Brian May explains why he uses sixpences instead of picks

“Picks were too bendy. I couldn’t feel what was happening as the thing touched the string”: Brian May explains why he uses sixpences instead of picks | A lost Dumble Overdrive Special that's been called “possibly the greatest amplifier ever made“ has resurfaced after 40 years | 5-string Strandbergs and 11-minute djent epics: here are this week's essential guitar tracks Created for sauuuuul.peliculas@blogger.com |  Web Version July 14, 2023 CONNECT WITH THE PICK       Handpicked stories from the world of guitar SIGN UP ⋅   SHARE ADVERTISEMENT Top Stories "Picks were too bendy. I couldn't feel what was happening as the thing touched the string": Brian May explains why he uses sixpences instead of picks (Dave Benett/Getty Images) The Queen hero has used a sixpence to craft his most iconic solos and riffs – here's why A lost Dumble Overdrive Special that's been called "possibly the greatest amplifier ever made" has resurfaced after 40 years (Vertex Effects/YouTube) Formerly owned by producer/guitarist Dennis Herring – known for his work with Bonnie Raitt and Buddy Guy – the amp now belongs to Jason Isbell 5-string Strandbergs and 11-minute djent epics: here are this week's essential guitar tracks (Jacob Collier/YouTube) Hear new face-melters from Jacob Collier, Tesseract, Cherry Glazerr, Dan Auerbach, Demi Lovato + Slash, Svalbard, and many more Harley Benton 25th Loyalty Sale We are celebrating the 25th anniversary of Harley Benton by offering 25% off on 25 products for 25 days. Grab your next musical companion at an unbeatable price now! ADVERTISEMENT Features Rik Emmett: "If I wrote a pop tune, the guys wanted to make it heavy. I'd put more power chords in and Townshend it up. For a while, it worked" (Paul Natkin/Getty Images) The former Triumph guitarist looks back on the Canadian rock phenomenon, addresses those Rush comparisons, and reveals how they kept the Rock & Roll Machine running – until it ground to a halt Larkin Poe's Rebecca Lovell reveals what's on her pedalboard – and the cab sim she swears by (Taylor Hill/Getty Images, Rebecca Lovell) The Poe's resident Strat wrangler introduces us to her custom-built 'board – a workhorse setup with a few familiar faces Harley Benton 25th Loyalty Sale We are celebrating the 25th anniversary of Harley Benton by offering 25% off on 25 products for 25 days. Grab your next musical companion at an unbeatable price now! ADVERTISEMENT From Guitar Player Fender unveils its new US-built Suona Collection models (Fender) Featuring a trio of Violin Burst-finished Thinline instruments, the collection represents one of Fender's most upscale launches of the summer Eric Clapton, Brad Paisley, and Doc Watson have all played Wayne Henderson instruments – listen to the master luthier's fascinating interview on the latest episode of the No Guitar Is Safe podcast (Sylvia Pitcher/Redferns) Henderson – a highly talented player in his own right – reveals how he developed his world-class guitar building craft Buyer's Guides Guitar World deals of the week: 6 mega Prime Day deals you can still grab (Future) Amazon Prime Day is done and dusted for another year, but a small handful of our favorite deals are still there for the taking Lessons Funk up your blues with these rhythmic solo ideas (David Redfern/Redferns/Getty Images) A little rhythmic variety in your phrasing will take your blues playing to the next level Reviews IK Multimedia TONEX Pedal review (Olly Curtis/Future) Game-changer alert! This AI modeling pedal allows you to capture the sound of any amp or overdrive, then take it to the stage – and it's affordable, too LEARN MORE ABOUT The Pick: Guitar World  |    Guitar Player  |    Guitarist Total Guitar  |    Bass Player  |    Guitar Techniques Sign Up  |    Update Profile  |    Unsubscribe Privacy Policy  |    Cookies Policy  |    Terms and Conditions CONTACT US: FEEDBACK  |    ADVERTISE Future US LLC © Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY, 10036