u/rukind_cucumber

Another (somewhat different!) pick question

Context (skippable):

I reached a major work milestone today, and I was thinking I would commemorate it by finally purchasing a Blue Chip pick (the milestone came with a small "get something for yourself" bonus).

However, here's where the problem lies: as much as I try, I just cannot prefer anything other than a semi-round pick for fiddle tunes. I most love the Primetone 1.3mm semi-round pick. I much prefer it over the Primetone 1.4mm triangle pick.

Question:

I'm trying to determine whether my ceiling would ultimately be lower if I continue to use semi-round picks. I play with the triangle pick every day as my daily driver, but when I reach for the semi-round, it just feels better. But I'm afraid I'll just never get the full attack with a semi-round.

So the question really truly is about ceiling. Just like I stay slow and build a strong foundation with my technique, should I try to keep toward a pick with a sharper attack than a semi-round? This is of course important because if I'm going to spend 35 USD on a pick, I want it to really serve me well as I grow.

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u/rukind_cucumber — 1 day ago