i still play with a pick because thats what im used to with a guitar. guitar fingerpicking includes using the thumb on the bottom strings, but that doesnt work well for the bass. i have a good understanding of music and want to show for it. i usually try to keep the bassline simple with some occasional comlication. but the whole band, including me, want a little more than just keeping the rhythm for the bassline. more of a show of unique talent, rather than the whole band just backing up the singer. we all want to be able to have a lead role in some way, which i think is the way it should be. i want to contribute the ability i have, even though the bass role can be limited. this is the delemma i have. i may end up pulling off a George Harrison, meaning i can play many different instruments in different songs, but that doesnt help with the bass problem. any thoughts?