Re: Do most pro players play lightly?
I think hearing the difference may come easier with practice, but, after the third decade or so, many things become vague.
Thile & many younger players do,indeed sound light of touch, but so did Jethro & Dave Apollon( though they could certainly drive the instrument when appropriate). Monroe & Compton have generally a harder picking sound, but can be extremely light when appropriate.
I still hear many who sound either way, but, in general, the best do both well.
Elrod
Gibson A2 1920(?)
Breedlove Cascade
Washburn 215(?) 1906-07(?)
Victoria, B&J, New York(stolen 10/18/2011)
Eastwood Airline Mandola
guitars:
Guild D-25NT
Vega 200 archtop, 1957?
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