I've never really liked playing with fingerpicks as I prefer being a 'bareback' player in many respects (just given up using a shoulder rest on my fiddle and I much prefer it) but for volume reasons and because I have weak nails, I want to give fingerpicks a go. I'd like to hear from other clawhammer players if they use them or not, and what they think to them? I've so far used metal ones on just my index and middle finger, and it does give a more definite pick and twang. However I'm not sure if I've got them on right, but it always feels like they might fall off? Also I've got this irrational fear that they'll cause a string to snap?? (silly I know - but has anyone ever encountered this?) cheers
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