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Gorilla Cymbolic Guitar Pick (Medium)

Cymbolic picks are handmade from recycled cymbal brass, then plated in gold. These picks are easy on guitar strings and will never wear out. The fine cymbal brass creates a rich velvety smooth, bluesy tone that is superior to any pick made out of stone, agate, or steel. The gold plating ensures that the pick will not produce any annoying whistling or chipping overtones. Learn More...

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Overall User Ratings

Overall:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * . . . . 6 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * . . . . . 5 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * . . . . . 5 out of 10

Individual User Ratings

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * . . . . . 5 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * . . . . . 5 out of 10

Feature:
I'm giving them an 8 because on the pro side: out of all of the metal picks I've tried, they have the least amount of chirp, which from what I can tell, is due to the grooving/ribbing in the cymbal metal. NOTE: The thin and extra thin do not have this grooving. Rather the thin/extra thin have a smooth surface. On the con side: I'm not giving them a 10 because they come in a limited amount of styles and sizes.

Quality:
These things slowly wear in like a baseball glove. I own several, but my main pick is one that I've been using for 10 years. Yes... I've mostly been using the same pick for 10 years.

Value:
This pick has more to do with my pre-preamp tone than my pickups or stomp boxes. Considering I've been using the same pick for 10 years is a tribute to its value.

Desirability:
I think they appeal to a limited audience.

Sound:
If you are a fan of Brian May of Queen or Phil Collen of Def Leppard, you know how amazing a metal pick can sound. They increase your dynamic range dramatically, and they also increase the frequency range of the sound coming off the string. They add a very pronounced attack which isn't for everyone, but I happen to love it.

Ease of Use:
It's a little easy to over play with these, but after you get over the learning curve it becomes second nature.

Support:
I've never had to deal with their support, but it doesn't appear that they have a website at this time so I am giving them a 5 in that area.

Overall:
I rate it a 9.2 averaging my choices, but disregarding the the support (never needed any) and the "I want it" factor. In my opinion, the medium gauge Cymbolic pick is one of the best kept secrets out there. Medium is still very thick (about the thickness of a US Quarter). The thick version is too thick IMHO, and the thin and extra thin are missing the grooves in the metal that help keep from being as chirpy as all the other metal picks out there.

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Overall:
* . . . . . . . . . 1 out of 10
Features:
* . . . . . . . . . 1 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * . . . . . 5 out of 10
Value:
* . . . . . . . . . 1 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * . . . . . . . 3 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* . . . . . . . . . 1 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * . . . . . 5 out of 10

Feature:
It immedietly wore groves in my strings and Completly Killed the sound they produced. It made my guitar sound like a Complete Piece!!!

Quality:
I drilled a hole in them and made necklaces!

Value:
It will RUIN your strings and the sound you are trying to get!

Desirability:
It looks cool.

Sound:
The sound was hollow, no sustain or body.

Ease of Use:
SUCKS!!

Support:
Did not try!

Overall:
Nope!! Never again,,,, unless I want some more necklaces.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Feature:
I wish they just made one that was a bit thinner, but i am sure that htat would wear out and bend to quick.

Quality:
Very durable, takes forever to wear them out.

Value:
They cost alot, but they last much longer than the amount of nylon pics you could buy for that price.

Desirability:
I don't know about sex appeal, but it is definatly something that gets noticed by those that know their guitars, and accessories, true players.

Sound:
It give a great special tone that you can't get from any other material i have every tried.

Overall:
I will keep using these picks until it becomes easier to get your hands on real MOJO Pics, or the company stops making them, what ever come first.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10

Sound:
the look is not only compeletly rad, but the sound it preformes on my guitar strings is awesome!! it has a smooth sound, but at the same time a nice accented one. i think for live preformances this baby would own, but like i said, i dont own one so i cant use it on stage. im considering buying a few though. Right now im using a Fender with this pic and it's quite comfortable and ear settling, but i used it on my friend's Jackson and it sounds awesome!! maybe it's her guitar, who knows...but im a fender kind of gal so i like playing it on mine. i dont have any tips sorry; well maybe a little grip where the finger placement is...thats it. farewell!! -JET-

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