Industry Apr 8, 2026
Eric Johnson on guitar pick's importance to sound
Your guitar pick, the material it's made from and how you use it are "the beginning of the whole thing," says the Texan virtuoso
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MusicRadar
Guitarist Eric Johnson emphasizes the fundamental role of the guitar pick and picking style in achieving a desired sound. He notes that the pick itself, including its material, is "the beginning of the whole thing."
Johnson shared an anecdote about a jazz player who achieved his distinctive sound by using his thumb instead of a pick, despite finding it initially more challenging to play that way.
Originally reported by MusicRadar.