Originally Posted by
Andy B
In my view, positioning your picking arm the way you are is fine, perhaps even ideal. Coming in straight over the tailpiece and straight over the bridge and strings (without resting on them) centers the pick over the strings and helps to eliminate pick angle. That improves tone by keeping the pick flat to the strings, which maximizes the amount of the pick that is in contact with the strings. And you won’t need an armrest. Others may disagree with my view and I certainly will not second guess Sharon Gilchrist. But in my opinion you are doing it right.