Ouch. My index finger.

[Invisible_Kid]

So just recently my index finger on my right hand has been skinless at the fingertip (I don't remember how this happened), and it's driving me insane. Bandages won't stay on and I can hardly practice. Any tips?

[shadow_FIX]

A few guys might chime in with their "methods" of approaching this issue. Best I can tell you is...man up! Seriously though...we've all been there. I usually just played through it unless I was bleeding haha. Is this a bass-related injury? Mine always were...my first marathon practice session with my first band, then a few more times when I started gigging a lot on my upright.

[Ace Marconi]

Fingertip bandage, and Polysporin. Leave it be for a day. Don't peak & try to keep it dry. Repeat once or twice, and you'll be playing again in no time. Also, get that middle finger involved in plucking. You've got spares!

[HeadyVan Halen]

Crazy Glue...ask Flea

[pacojas]

(thumbs are a great substitute)

[Invisible_Kid]

@paco Not when you're doing an insanely fast slap-pop line. I think that might have been what done it.
@Shadow I literally cannot use my finger to play because of the pain D:
@Ace Where do I get that?

[Schlyder]

+1 on Crazy Glue. That's the second crazy glue endorsment today.

[Burlington]

Man up.

[subject42]

Originally Posted by HeadyVan Halen

Crazy Glue...ask Flea

I do this. There's a company that makes something called "Liquid Skin" or "Liquid Bandage" or something that's effectively diluted super-glue with a brush applicator. It works great for sliced-up fingers.

[Invisible_Kid]

Crazy glue?

...serious? How do you apply it?

[Muaguana]

Bionic finger. Just sayin'.

[Ace Marconi]

Fingertip bandage - shaped like letter H. both at normal drugstore. I an constantly damaging finger tips with electronics trade. Currently trying to convince my pinky to sub during triplet runs.

[Craig630]

a) Man up.
b) Superglue
c) Practice your pick technique
d) Send me $1,000.00

Take your pick.

[Invisible_Kid]

Originally Posted by Craig630

a) Man up.
b) Superglue
c) Practice your pick technique
d) Send me $1,000.00

Take your pick.

So superglue works too? Ha, I don't have crazy glue but I do have superglue. Do I just apply it to the wound? How much?

[Burlington]

Originally Posted by Invisible_Kid

So superglue works too? Ha, I don't have crazy glue but I do have superglue. Do I just apply it to the wound? How much?

Protip: it's the same stuff

Just a dab will do ya.

[Invisible_Kid]

Originally Posted by Burlington

Protip: it's the same stuff

Just a dab will do ya.

Thanks.

[Invisible_Kid]

I think you guys made me addicted to supergluing my fingers.

[shadow_FIX]

Originally Posted by Muaguana

Bionic finger. Just sayin'.

I heard that there's a special going on downstairs...if you sell your soul to the devil in the next 24 hours, you get the whole right hand, equipped with invinciBASSity! Sign up a buddy and get the second hand FREE!

*disclaimer: I do not condone or worship Satan in any way...I just make funny joke*

[nsmar4211]

superglue = crazy glue = cynoacrylate glue

Same stuff.

Put a tiny dab on your affected digit, use another damp digit to rub it around if it won't dry fast enough (damp so it doesn't stick).

It's safe for your skin, it's what doctors and vets use when they don't want to use stitches. Don't put it over puncture wounds or glue yourself together (cause if the wound is the least bit dirty, you get a *nasty* infection.......trust me.....ewww....did it...). and make sure it's dry before you touch anything

Fingernail polish remover (acetone type) or straight acetone will remove it.

[jumpingjay]

i use flat wound string. Havent had a problem with tha, and it makes sliding more effort less. And it also helps if ya got a side job doing concrete and built up some caollas like i have!