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I have been using the floating thumb technique (see earlier post for an explanation) for a while now and I like it.

One additional advantage besides what I mentioned earlier is that you have better control over D- and G-string and can get a fatter tone if you like. I always felt that the sound of the G-string was to small, at least on my main axe, Warwik Streamer LX. Now I can “dig in” more with the fingers. More flesh equals fatter tone.

I appreciate being able to mute more than two strings with the thumb. It is important to practise slowly at first, so that the thumb rests relaxed on the strings. The fingers that are not used at the moment should have as little tension in them as possible.