Members foo_fighter Posted September 25, 2009 Members Share Posted September 25, 2009 I am using roto sound round wounds and have built up callouses on my plucking fingers. the problem is that sometimes they dig into the string and "grip" causing problems with mainly with timing. I suppose the simple answer is to try a different brand of strings but I was wondering if anyone else has a problem similar to this and how to remedy it. thanks. Foo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Kaesh Posted September 25, 2009 Members Share Posted September 25, 2009 The simple answer is to play more carefully Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members foo_fighter Posted September 25, 2009 Author Members Share Posted September 25, 2009 playing carefully ain't rock n roll. lmao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Kaesh Posted September 25, 2009 Members Share Posted September 25, 2009 I assume the string gets gripped on the edge between the callus and normal skin, right? With time the callus may extend to fix the problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members foo_fighter Posted September 25, 2009 Author Members Share Posted September 25, 2009 yeah, the edge of the callous gets under the string too far and doesn't slip right off, it kinda hooks on the string. it seems like it happens less after the strings are on there for a while Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zachoff Posted September 25, 2009 Members Share Posted September 25, 2009 Play closer to the bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members foo_fighter Posted September 25, 2009 Author Members Share Posted September 25, 2009 i'll try that. i tend to rest my thumb on the top of the neck pickup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members wishicouldplayl Posted September 25, 2009 Members Share Posted September 25, 2009 I know EXACTLY what your talking about. It interferes with timing and fast plucking. Switch strings.Last week I bought a set of Rotosound Swings and took them off the bass the next day - terribly "grippy"Go to a nickel wound string like D'Addarios. Elixirs are a nice slippery string as well if you like them (I do). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rpsands Posted September 25, 2009 Members Share Posted September 25, 2009 I have this too but it's mostly a technique thing I think. Just have to adjust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members XylemBassGuitar Posted September 25, 2009 Members Share Posted September 25, 2009 If you absolutely love the Rotosounds and can't stand to part with them you could also try: 1) Putting a little GHS "Fast Fret" on the strings where you pluck them and/or on your fingertips before you play. I've also heard of a couple people who rub their fingertips on the tips of their noses to grease the action. 2) Using an emery board to slightly smooth your calluses and the transition between your calluses and non-callused skin. I have used this method for awhile because the rock-climbing I do makes my calluses extra-rough and grippy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members wades_keys Posted September 25, 2009 Members Share Posted September 25, 2009 In some cases, you can also rotate your plucking hand towards the thumb by a few degrees: this way you're using more of the side of your finger to pluck than the tip. This also helps to get more of an upright type of tone: I've seen Jeff Berlin do this (that's who I stole it off of) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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