{"id":49901,"date":"2015-07-23T19:44:51","date_gmt":"2015-07-24T00:44:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/?p=49901"},"modified":"2015-12-30T09:16:33","modified_gmt":"2015-12-30T14:16:33","slug":"sinister-guitar-picks-edging-out-the-competition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/2015\/sinister-guitar-picks-edging-out-the-competition\/","title":{"rendered":"Sinister Guitar Picks: Edging Out the Competition"},"content":{"rendered":"

by John Kindred<\/span>
\n– Publisher —<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\"Sinister-Guitar-Picks-With-Crystal-Skull-600x399\"<\/p>\n

Sinister Guitar Picks made its product line debut at the 2015 Winter NAMM convention. At the trade show, Sinister Guitar Picks showcased its latest product line of metal-edged guitar plectrums. The company continues to make strides, creatively delivering guitarists and bassists a unique pick that offers a whole world of tonal possibilities when striking pick to string. <\/p>\n

Sinister Guitars Picks brands its product line as a \u201cpatent-pending metal edge plectrums (that) produces superior tone, killer attack and amazing harmonics.\u201d It is hard to argue the verbiage. <\/p>\n

SGP\u2019s most recent product line is the \u201cBlack Out\u201d series guitar pick.<\/p>\n

\"Sinister-Guitar-Picks-Black-Out-Series-Guitar-Picks-8\"The \u201cBlack Out\u201d series is Sinister Guitar Picks first line of non-metal guitar picks. Made from derlin, an engineering thermoplastic called polyoxymethylene (POM) (aka – acetal, polyacetal and polyformaldehyde). The material primarily is used in precision parts that require high stiffness, low friction and excellent dimensional stability.<\/p>\n

The \u201cBlack Series\u201d only is offered in the color black, hence the name, and is offered in two styles:<\/p>\n

The standard SGP-51, which is available in the following gauges:
\n.60mm, .73mm, .88mm, 1.00mm, 1.14mm, and 2.00mm<\/p>\n

The SGP Jaxx-X style only is available 1.10mm gauge.<\/p>\n

Featuring the SGP \u201c13\u201d logo, the \u201cBlack Out\u201d series allows for guitarists to \u201cget a grip\u201d on their tone, while the pick offers long-term durability.<\/p>\n

Sold as \u201cThe Devil\u2019s Dozen,\u201d which comprises a bundle of 13 picks, not 12, you can pick up a bundle for $7.69 plus shipping (no shipping charges for USA customers) at the SGP website.<\/p>\n

Buy SGP \u201cBlack Out\u201d guitar picks online: http:\/\/www.sinisterguitarpicks.com\/shop\/derlin-guitar-picks\/sinister-guitar-picks-black-out-series-derlin-guitar-picks\/<\/a><\/p>\n

When it comes to the metal-edged picks, SGP offers several designs. Categorized as the \u201cBlade Series,\u201d these picks offer a beveled metal edge to allow for speedy and alternating picking, while the pick material allows it to glide across the strings, with no drag or resistance.<\/p>\n

\"JazzThe \u201cJazz Spit-Fire 1.0\u201d is designed for precise speed picking. The design features a beveled edge that is honed down to a pointed tip. Offered in red and black, the picks feature a raised Iron Cross, which looks stylish and helps maintain your grip on the pick.<\/p>\n

The \u201cJazz Spit-Fire 1.0\u201d is offered in the following gauge: SGP-30 (.75mm) Medium – Heavy.<\/p>\n

Buy online: http:\/\/www.sinisterguitarpicks.com\/shop\/guitar-picks\/sgps-jazz-spit-fire-1-0-featuring-the-new-blade-series-edge\/<\/a><\/p>\n

\"BlueDevil\"The \u201cBlue Devil\u201d is a twin Edge-Pro metal guitar pick that offers a beveled metal edge. The beveled edge was designed to eliminate snag on the guitar string, allowing for a smoother response from pick to string.<\/p>\n

The \u201cBlue Devil\u201d only is offered in the following gauge: SGP-30 (.75mm) Medium – Heavy.<\/p>\n

Buy online: http:\/\/www.sinisterguitarpicks.com\/shop\/sgp-blade-series\/blue-devil-twin-edge-pro-blade-series\/<\/a><\/p>\n

\"MetalDevil\"The \u201cMetal Devil\u201d is the thickest metal pick, offered at SGP, 1.58mm. The pick features the signature metal beveled edge, a larger surface area and five slots to allow for a no-slip grip. <\/p>\n

The \u201cMetal Devil\u201d only is offered in the following gauges:
\nGP-30 (.75mm), SGP-39 (1.0mm), and SGP-62 (1.58mm)<\/p>\n

Buy online: http:\/\/www.sinisterguitarpicks.com\/shop\/guitar-picks\/sinister-guitar-picks-the-metal-devil\/<\/a><\/p>\n

\"TheBeast\"<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Beast,\u201d specifically designed for bass players, features a non-metal beveled edge, five slots to allow for a no-slip grip, and it is not recommended for use on the guitar.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Beast\u201d is only offered in the following gauges:
\nGP-30 (.75mm), SGP-39 (1.0mm), and SGP-62 (1.58mm)<\/p>\n

Buy online: http:\/\/www.sinisterguitarpicks.com\/shop\/bass-picks\/sinister-guitar-picks-the-beast-for-use-on-bass-guitars-only\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Check out Sinister Guitar Picks full line of products on their website at http:\/\/www.sinisterguitarpicks.com\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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