Face Off - Jim Dunlop 420 vs V Picks Infinity

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TWO PICKS ENTER
ONE PICK LEAVES
then the other pick leaves because obliterating plectrums is wasteful
In this week's episode, I perform the first of the new Face Off series, where picks go head-to-head in a battle for ultimate supremacy.
In the green corner, the thicc and dandy Dunlop 420, and in the translucent corner, the densely spectral V Picks Inifinity. Both picks are a hair over 4mm, both are hefty rigid, neither is the same.
Jim Dunlop 420:
www.jimdunlop.com/product/547...
V Picks Infinity:
v-picks.com/shop/infinity/
Signal path:
The Stick - MXR Dyna Comp Mini - Rothwell Heartbreaker - MXR 6 Band EQ - WEM Westminster - Shure SM58 - Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 - Audacity
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  • @Moozart
    @Moozart4 жыл бұрын

    Came for the picks, stayed for DAT TONE!

  • @GabrielleFaeth

    @GabrielleFaeth

    4 жыл бұрын

    ToAn! :D

  • @jamesr2476
    @jamesr24764 жыл бұрын

    Great work 👍 hypnotic guitar playing as usual

  • @zenarteast
    @zenarteast4 жыл бұрын

    I'm loving these

  • @BlackacreDoe
    @BlackacreDoe2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video and playing, I recently changed over to the Flow Picks (White Fang 1.14mm for some stuff and 1.5mm for others). I had been using the same picks for 12 years and never thought I'd change, but have been completely blown away by the Flows. Definitely gonna order some 420s to try out after seeing this.

  • @JacobGarcia
    @JacobGarcia4 жыл бұрын

    Glad to see someone else doin this stuff. I made a ton of videos years back, but I wish I had the time to have built my channel!

  • @HeavyRepping

    @HeavyRepping

    4 жыл бұрын

    I will avenge you 😘

  • @murphyfn
    @murphyfn4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, John, I was very curious about the 420's. Going to have to try them myself, now.

  • @HeavyRepping

    @HeavyRepping

    4 жыл бұрын

    Do it!

  • @13_cmi

    @13_cmi

    4 жыл бұрын

    I got a couple because the purple plectrum I got was way too big

  • @Stewicidal11
    @Stewicidal113 жыл бұрын

    I love the 420’s theyve become my most used pick and their super versatile

  • @ianbraswell

    @ianbraswell

    3 жыл бұрын

    Bought em for the weed meme, ended up becoming my main pick, and I only use my hands otherwise lol

  • @HeavyRepping

    @HeavyRepping

    3 жыл бұрын

    🌿🎸⛏️⛏️

  • @carlosu1021

    @carlosu1021

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ianbraswellI bought these yesterday for the exact same reason lol

  • @BudgetPedalChap
    @BudgetPedalChap4 жыл бұрын

    Pick - tastic!

  • @GabrielleFaeth
    @GabrielleFaeth4 жыл бұрын

    Can you do another improv video soon please? This sounds epic & I want more. (Cooking soundtrack :D ) ToAn

  • @wasslewis2244
    @wasslewis2244 Жыл бұрын

    Kyuss🤘 just picked up a pack of 4.20!

  • @justmarc2015
    @justmarc20153 жыл бұрын

    I have the Flow 4.2mm and the old 4.1mm V Picks Dimension. I strongly prefer the V pick. It sounds better, feels better on the string, and it's easier to hold. I can't really say why I don't like the Flow, but I know that I don't like it. It's not even my favorite thick Dunlop pick. The classic Primetone large pointed 5mm is an awesome pick with a great bevel.

  • @ARocketComplex
    @ARocketComplex4 жыл бұрын

    any recommendations on shark fin types? I prefer that shape as its an easy transition from pick to finger style and i can hide the pick in my unused fingers

  • @HeavyRepping

    @HeavyRepping

    4 жыл бұрын

    The classic Landström sharkfin is excellent, though it depends on your thickness preference. A modern adaptation is the Dragon's Heart, which is immense, and comes highly recommended. Check out the Faux series first!

  • @chuckdriver7741
    @chuckdriver77414 жыл бұрын

    Stopped by for pick information on the Dunlop Flow 420, stayed for the riffing. Wondered about the tuning of your guitar and string gauge? Am I hearing a possible Primordial tone or influence? Anyway, I subbed to your channel. Cheers from Arkansas, USA! 🎸

  • @HeavyRepping

    @HeavyRepping

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks boss - I tune DADGAD, though here I was a tone down at CGCAF#C. I used to use a split set with 11's for the two high and lowest string, and 10's for the middle three, but now I just use 10's. I do like a fair old chunk of BM, like Old Graves, Saor, Darkthrone etc, and I got into it through doom and drone, so I like the drive sound to stay quite chewy. Thanks for sub!

