I dont really post much here, but this one kinda made me bite.
Little story, World Famous golfer, is getting interviewed. Some reporter asked him what kind of golf ball he used. His response:
"Lady, if the type of golf ball you use makes a difference on if you win or not playing golf, you need to be the pro.. not me"
I love that, and it rings true here. I understand from a building stand point that the placement becomes important. But I firmly believe you should play "Comfortably" and not worry about the location so much of your picking hand. It's such a little thing in such a huge mix. Room acoustics, Amp selection, Cables, Strings, Tuner used even, I would bet would have just as much as an effect on tone.
To each his own by all means, but if where your hand is placed on the guitar really makes that huge of a difference in "your tone", I need to hear you play. Cause I would hope you are that amazing.
I really dont mean to offend anyone, but sometimes (Myself included) we get so caught up in little things like this as players, we forget the big picture. Just Play.....