Most guitarists use a pick or their fingers when playing the guitar. Queen guitarist Brian May uses a sixpence coin. It’s an interesting choice, but has a very simple explanation. Guitar World shared an interview on BBC Radio’s Raised on Radio where Brian May shares how he came to use a coin and much more.
Here’s a video clip from Premierguitar.com where he explains and demonstrates his use of the sixpence coin.
-- Doug O’Brien