I'm am a confessed knuckle dragger without a pickguard. Thus far, I haven't minded the finish being worn of my mandolin. But being that I am upgrading to a better instrument, and I want to improve my playing, should I attempt to keep my fingers tucked in?

Maybe this is a question of technique rather than a worry about the finish. I see that Sam Bush and Mike Marshall's mandolins are missing quite a bit of finish but they don't seem to be guys who drag much knuckle. And Ol' Bill just had other problems. Should I tie up my fingers or just play the way that feels more comfortable?