Marc and Daryl,
Then you should both try the one I'm using which is not bad.
It's an Alaska Pik. And they're cheap.
http://www.alaskapik.com
The only real issue I'm having beside needing to pluck a little higher, is that the tone is a little muted compared to a thumbnail. It's louder, but ... Maybe a better description is a little deadened. I'd like one in tusq. Maybe I should try one of their metal ones if I can locate one.
But the action is pretty good. And it sure bets having to wait for the nail to grow back.
M
OK - I now have one in brass on order.
So I'm returning to this thread just in case anyone is still tuning in. Slim chance probably but you never know.
I received the brass aLaska Pik I ordered in the mail yesterday. It has some advantages over the plastic one. It can be tightened on to your thumb more. The sound is a little louder and it does feel a little more secure.
But...I don't like the sound because it is rasping the string, I think becase the metal is pretty thin. I tried smoothing the playing edge, but no change. You might notice I've used the latex glove sheath over the pick again, just to keep it on a bit better as this one still feels like it's being loosened and in danger of flying off while I'm playing.
My TZZombie buddy reckons I have Guitar Accessory Aquistion Syndrome. Ha! Outrageous! I totally resemble that! But we all know it's Gear Acquisition Syndrome.
GAS is unpleasant but a better acrynom than GAAS. Really!So... Should I prove him right and try to acquire a Zookie. Not to be confused with a wookie.
We'll the good news is that while I'm exploring the thumb pick...AGAIN!... My thumb nail is growing in just fine.
Oh I found another type of thumb pick in my stash too. It's actually not bad, but the action is similar to the standard type. It's a ProPik
The search for the perfect thumb pick, for me, continues.
End of progress report.
M
Edit: actually, the more I use the ProPik, the more I like it.
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