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fiddlepogo
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Posted - 02/12/2010 : 23:02:22
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I use a standard Fender-type heavy pick, BUT I hold it sideways, and use one of the two rounded corners. The pick acts stiffer that way, produces less pick noise, gives you a wider gripping area, and has less leverage trying to pry the pick out of your hand.
It took about a week to get used to it, but it increased my speed and improved my tone, and I can't imagine going back.
Peculiar side benefit: Yesterday I was in a guitar shop, and the only key-chain pick caddy I had with me was a crummy design that makes it very hard to get the picks out with your fingers... you need needlenose pliers!
Well, I got frustrated, looked down... and there was a pick on the floor with the tip broken off. Didn't matter to me, I used the remaining round corners, no problem!!!
Drawback: Any pick that has a built in grip CANNOT be used sideways. |
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