding......
No you're not!

[V-Picks]

This slide would be pretty cool with the Nite Glo option.:cool: Are we allowed to ask for specific lengths or was that a special offer?

You just tell me what size you want when you order and I'll do it.

They are normally 2 1/4"

vinni

[acwild]

You just tell me what size you want when you order and I'll do it.

They are normally 2 1/4"

vinni


Holy cow! Now that's service! I'll take you up on that offer as I doubt any other slide maker will give the same deal. My favorite slide is my Joe Perry Boneyard and it's exactly 2". I just ordered four picks from you including a premium one so I'll have to time it so that my wife doesn't demand shoes or something.

[V-Picks]

Holy cow! Now that's service! I'll take you up on that offer as I doubt any other slide maker will give the same deal. My favorite slide is my Joe Perry Boneyard and it's exactly 2". I just ordered four picks from you including a premium one so I'll have to time it so that my wife doesn't demand shoes or something.

Cool, Just let me know when the smoke clears:D

[CBeeper]

Vinnie, I got my slides and Screamers today. Thanks. The slide is wonderful. To be honest I ordered it because I was curious and really didn't think a plastic slide would work. Happy to admit I was wrong as it has a nice solid tone and much less string noise than metal or glass. :bowThe Screamers are going to take a little getting used to, I'm so damn used to the medium rounded's and these are a different animal:D

[V-Picks]

Cool beans dude!

Thanks so much for the report! I sent a LOT of slides out this week and hopefully we will hear from most of them.

vinni

[V-Picks]

Holy cow! Now that's service! I'll take you up on that offer as I doubt any other slide maker will give the same deal. My favorite slide is my Joe Perry Boneyard and it's exactly 2". I just ordered four picks from you including a premium one so I'll have to time it so that my wife doesn't demand shoes or something.

It makes you wonder just what they are doing with all those shoes, doesn't it?

[V-Picks]

Thanks so much for the support with the slides everyone! I hope they are doing well for you all. I am diggin mine.

v

[V-Picks]

On my way to the Post Office with a huge order today folks!

Let us all know when you get them and your honest opinions, good or bad. This helps me more than I can tell you.

vinni

[decay-o-caster]

I was just a wee tad doubtful about a plastic slide (yeah, I know Vinni, acrylic and plastic are different), despite the fun I used to have playing slide with Bic lighters. But these aren't at all soft or dead sounding - they just sound like you've turned your tone knob back a click or two, which is a good thing to begin with. They stick to your finger like V-Picks do, don't get slippery as your hands sweat. So far they don't seem to get cut up by the strings, which was a concern when I ordered my first.

I've got a light touch and am fairly careful with the slide, but until I played a V-Slide I didn't realized how often I did hit the side of the neck with my glass or stainless slides - that sound is annoying, but so much a fact of life I almost didn't notice it until it went away with the V-Slide.

So bottom line, I'm a fan. I use mine (just ordered some backups, very fast turnaround from Vinni) on standard tuned, standard set up electric guitar. For heavier strung instruments (Fender Bass VI... :) or acoustic I actually want a little more weight so I'll probably continue with the glass, but for electric (for me) these are the Pschitt. Nice job, V! :p

[bek]

I just got an order from Vinnie, including a couple Screamers and slides. Love the Screamer, it really "pops" the tone and is real controllable. A co-worker immediately made me sell her a Screamer and a Freakishly Large (my usual). No I have to get another re-order together! The slide is great, too. I thought the lightness would be weird because I usually use the biggest, heaviest glass slide I can find. No problem. No clanking about, more controllability, good on acoustic and electric, a bit softer-sounding than glass, but no problem, and a "sizzle" sound I haven't spent enough time with it to get a better description down. He threw in a cool glow-in-the-dark pick too. Harder to lose!

[V-Picks]

Thank you genlemen. I hope you both don't mind but I used your posts on the slide page of the website.....

http://www.v-picks.com/Slides.html?1211248858417

vinni

[bek]

No problem, even if I should have fixed the grammar a little bit!

[decay-o-caster]

I'm honored! :)

[V-Picks]

Thank you both, gentlemen. I appreciate your enthusiasm very much!

[gregory70]

Awright, Vinnie. I already can't use any picks other than yours, might as well try the slide as well.

Could I get two of the regular size (Regular size is 3/4" inside diameter) at 2" in length? Lemme know how!

You just tell me what size you want when you order and I'll do it.

They are normally 2 1/4"

vinni

[Dion]

Hey Vinni,
I'm in!
Excited to try it out!
Rawk On,
Dion

[V-Picks]

They've been flying out door lately!

[V-Picks]

Well, let's hear some feedback on these puppies!
Good or bad. Please tell us your opinions on these slides.
vinni

[V-Picks]

We are starting to get the V-Slides to our distributors now. They should be showing up in the stores that now carry V-Picks!!!

