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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