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Fingertip Calluses

Mr BubblesMr Bubbles David Koresh SuperstarRegistered User regular
edited January 2009 in Help / Advice Forum
I have been playing a lot of bass guitar recently after taking a long break from it

It's ripping my fingertips to shreds on both hands

What is the best way to quickly redevelop the calluses I had before?

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  • gobassgogobassgo Registered User regular
    edited January 2009
    If your fingertips are being ripped apart, take it easy.
    The only way to redevelop them is to just practice, but don't overdo it.

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  • CycloneRangerCycloneRanger Registered User regular
    edited January 2009
    In the meantime you can put a thin layer of cyanoacrylate (sold as superglue or crazy glue) on your fingertips when playing to prevent the shredding.

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  • RUNN1NGMANRUNN1NGMAN Registered User regular
    edited January 2009
    Can you buy lighter strings until you build your fingers back up?

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  • Sparticus773Sparticus773 Registered User regular
    edited January 2009
    The calluses develop AFTER your skin has healed. They are a defense mechanism type, take a break and let your fingers heal, then start up again. It will only take 1-2 two cycles before they develop.

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  • DemerdarDemerdar Registered User regular
    edited January 2009
    Just take a little break (not a long one mind you). Put some super glue on them.

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  • DaemonionDaemonion Mountain Man USARegistered User regular
    edited January 2009
    The fastest way is to keep doing what you're doing, with short breaks to let the skin heal.

    I get gnarly blood blisters from drumming. Once the blisters pop, I give them a 24-48 break for the skin to heal and it is nice and thick. The only way I get blisters again is if I somehow lose the callouses.

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  • garroad_rangarroad_ran Registered User regular
    edited January 2009
    Rubbing alcohol on the fingertips helps to dry out the skin and build calluses faster. Little tip I learned from a guy called Eric Clapton.

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  • FallingmanFallingman Registered User regular
    edited January 2009
    The commando way theay rowers use is to pop them then dip them in Meth Spirits.

    Apparently after you stop crying, calluses will form.

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  • Mr BubblesMr Bubbles David Koresh Superstar Registered User regular
    edited January 2009
    Since we have another rehearsal on Thursday I'll probably use the superglue technique for the moment, then just let the things build up after resting

    Cheers fellas

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