Let me know if there are any V-Slide site-ings.....

vinni

[devilrob1979]

Hey Vinnie, I want a slide! I also was curious as to which of your picks you'd recommend to a guy who plays Dunlop Tortex Jazz H3s exclusively and has for YEARS. I want them both to go on the same order.

[devilrob1979]

Nevermind, just read about the small pointed on your site. I'm off to order.

Edit:
How do I put the slide and picks on the same order? Thanks a lot.

[V-Picks]

Nevermind, just read about the small pointed on your site. I'm off to order.

Edit:
How do I put the slide and picks on the same order? Thanks a lot.

Good choice my freind.

[devilrob1979]

Good choice my freind.

Just ordered 5 small pointeds and a slide. Can't wait to get 'em!

[V-Picks]

Just ordered 5 small pointeds and a slide. Can't wait to get 'em!
I got your order and it is going out tomorrow morning.

Let us all know your opinions on that slide, good or bad. That helps me more than I can tell you.

vinni

[phatster]

You guys talked me into another purchase!!!! Vinnie...got to try the slide as well....paypal coming to ya from Indiana.

[devilrob1979]

Will do. Thanks for the rapid shipping.

I got your order and it is going out tomorrow morning.

Let us all know your opinions on that slide, good or bad. That helps me more than I can tell you.

vinni

[V-Picks]

Will do. Thanks for the rapid shipping.
You are very welcome my friend,

vinni

[devilrob1979]

Got my slide and picks today and I posted about the picks in another thread. The slide is phenomenal. Soooooo much less extraneous string noise than glass or brass and they sound awesome. I'm now a believer. Great job Vinni.

[V-Picks]

Got my slide and picks today and I posted about the picks in another thread. The slide is phenomenal. Soooooo much less extraneous string noise than glass or brass and they sound awesome. I'm now a believer. Great job Vinni.

I'm getting a lot of feedback from the slides now. They are quite popular. They are really starting to fly out the door now. I threw one down in the music store the other day and it bounced and bounced and then I picked it up and the store owner could not find one scratch on it! Amazing. Try doing that with a glass slide......

[V-Picks]

I am happy to announce that distributors are now getting V-Slides into stores!!! Look for them and if you don't see them, ask for them!

Please!!!

[russv]

I had bought a punch of different picks from Vinni, to find a size that worked for me. I sent the excess to Vinni for an exchange, for a slide and large rounded :drink

Well, Vinni was very generous with the number of picks for the exchange. As for the slide, damn nice. Sounds better than I expected. My normal slide is ceramic, I still like the tone of the ceramic a little better, but not much. The V-slide is very comfortable and because it is so light, very easy to hold out of the way while fingering chords. Ease of playing is way higher, and since it will survive WWWIII, I can see leaving my ceramic at home. Nice work Vinni. What next, V-capo, V-bow?

[cvansickle]

Hmmm... good to know that exchanges are possible.

As for the slides, I ordered one each of both sizes. I play slide with my middle finger, so I though the large size would be for me. Well, it's a little too large. So then I bought the smaller size. It's a little too small for my middle finger...

HOWEVER, it fits perfectly on my ring finger and it's easy for me to play slide that way now. I could never handle a slide on the ring finger before, but thanks to the light weight of the V-Pick slide, no problem! And the tone is every bit as good as glass to my ears.

[V-Picks]

You guys are awesome! Thanks so much! All your slides went out today. I can't wait to see what you all think.

cvansickle, that is a cool observation about the ring finger.

Frankenstrat2, Let me have it with both barrels man! Hold no punches. I really want to know how these slides stack up to the greats. I have been waiting for someone like you to come along....

Vinni

[muddy]

DAMN! i knew i was forgetting something! i meant to order a 2" middle finger slide...


ml

[V-Picks]

DAMN! i knew i was forgetting something! i meant to order a 2" middle finger slide...


ml

Just remind me in an email to make it 2" or it will end up 2 1/4".:AOK

[V-Picks]

OK, due to customer requests, we have now expanded our slides into the pedal steel/lap steel, solid slide as well. We can make them up to 1" inch accross if you like. Any length is available, just let me know.

Vinni

[decay-o-caster]

Can't wait! :D

[V-Picks]

OK, due to customer requests, we have now expanded our slides into the pedal steel/lap steel, solid slide as well. We can make them up to 1" inch accross if you like. Any length is available, just let me know.

Vinni

OK, Mrs V said the new pedal steel slide will be called the V-Bar. Senora Presidente has spoken!

[Rev2S]

Just ordered a slide...looking forward to trying it out....:D

[traviswalk]

I got my slides from Vinny a week or so ago and must report back that they are great, just great. I different feel to an ol' glass slide, but what I truly appreciated was the weight and the ruggedness! I tend to jump from slide to fingers mid song and the ability to literally throw this off my hand to the ground and carry on with a quick finger portion of a solo was awesome. No more fumbing around for a slide holder to rest a pricey glass bottle on for fear of crushing. The tone is smooth as I've found with glass, my only note is that if your strings are rusty, the plastic will tend to replicate those bumps moreso than a glass slide. But if I used a V-Slide on my guitar that is solely for slide and always has clean, slick piano wire strings, these slides were awesome. Very well made, great customer service and quick delivery.

