The shredder chimes in

German Shauss commented on my previous post and was kind enough to take a couple of photos demonstrating his own thumb position. Compare these to the photos in my previous post, The Most Common Bad Habit And Why

Here's what German has to say:

"I did grow up playing and studying classical guitar before I got an electric guitar at 14. I keep my thumb behind the neck but sideways, this enables my wrist to stay straight even when I wear my guitar low. It's very comfy on your hands and tendons as you don't overbend the wrist. Also since I don't use it as an opposing pressure force I don't fret so hard and can play less cramped and very fluid."

Brant Grieshaber - guitarist
Guitar Teacher