personally, i don't like picks, but the day after i got my eleuke, i took it to my guitar-crazy uncle and he played it with a normal guitar pick and it sounded fine (with distortion
). since i've bought mine, i've done everything i do with my acoustic ukes (picking, stuming, etc), but i've been able to do it both silently (used it with headphones and mp3 input to do the weekly live lesson) and through an amp. it's a very versitile instrument and easier to lug around than my tenor. if you're thinking about getting one, i'd totally recommend it. i think everyone should have at least one electric uke in their arsenal.
if you decide to buy, consider mim's ukes. she is easy to work with and could give you a screaming deal! her website is
http://www.mimsukes.com/. she's also a member hear and you can pm her with any questions you have about her stock and prices.