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  • Skyman911

    Member
    March 9, 2026 at 10:09 am

    Most people as they become more skilled, tend to move on to thicker picks due to accuracy and control. I’m playing with a Blue Chip TAD 40, which is about 1mm. I’m sure you already know there are many different materials, shapes, thicknesses, etc. I’ve tried literally every type of pick, and have gravitated to the Blue Chip pick. Great tone, control, and it doesn’t spin in my fingers like other picks do, even the textured picks. The Blue Chip is smooth, however doesn’t spin and rotate like other smooth picks do. Experiment with different picks, and when playing, try to have the least amount of the tip of the pick exposed for greater control. I try to only have 1/8th to 1/4 of an inch of the tip exposed from my thumb. This alone has really helped with using a pick.