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soclydeza85 -> Switching back to electric/picking (Apr. 29 2018 1:27:28)

As with many of you, I assume, I started out as a rock/blues guy who transitioned into flamenco. Sometimes I like to go back and play some electric/acoustic stuff (with a pick) but it's really tricky with the P and I nails getting in the way now; if I play that way for long enough I know it's gonna chew up my hard earned flamenco nails, which I'm obviously trying to avoid.

Has anyone else struggled with this and found a workaround, like putting tape on your nails for protection or something?



Leñador -> RE: Switching back to electric/picking (Apr. 29 2018 16:51:34)

How long are your nails and how are you holding your pick?? I’ve never had interference issues when going back to pick playing...
This is about how I hold mine, that’s just a quick google image of “how to hold a guitar pick” most of the images look pretty close to this.



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tri7/5 -> RE: Switching back to electric/picking (Apr. 29 2018 22:37:34)

You need to look at your technique, I have zero issues going between both. Doesn't seem like your fingers should be coming in that far with a pick in hand and/or contacting the strings.



soclydeza85 -> RE: Switching back to electric/picking (Apr. 30 2018 20:10:44)

Thanks for the replies! I play a lot of single note/lead stuff. I use Dunlop Jazz IIIs teardrop picks (or similar styles) and hold it closer to the tip, which allows me more control over how I attack the string. It's just the way I play and hasn't failed me in over 20 years, but I don't think it's really a unique way of holding a pick or anything, pretty much in line with any other metal/rock player I've ever played with/watched. The way he's holding the pick in that pic above looks more like he's holding it for an acoustic/strumming style to me.

My nails aren't particularly long or anything. I'll experiment with it a bit later tonight, really look at my nails in relation to the strings and take a pic; I may just be being paranoid about the whole thing.



tri7/5 -> RE: Switching back to electric/picking (Apr. 30 2018 21:05:41)

Played Jazz III's and variations for years and barely show any pick because like you I play with the very tip only but don't have issues with my fingers/nails hitting strings.



Leñador -> RE: Switching back to electric/picking (Apr. 30 2018 21:50:23)

I’ve only really played metal and use tortex sharps. I checked how I hold it and it’s definitely less tip showing than the photo but my nails are parallel to the strings so no issue....



soclydeza85 -> RE: Switching back to electric/picking (May 1 2018 0:08:01)

I just played around on my acoustic for a while (with a Jazz III, how I usually hold it). It's actually not as bad as I thought - single note stuff isn't really a problem, though there is the occasional glance of my I nail on the strings if I go on and do a quick strum, but if I see myself playing for a while I can just slab on a bunch of Hard as Nails on I for added protection. I'm just surprised this isn't a more common issue with flamenco players going back to using a pick. I do feel a bit handicapped and less free in my finer movements when using a pick now, but that could be all in my head out of fear of damaging the nail.



Dudnote -> RE: Switching back to electric/picking (May 1 2018 4:06:36)

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ORIGINAL: soclydeza85
Has anyone else ... found a workaround ... or something?

There's always this...



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