Re: OT: Re: jazz on tele's etc. Tone control - pick your pick carefully

[Daryl Shawn <highhorse@mhorse.com>]

I see a future in nail farming..."plectrums, 100% human protein.."

I use my nail as a pick, too. I used to keep a pick in my pocket and 
would pull it out occasionally, but found just sometime last year that 
if I curl my hand around and actually pinch my index as if I were 
holding a pick, it supports the index and feels very natural. Sometimes 
I'll use my middle finger instead, which gives a stronger, more defined 
sound.

Daryl Shawn
www.swanwelder.com
www.chinapaintingmusic.com

> I agree! Wow. I have struggled with this for years.  I finally settled 
> on using my index finger nail, which I keep moderately long. 
>  
> First, I really like the sound of the human finger nail on a guitar 
> string. To me it sounds a lot warmer and natural.  I've tried picks 
> that sort of simulated the texgture and density of a fingernail but 
> didn't cut it. Picks just sound bright and brittle to me.