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

TR: I do! I exclusively use Dunlop Sharp 1.35mm picks, the dark grey ones. I’ve been using those picks for years now. I love the length of the drop on them, that point really helps my accuracy and I find them super comfortable with zero slippiness. I really find it hard to use regular shaped picks now, you get used to that sharp point, even though it’s only a couple of millimetres longer than a standard pick. I’ve got a heavy right hand so using the 1.35mm gives the pick an extra bit of longevity.

GT: If you had to give up all your pedals but three, what would they be?

TR: I’ve got quite a collection. They’ve all got their own personality and function so it’s hard to whittle it down two just three. My Hermida Distortion would be one, it’s such a versatile pedal and it’s been on pretty much every one of my albums. It’s got the Dumble thing going on, but it has a tonne more gain, and has sweet spots everywhere. Another pedal I’d keep would be my old