Can't say I understand thick picks at all, which is one reason why the Charmed Life line is so appealing. I've played with numerous ritzy picks at various thicknesses over 1.0, swayed by the fact that the makes themselves promote the heavier models. Sure, they're precise, and I sort of get it for jazz, but the absence of feel and the tone loss are serious drawbacks for me. I started looking up the pick choices of the players I really like, and find that hardly any are using picks thicker than 1.0 So thanks to CL and others who are focused on what works rather than pursuing the fad of massive picks. As for acrylics, the markup may be unconscionable, but some of them are excellent, high-performing picks. I highly recommend V-Pick Razers for electric.
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