Re: Anchor a finger on the pit guard or not?
I sometimes rest the heel of my hand on or around the bridge, even though it's not technically "proper" technique. It helps with rhythm playing, making a more distinctive chunking sound - almost a thud sometimes. I joke that I know I've had a good gig when the heel is colored grey-green by the end from the copper oxides. But planting a finger or two on the pick guard? Nope. For one thing, I don't have one ...
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