Members racoustic Posted July 15, 2013 Members Share Posted July 15, 2013 So all acoustic guitar playes out there - my question is - how do you protect your fingertips (skin) from all the string wear? Especially if you are playing solos and barr chords with Medium gauge strings (13!!!!). Today after playing, I noiticed one of my fingers had noticeable wear on the fingertips. I am afraid I am going to loose my skin at this rate. lolAre thre any tips? Thanks a ton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DeepEnd Posted July 15, 2013 Members Share Posted July 15, 2013 As you continue playing, you'll develop calluses on the ends of your fingers. Just be patient (and maybe try light gauge [.012] strings). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FretFiend. Posted July 15, 2013 Members Share Posted July 15, 2013 Lots of play time usually builds up the calluses so that's not a problem. If you are really having problems try a product called New Skin. It builds a coating on the ends of your fingers. I hear that Stevie Ray Vaughn used super glue on his fingers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members garthman Posted July 15, 2013 Members Share Posted July 15, 2013 DeepEnd wrote: As you continue playing, you'll develop calluses on the ends of your fingers. Just be patient . . . . This ^ ^ ^ . And don't overdo it in the early stages of learning. Best advice of all I can give is start out on nylon strings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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