[decay-o-caster]

Good Lord, Vinni! I emailed Vinni on Sunday asking if he could make me a V-Bar, we went back and forth on specs thru Sunday evening, I get an email Monday morning telling me I've got a package coming from V-Picks (I'm assuming picks because I ordered some of them too), Tuesday afternoon my picks and the bar come thru the mailslot. And the bar is great - great tone, great feel, very lightweight, sounds exactly like what I was hoping for.

That, folks, is customer service! Thanks bro! :)

[V-Picks]

Good Lord, Vinni! I emailed Vinni on Sunday asking if he could make me a V-Bar, we went back and forth on specs thru Sunday evening, I get an email Monday morning telling me I've got a package coming from V-Picks (I'm assuming picks because I ordered some of them too), Tuesday afternoon my picks and the bar come thru the mailslot. And the bar is great - great tone, great feel, very lightweight, sounds exactly like what I was hoping for.

That, folks, is customer service! Thanks bro! :)

Dang! That WAS fast! I wish USPS was always that good!

Thanks so much for the post my friend!

Vinni

[V-Picks]

I'll tell you what, Harmony-Central posted a news release about our slides yesterday, I was making slides all afternoon! Heh heh heh

[muddy]

vinski. the slyde is HA-po-NIN'!!! especially for overdriven tones, ala beck (i'm a bird-finger slider as well)! next one, i'll get you to cut a 1-1/4" large (which is what i REALLY meant to tell you to do for this one, but mucked up on my measurements... DOH!). but i needed 1 this length, as well. & mate, "i saw the light" for days... for DAYZ! and i LOVE the glo-vee screamers!!! this IS my pick, from this day forth. now i'll have at least half a chance findin' 'em when they play bow & arrows with my guitar strings. they are PURR-fekt, & FEEL awesome, too. you are on the ball, mah man. ;-)


ml

[V-Picks]

vinski. the slyde is HA-po-NIN'!!! especially for overdriven tones, ala beck (i'm a bird-finger slider as well)! next one, i'll get you to cut a 1-1/4" large (which is what i REALLY meant to tell you to do for this one, but mucked up on my measurements... DOH!). but i needed 1 this length, as well. & mate, "i saw the light" for days... for DAYZ! and i LOVE the glo-vee screamers!!! this IS my pick, from this day forth. now i'll have at least half a chance findin' 'em when they play bow & arrows with my guitar strings. they are PURR-fekt, & FEEL awesome, too. you are on the ball, mah man. ;-)


ml

Start watchin' your mailbox my friend. I've got a surprize coning for ya.

[muddy]

ya sent me some ice cream?? :D


ml

I've got a surprize coning for ya.

[V-Picks]

ya sent me some ice cream?? :D


ml

Yep! Make sure you open it fast!

[V-Picks]

Well, there are a lot of V-Slides sent out there the past two months. Hope you are all liking them. I've gotten a little bit of feedback much very few. i was hoping to hear your thoughts on them and whether or not I should keep them in production.

Vinni

[KeithC]

Just ordered one. I'm a mediocre slide player at best but maybe this will help!

[V-Picks]

Just ordered one. I'm a mediocre slide player at best but maybe this will help!

Well, if you are mediocre at slide, then that means you are better than I am. I just cannot seem to get the hang of playing slide at all.

[muddy]

my "muddy" slide is IT! it's easily my goto slide, now. with slides, though, the more textures the merrier, because the materials used all sound different. and that's a good thing. but this one adds more articulation while fattening your tone (VERY noticeably, too!). it really grabs the main event and cuts out the clutter, so if you're barreling up broadway with a melody or line, it put's it out & above a band or track. you CAN get the extraneous stuff with it, too, but it really lets you add a lot more definition to the main event. beck REALLY has to try one of these, particularly the muddy version because he's my inspiration for having vinni make it for me in the 1st place.

so, short answer? YES!!!! don't you DARE stop makin' 'em! they're just too bloody good!


ml

[decay-o-caster]

Well, there are a lot of V-Slides sent out there the past two months. Hope you are all liking them. I've gotten a little bit of feedback much very few. i was hoping to hear your thoughts on them and whether or not I should keep them in production.

Vinni

No, you may not take them out of production! :dude

[V-Picks]

Hey everyone. Vinni here again.

We now have a lazer machine and you can order your V-Slide with your name engraved on it. The extra cost is $10. So the total would be $20 + S/H charge.

I have done a few and they do look cool. What I have been doing is put the brand name at the bottom and the artist's name at the top. The engraving goes around the pick so it does not interfere with your playing and tone.

Thank you everyone for playing our slides and picks.

Vinni