I see these advertised on Facebook all the time. Kind of assumed it was just another gimmick but the comments always seem positive.
As picks they seem pricey and I’m not sure where to source in the UK but my birthday is coming up… As someone who likes fingerstyle and striking and can’t hybrid pick well I seem like their target audience!
So I’d love to hear any genuine experiences.
hi John, I have used these picks and they do work well. However, for me I find thumb picks something of a hinderance and have decided to simply use my thumb. But they do work well, and the spring is more forgiving than hard material.
I know the inventor and man behind them (I know him virtually at least) and had one sent to me in their first trial.
They are great if you want a thumb pick that doubles as a flat pick.
Thanks guys. I’ve actually never played with a thumb pick, only used my thumb / traditional flat pick.
Would it be advisable to try playing with a regular thumb pick to see if I get on with it first?
Both will involve learning a new technique so going with a traditional thumb pick may be similar yet a little different to a black mountain one.