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    question about bridges and picking

    I have a question about different types of bridges and picking. My main guitar is an RR-1 with a floyd. I play mainly standing up, and I have been having a lot of difficulty picking. I have found that my picking is very sloppy and inconsistent. On the other hand, when I play my acoustic (standing) I can pick like mad. I have wonderful control over the pick, and I can consistently pick. (The pick does what I tell it to do). I am wondering if perhaps the different types of bridges have an effect on picking. I have tried adjusting where my hands sits on the bridge of my RR, but it does not seem to help. I pick up my acoustic and everything feels wonderful....If anyone could shed some light on this, I would appreciate it very much. Thanks,

    Zach
    Light intervened, annihliating darkness.
    The path of salvation made clear for the prodigal human race
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    BTW, I forgot to mention I have long monkey arms, which really leaves no place for me to rest my right arm. I think, since the acoustic is obviously bigger, my arm has a place to rest. This isolates my wrist, which allows me to pick comfortably and naturally.
    Light intervened, annihliating darkness.
    The path of salvation made clear for the prodigal human race

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    • #3
      Re: question about bridges and picking

      There ya go!

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      • #4
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        So if it is the shape/size of the guitar that is causing the problem, what should I do? I love the rr (it was a graduation present from my dad.. would be very hard to get rid of) but I feel it is difficult for me to play. I owned an import kelly a while back that felt pretty good.. Does anyone have any suggestions?
        Light intervened, annihliating darkness.
        The path of salvation made clear for the prodigal human race

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          Re: question about bridges and picking

          I dunno, if the long wing of the RR isn't big enough I guess you could try a Warrior. Not sure if that's going to help anything though.

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            Practice,practice and practice-that is the point IMHO.When I began playing the electric guitar(after the classic instrument) it was really difficult for me to adapt my right hand.Really,as you've mentioned it,RR can be played upright,because it is a real headache to play it when you're sittingI'm sure you play well enough even now and I appreciate your self-criticism.You can change your Randy as you are advised,but it doesn't really matter-the problem solving is in you,man

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            • #7
              Re: question about bridges and picking

              don't give up on the RR. i don't play mine often; and when i do i feel sloppy at first because it doesn't have the meaty body like a soloist. best thing to do is start picking slowly and accurately, then build up speed. once you get it you won't look back.

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                My guess is that it is string tension that is your problem. Your acoustic has heavier strings and increased string tension which makes it easier to pick more precise. I would suggest adding a spring to your Floyd and increasing the gauge size. Raising up the action a little might help too. Use heavy picks too.

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                • #9
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                  Yeah don't give up on it man.

                  I doubt it's the body shape causing the problem. If your technique is sound the body shape should only be a matter of getting used to.

                  Sounds like your dad is a great one. If my dad gave me a guitar for a present I'd keep it forever, not matter how good or bad it is. And he gave you an RR1 man! c'mon

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                    Re: question about bridges and picking

                    Ya my dad rocks! He bought me the rr when I graduated and a nice acoustic a while back. We go to bars all the time cuz he knows a lot of blues players around here. I am going to practice like mad with my rr to see if I can get used to heavier strings....
                    Light intervened, annihliating darkness.
                    The path of salvation made clear for the prodigal human race

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                      My guess is that it is string tension that is your problem. Your acoustic has heavier strings and increased string tension which makes it easier to pick more precise. I would suggest adding a spring to your Floyd and increasing the gauge size. Raising up the action a little might help too. Use heavy picks too.

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                      Doing this and some practice should get you tightened up on that Jackson in no time.

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