flatpick/thumbpick hybrid

[stevejay]

Sometimes I wear a bumblebee pick on my index finger upside-down, and it feels very close to a flatpick, especially in the light gauge. The thumb of the picking hand is in a normal position, but you can completely release your grip. A picture would help here. I think there is potential to further develop this idea. Can you visualize the "index" pick ?

[mandroid]

Herco makes a reasonable one .. not as thick as a Dawg Pick,
but at least I don't have to look for it, falling, on the floor..

[montana]

I've been using the Herco picks for years. I also play guitar so works great for flat/fingerpicking.

[stevejay]

I would if I was not left handed, Hercos are not available for leftys. I have had good success with the lighter gauge bumblebee hybrid pick, and more so on my Big Muddy Mandolin. My Eastman Oval seems to demand a thicker pick to pull out the tone.

These hybrid picks require a slightly different touch, but it can work. For those of us who seem "pick challenged" they are worth the adaptation.

[mandroid]

always kludges for those unwilling to say it cannot be done.


They are a thermoplastic , make something shaped like a thumb and boiling water will soften the plastic ,
may be able to reverse the bend and hold it that way till it cools ..