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GT: Do you have a type of pick you just can’t live without?

TM: I’ve been exclusively using Dunlop Flow picks for Thank You Scientist. They grip really well. I’ve experimented with a lot of picks over the years, and lately I’ve migrated away from tiny ‘jazz’ style picks as I notice a distinct difference in tone. When I play jazz gigs I use the fat end of the Flow picks for a more round tone.

GT: If you had to give up all your pedals but three, which ones would you keep?

TM: My pedal set-up is relatively simple compared to some of my friends. It’s not a reflection on my feelings about pedals; it’s more of a reflection on me wanting to keep things simple on tour. I hate trouble shooting pedal boards, and I’ve had some

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