From what I have read, you should never burst a blister, as the liquid inside contains nature's very own disinfectant. This cuts out the need for iodine and all those other things you list.
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Still getting blisters...
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From what I have read, you should never burst a blister, as the liquid inside contains nature's very own disinfectant. This cuts out the need for iodine and all those other things you list.
But how to you play when the whole tip of your finger is one giant blister for a whole week?
OP, this is what I did--
Play. Get blister. Wait 2 days with out playing. Pop blister by going in with a needle at the far edge, thru good skin (might hurt but it will keep the dead blister skin from ripping off). Seal hole with super glue. Use hand sanitizer or alcohol to dry out the dead skin. The blistered skin should reattach itself over time to the skin below it, making a callus.
Good luck!
ive heard it too but it takes forever for it to heal and if it heals on its own you might not get a callus, thats what he needs. ive always had good luck with this myself but it hurts alot to do it
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Have you ever tried this stuff?
The bassist in one of the bands that practices next to us turned me onto after seeing my fingers one night.
Have you ever tried this stuff?
The bassist in one of the bands that practices next to us turned me onto after seeing my fingers one night.
This is a good trick (I use my nose, or behind my ear). Also, try sanding down your fingertips with an emory board (cheap nail file) until they're smooth, then rub your fingers on your clothes (to remove the dust) THEN rub your nose to get some oils.
Supposedly, the emory board/nose oil is a Stanley Clarke trick. What you're doing is attempting to minimize the friction between your fingers and the strings.
Also, when Jaco supposedly talked about "chicken grease", I'd be willing to bet this is what he really meant.
Today I found the ultimate solution!
After a couple of months of not touching my bass (too much work but now the trade-show season is finally over), I spent an hour yesterday with Rutger Gunnarsson (abba) licks, and after that session my index finger was completely smashed by a huge ugly blister.
As I wanted to continue today, I tried to figure out what to do, but really didnt feel like soaking my fingers in cancerogenous super glue or any other hazardous chemicals.
Then I came to think of someting, Compeed!!
http://www.compeed.com/
As I have quite big feet (european size 46), I always need to use Compeed when I get new shoes, so I always have it in my medical locker.
I carefully punctured the blister, and let it dry for some hour, not removing the damaged skin, just a needle tick.. then I took a "heel patch", cut it in two pieces and fit one of the pieces right over the blister, and rubbed the Compeed right on to the finger tip starting right where the nail ends... then I had to cut with a razor (careful!!!) on the other side to make it fit smooth and "even" over the rest of the fingertip, and finally when rubbed on, I cut the outstanding "parts" with a small scissors.
And guess what?
IT WORKED LIKE CHARM!!
I played for 2 hours now, great tone, no pain what so ever, and no rests on the string as with normal band aid etc.
If you never tried this, go get some Compeed NOW, and a small razor and a scissors, and keep it in your bass tools compartment, I will never have to worry about blisters ever again!!!
Amazing!!!
Cheers
D.Don
After a couple of months of not touching my bass (too much work but now the trade-show season is finally over), I spent an hour yesterday with Rutger Gunnarsson (abba) licks, and after that session my index finger was completely smashed by a huge ugly blister.
As I wanted to continue today, I tried to figure out what to do, but really didnt feel like soaking my fingers in cancerogenous super glue or any other hazardous chemicals.
Then I came to think of someting, Compeed!!
http://www.compeed.com/
As I have quite big feet (european size 46), I always need to use Compeed when I get new shoes, so I always have it in my medical locker.
I carefully punctured the blister, and let it dry for some hour, not removing the damaged skin, just a needle tick.. then I took a "heel patch", cut it in two pieces and fit one of the pieces right over the blister, and rubbed the Compeed right on to the finger tip starting right where the nail ends... then I had to cut with a razor (careful!!!) on the other side to make it fit smooth and "even" over the rest of the fingertip, and finally when rubbed on, I cut the outstanding "parts" with a small scissors.
And guess what?
IT WORKED LIKE CHARM!!
I played for 2 hours now, great tone, no pain what so ever, and no rests on the string as with normal band aid etc.
If you never tried this, go get some Compeed NOW, and a small razor and a scissors, and keep it in your bass tools compartment, I will never have to worry about blisters ever again!!!
Amazing!!!
Cheers
D.Don
You know your a bassist when you can put a flame under your finger longer than the rest of the band. ;D
And there I spent another 1 1/2 hours playing, with the Compeed, no pain, no problems, just plain good practice!
I totally recommend this now!!!
Cheers,
D.Don
I totally recommend this now!!!
Cheers,
D.Don
And yet another hour..
Guys, Compeed is your friend!!
(No I dont work for them...)
Cheers,
D.Don
Guys, Compeed is your friend!!
(No I dont work for them...)
Cheers,
D.Don