  • @chuckdriver7741

    @chuckdriver7741

    4 жыл бұрын

    Heavy Repping! - thanks for the tuning info. I just ordered some Dunlop Flow 420’s, thought they could be useful. BM & Doom!🇺🇸

  • @thefireslime-mc1041
    @thefireslime-mc10414 жыл бұрын

    I've recently bought myself an infinity without being aware of its use and potential. I use an accoustic guitar and the infinty sounds rad for strumming, but is it sometimes used for picking? I'm not altogether too aware of the pros and cons of the one sided ghost buff.

  • @HeavyRepping

    @HeavyRepping

    4 жыл бұрын

    I do tend to shy away from acrylic for acoustic work, simply because of the chirping common with thicker, polished picks, but there are advantages to the Infinity's makeup. Leading with the Ghost Buff edge means much less string noise and an earthy-sounding extra scrape, and as upstrokes tend to be lighter during strumming, the chirp is minimised, and you get a very smooth transition through the strings. Cross-picking is totally doable of course as the tip is quite pronounced despite the thickness of the plectrum, and I'd suggest trying it both ways round until you find a sound you like. Don't rule out using the shoulders instead of the tip either, as a blunt tip is great for strummed work, and for taming the treble of an otherwise bright-sounding pick.

  • @thefireslime-mc1041

    @thefireslime-mc1041

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@HeavyRepping How about the 420 then? Would that be more viable for acoustic playing? And if not would there be any other thick, beefy picks that are better suited for acoustic guitars that you could recommend?

  • @HeavyRepping

    @HeavyRepping

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@thefireslime-mc1041 I'd say that glossy, stiffer materials like Ultex (from which the 420 is made) are generally suited to electric application, but there's still plenty of scope for beefy acoustic picks. Tagua is a big one for me in this respect - makers like Suibhne Guitars and Crow's Customs do big picks in Tagua, and it gives a very healthy, organic tone. You can also check out UHMWPE picks, which tend towards the large, from the likes of BHL - I think that's great for acoustic too, and for those players with moist palms it's amazing. There's other materials like stone, U-glass, and even thicker Delrin - I'd suggest Fellow Plectrums for the latter, or if you just want a dense, darker sound, check out Taylor's Thermex series. The Ultra and Pro both come in a 1.5mm variant and are excellent for deep, hooded tones on acoustic.

  • @censored7881
    @censored78812 жыл бұрын

    The Flow pick is made of Ultex. (That's a statement, not a question.) Is Ultem just another name for Ultex?

  • @HeavyRepping

    @HeavyRepping

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's like the Lucite/Acrylic thing - Ultex is a brand name for Ultem.

  • @koffieverslaafde627
    @koffieverslaafde6273 жыл бұрын

    Fuck I’m gonna listen to some kyuss. Might get the flow instead of the bhl. Ultem was quite strong too, and these are way cheaper. So I’ll give these a shot first

  • @alejandroglz.b.4590
    @alejandroglz.b.45904 жыл бұрын

    Are al the dunlop flows the same size?

  • @HeavyRepping

    @HeavyRepping

    4 жыл бұрын

    In terms of shoulders and length, yes - whether they're Ultex or Delrin. The bevels vary hugely depending on the thickness, with the 420 being almost a pebble compared to the Tortex versions.

  • @alejandroglz.b.4590

    @alejandroglz.b.4590

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@HeavyRepping thanks! So for high speed licks and lead stuff, with which would you go? Keep in mind, i've been a jazz III guy most of my guitar playing life!

  • @HeavyRepping

    @HeavyRepping

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@alejandroglz.b.4590 If you're used to the Jazz III, try the Primetone Jazz III first - the 1.4mm ones. The Flow is closer in size to the Jazz XL, so if you like the small stuff, try the Primetone first :)

  • @alejandroglz.b.4590

    @alejandroglz.b.4590

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@HeavyRepping Actually, I've tried the flow 2.0 and 1.5 and I dig the shape better than the jazz III, but I don't know how the 4.2 will feel for the shredzzz is it better or clumsier? Thanks for taking the time to answer! Cheers. Amazing tone btw

  • @HeavyRepping

    @HeavyRepping

    4 жыл бұрын

    Many thanks :) I'd personally go for the 3mm Ultex Flow then - I think you'll find the 420 a bit chirpy for getting on the shredmill 🎸⛏️⛏️ let me know how you get on!

  • @redcomn
    @redcomn3 жыл бұрын

    Dunlop 420 lol. Now i want dunlop .69

  • @ivantzotchev6476
    @ivantzotchev64764 жыл бұрын

    Kyuss?

  • @HeavyRepping

    @HeavyRepping

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes indeedy 🥂

  • @michaelanzelino5068
    @michaelanzelino50682 жыл бұрын

    4mm, why don't you just use a brick!

  • @HeavyRepping

    @HeavyRepping

    2 жыл бұрын

    I've got ceramic, that'll have to do 🪨

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