<r>Thanks to all for the advice; still wonder what the logic is for different methods. King holds the neck at about 10 o'clock position, much like true classical posture which I assume is more effective for picking with thumb and finger pad. Chet and Tommy have almost identical styles using the thum...

<t>I want to focus more on finger picking. I notice that Tommy E. and Chet A. use thumb picks. Stephen King does not seem to use picks or nails. You seem to use thumb and finger nails. Which is best method and why. Also if I am right and you grow your nails out what happens if you break a nail?<br/>...