Blues guitarists - I recently checked out a Mississippi John Hurt CD from the library and was really turned on to some rootsy finger pickin'. I don't have much blues experience, especially the new flashy stuff, but I really enjoy his style and was wondering if anyone could help me out with some of his favorite alternate tunings (I'm assuming he used them, but I don't know). Did he use several different styles? Also, what's the practical limit for string gauge for good finger pickin'? I have a Martin dreadnought and use Medium gauge, which seems awfully rough for finger pickin'.
Thanks for your help,
Jeb
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