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Sore fingertips

Discussion in 'General Instruction [BG]' started by makanudo, Jul 10, 2013.

  1. Jul 10, 2013 #1
    makanudo

    makanudo

    Dec 26, 2008
    So I put on fresh D'Addario Pro Steels on my bass and borrowed an audio interface from a friend so as you can imagine I have been playing like crazy (around 14 hours in 2 days total), which resulted in really sore (destroyed would be a better word) fingertips.

    What are your best remedies for this? Do you guys put on some super glue and keep on playing or do you recommend to let them rest for a day or two?

    Cheers!
     
  2. Jul 10, 2013 #2
    two fingers

    two fingers Opinionated blowhard. But not mad about it. Inactive

    Feb 7, 2005
    Eastern NC USA
    1) Don't play 14 hours in two days.

    2) You joined this forum in 2008, so you have been playing for at least around five years. You don't have good calluses on your fingers yet?

    3) Don't play for 14 hours in two days.

    4) Watch some TV. Take a walk. Write a book. Call a girl. Eat a sandwich.

    5) Don't play for 14 hours in two days.

    I'm just giving you crap for sheer entertainment reasons. Sure, I have used super glue n a pinch. But if you don't have a gig for a few days, just don't play.

    P.S. Don't play for 14 in two days. It's ridiculous.
     
  3. Jul 10, 2013 #3
    makanudo

    makanudo

    Dec 26, 2008
    I stopped playing for quite some time so I had to develop them back a bit but with old strings, these new ones killed me big time.

    As for the 14 hours I just typed the amount of time Reaper had been in use for the past 2 days.. It is probably more like 8-10 hours in 2 days so chill lol
     
  4. Jul 10, 2013 #4
    two fingers

    two fingers Opinionated blowhard. But not mad about it. Inactive

    Feb 7, 2005
    Eastern NC USA
    I'm just giving you crap. By the way, steel strings don't work with the chemistry of my finger oils (or some such nonsense). I can't use them at all. They stick to my fingers and do lots of damage (mainly because I play pretty hard). I have to stay with nickels because they don't grab nearly as bad on my fingers.
     
  5. Jul 11, 2013 #5
    makanudo

    makanudo

    Dec 26, 2008
    I know them feels bro, my tips are all gray and stuff.. I might have to try those Nickels you talk about
     
  6. Jul 11, 2013 #6
    RxFunk

    RxFunk

    Dec 2, 2012
    Arizona
    Wear gloves
     
  7. Jul 11, 2013 #7
    two fingers

    two fingers Opinionated blowhard. But not mad about it. Inactive

    Feb 7, 2005
    Eastern NC USA
    I keep trying other strings but every time I do I come right back to good old D'Addario XL Nickels. They just work for me.
     
  8. Jul 11, 2013 #8
    atom1962

    atom1962 Supporting Member

    May 21, 2006
    Indianapolis. indiana
    i get my fingertips sore sometimes, i use crazy glue that i put between my nail and finger tip.....for my right hand
     
  9. Jul 11, 2013 #9
    fearceol

    fearceol

    Nov 14, 2006
    Ireland
    Prevention is better than cure. OP, give your fingers time to recover. Then start playing for short periods of time and increase the time gradually.
     
  10. Jul 11, 2013 #10
    makanudo

    makanudo

    Dec 26, 2008
    That is what I intend to do, no playing until the day after tomorrow, hopefully it'll be better.
     
  11. Jul 11, 2013 #11
    Ewo

    Ewo a/k/a Steve Cooper Supporting Member

    Apr 2, 2008
    Huntington WV
    On a couple occasions I wrapped surgical tape on my fingertips.