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Post subject: Guitar Thumb Picks
Posted: Thu Dec 06, 2007 3:44 pm
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I was just wondering if it is normal to use thumb picks on electric guitar? I am asking this question because everyone that I know that palys guitar only uses thumb picks when they are playing acoustic.


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Posted: Thu Dec 06, 2007 3:49 pm
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I've never used a thumb pick on any guitar. Don't like the way they feel or sound.

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Posted: Thu Dec 06, 2007 4:50 pm
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hmmm yeah, i'm not a big fan of thumb picks. just not my thing. But I always pictured them to be more of an acoustic thing. different strokes for different folks, I guess...

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Posted: Thu Dec 06, 2007 5:17 pm
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If you're comfortable with them, than thats normal for you. There are no rules, so just do whatever feels, sounds, and works the best for you, regardless if it conforms to the norm.

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Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2007 10:19 am
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I'm great fan on thumbpick with my strat etc.


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Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2007 2:09 pm
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I know John Cipollena(sp) used finger picks so maybe he used a thumb pick too. And I believe Bonnie Raitt(sp?) does the same. (tough last names if you still need to buy their cds :oops: )


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Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2007 8:52 am
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I've never really gotten along with thumb-picks myself, although I've tried using one from time to time. But, take a look at Tommy Emmanuel or perhaps Patrick Simmons. They make them work very well.


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Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2007 10:03 am
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I haven't heard of many ppl using thumb picks until now. I like using them for different stuff. Puts a nice rip on chords if u bang it hard enough :wink: . But anyway, no it's not real common for guitarists, but I do know that Johnny Thunders uses one (and a slide on his pinky). Good combonation for fingerpicking because there's always the change you'll drop the pick during a solo and have to rip your fingers open or bend down and pick it back up. (but that's why Fenders come equipped with a handy dany oversized pickguard to shove loads of picks into! 8)
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Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2007 10:19 am
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I've seen Steve Wariner use them on
acoustic and electric guitars...

He sounds pretty darn good too...

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Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2007 11:52 am
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The thumbpick does feel awkward. Lately I've been using a metal fingerpick on my middle finger while still using a flatpick (James Burton style). It took me awhile to get use to it, but when I did it seemed like it gave me more possibilities. It also helped me play alittle faster, which was a good thing.


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