[Mr. Jelly]

I have been a fan of Normans since his "Back Home in Sulphur Springs" record. Long story short is it's him. He's had many different guitars and has had periods where he tweaked this or that. But he always sounded like Norman. He cross picks and yes his picks are stiff. Not necessarily thick. He grazes the strings or lightly plucks them and doesn't pick through the string. I never have found another guitarist that even came close to what Norman has. None. He's musical not technical, fast or flamboyant. When he is those things it's the music not an attempt by him. So just play your music and pick up licks and tricks here and there and nature will take care of itself.