Picking Help?

Question:I have a bunch of trouble using a medium pick ( normally I like using my thumb) so I bought a 2 mm Stubby guitar pick and its pretty good, I actually wanted to get a 3 mm one but guitar center did not have it. Are 3 mm guitar picks really bass picks (do they have an advantage) And also any suggestions on how to use the pick =)!

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: I have a bunch of trouble using a medium pick ( normally I like using my thumb) so I bought a 2 mm Stubby guitar pick and its pretty good, I actually wanted to get a 3 mm one but guitar center did not have it. Are 3 mm guitar picks really bass picks (do they have an advantage) And also any suggestions on how to use the pick =)!

The thicker the pick, the more string you get and the less pick noise - period. If a 2 mm is too light for you, get yourself a stone pick. There's nothing like them. The important thing is to get that pick locked to your wrist, use the large muscles in your arm as much as you can, and save the wrist for emphasis and color. You want to get the bulk of the pick between your first finger and thumb, and hook the top edge into the first flange of your index finger. Put your thumb directly on top of the pick unless you have it grooved to hold a special way. (Many advanced players use a groove, a hole, or two or three holes to impress the pick into your grip) lose as much of the pick as you can into the grip and use just the very tip. The more arm, less wrist, and less pick you use, the more definition and speed you will get. Hope this helps.

Pick up a selection of picks. Try all different sizes, shapes and thickness. You'll eventually find one that is comfortable for you. I've been using a medium Fender triangle pick since the 60s. Won't use anything else.

Usually, as a player gets more experienced, you go up in pick gauge. I have to play with extra heavies or I'll shred the things to pieces. I play too damn fast and hard now.