I play bass and 12, so I'm gonna lurk here.
I use a heavy pick on the 12, and don't need the long nails,
though my right hand nails break easily anyway. The 12
keeps my left hand in good shape, and keeps away stiffness
and arthritis. The Martin HD12-28 sounds lovely anyway
and is my acoustic of choice.
But you suggested it, go to the nail parlor and have them
do up a set of fake nails, clear to the length you want.
See how that works out. If you need stronger glue, there is super glue. Ouch. But who knows, it might work.
You might even be able to pull them off and re-use them.
Who knows.
Pick a nail parlor where the chicks are hot!
