is there gloves for playing guitar?

rockman

well i have short fat fingers that cant reach accross the fret board,also i have several pieces of broken glass in my fretting hand ,after a few minutes my hand aches terribly.i figured till i get the pieces removed surgically,using a glove could help.

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http://www.fingergloves.com/
i found this, maybe it could work out.

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What guitar can I get that is cheap and good?

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Mishogyny

What acoustic guitar should I get? I would like built in tuners, between $200-$600, and should be a decent guitar (decent sound quality and reliable). Are there any guitars with other special features I should be aware of? Please help me

Answer
I can find no fault with the brands of instruments that have been mentioned thus far. But brand isn’t as important as finding the guitar that’s right for you. No one else can really tell you what to buy. It’s sort of like buying a baseball glove. Brand can give you some assurance but in the end what really matters is how it fits, feels and works for you. There are plenty of no name brands out there that are perfectly fine. You have to go to a music store and hold them, Try them out. If you can’t play, have someone play them for you. But pluck them and fret them as though you can play. Find the neck, body size and sound that pleases you.

•You need to make sure you get one with a good neck. When you sight up the neck, the strings will get progressively further away from the frets, as they progress further up the neck. Less change is better.

•You’ll want to make sure the neck is not bowed. If the strings start close to the frets then further then close again, DON’T buy it. It may be something that can be fixed but make it someone else’s problem.

•Get one with a truss rod. A truss rod is a bar that goes through the neck and allows for adjustment of the neck.

•Make sure the width of the neck is suitable. Players with larger hands usually prefer wider necks.

•Sit down and hold the guitar as though you’re playing. How is the weight and balance? Does it suit you?

•If you pluck the strings and they buzz, the strings are probably too close to the neck for you.

•If you find it really difficult to press the strings down, the strings are probably to far away from the neck for you.

•Before you finish, try turning one or two of the tuning keys to see how they feel. You can gauge the quality of them by how they feel. You’re looking for smooth and precise.

Take your time with this purchase. Compare the prices on the makes and models in the stores to the prices at Musicians Friend or American Musical Supply. These are reliable online instrument vendors. If the price online and the price at the local music store are comparable, buy from the local store. They are the ones who have spent time with you and let you handle their stock. Besides, you’ll probably need accessories and guidance from them in the future.

Once you find your match, be prepared to have sore fingertips for awhile. It will take at least a month (depending on how much you practice) to build up calluses

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How to thourghly clean an electric guitar bridge?

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emma n

I just acquired an electric Lyon guitar and the bridge is absoutey filthy. When you are looking down the neck at the bridge there is a. Heaping load of dust and dirt. How do I clean that?

Answer
soft bristle tooth brush and compressed air in most cases, but with a low end Lyon who knows what little kids bed its been under, might want to use a hasmat suit or at least rubber gloves and dust mask before touching it. god only know what kind of critters or nastyness could be living on it. sure as heck wasn't in any ones prized collection

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Is it possible to get an allergic reaction from nickel guitar strings?

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Morten S

I just baught some DR guitar strings for my electric guitar, and i was wondering if i possibly could get an allergic reaction from them, since they are nickel coated. I have a gig in about a month, and will this effect my playing if i get an allergic reaction? I do not want to mess up my fingers so i can't practice/play at the gig.

Can someone please help, thanks...

Answer
Yes nickel can cause contact dermatitis a form of skin allergy .to avoid this you have to wear gloves

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How to thourghly clean an electric guitar bridge?

How to thourghly clean an electric guitar bridge?

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emma n

I just acquired an electric Lyon guitar and the bridge is absoutey filthy. When you are looking down the neck at the bridge there is a. Heaping load of dust and dirt. How do I clean that?

Answer
soft bristle tooth brush and compressed air in most cases, but with a low end Lyon who knows what little kids bed its been under, might want to use a hasmat suit or at least rubber gloves and dust mask before touching it. god only know what kind of critters or nastyness could be living on it. sure as heck wasn't in any ones prized collection

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How to thourghly clean an electric guitar bridge?

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emma n

I just acquired an electric Lyon guitar and the bridge is absoutey filthy. When you are looking down the neck at the bridge there is a. Heaping load of dust and dirt. How do I clean that?

Answer
soft bristle tooth brush and compressed air in most cases, but with a low end Lyon who knows what little kids bed its been under, might want to use a hasmat suit or at least rubber gloves and dust mask before touching it. god only know what kind of critters or nastyness could be living on it. sure as heck wasn't in any ones prized collection

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Is it possible to get an allergic reaction from nickel guitar strings?

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Morten S

I just baught some DR guitar strings for my electric guitar, and i was wondering if i possibly could get an allergic reaction from them, since they are nickel coated. I have a gig in about a month, and will this effect my playing if i get an allergic reaction? I do not want to mess up my fingers so i can't practice/play at the gig.

Can someone please help, thanks...

Answer
Yes nickel can cause contact dermatitis a form of skin allergy .to avoid this you have to wear gloves

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What guitar can I get that is cheap and good?

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Mishogyny

What acoustic guitar should I get? I would like built in tuners, between $200-$600, and should be a decent guitar (decent sound quality and reliable). Are there any guitars with other special features I should be aware of? Please help me

Answer
I can find no fault with the brands of instruments that have been mentioned thus far. But brand isn’t as important as finding the guitar that’s right for you. No one else can really tell you what to buy. It’s sort of like buying a baseball glove. Brand can give you some assurance but in the end what really matters is how it fits, feels and works for you. There are plenty of no name brands out there that are perfectly fine. You have to go to a music store and hold them, Try them out. If you can’t play, have someone play them for you. But pluck them and fret them as though you can play. Find the neck, body size and sound that pleases you.

•You need to make sure you get one with a good neck. When you sight up the neck, the strings will get progressively further away from the frets, as they progress further up the neck. Less change is better.

•You’ll want to make sure the neck is not bowed. If the strings start close to the frets then further then close again, DON’T buy it. It may be something that can be fixed but make it someone else’s problem.

•Get one with a truss rod. A truss rod is a bar that goes through the neck and allows for adjustment of the neck.

•Make sure the width of the neck is suitable. Players with larger hands usually prefer wider necks.

•Sit down and hold the guitar as though you’re playing. How is the weight and balance? Does it suit you?

•If you pluck the strings and they buzz, the strings are probably too close to the neck for you.

•If you find it really difficult to press the strings down, the strings are probably to far away from the neck for you.

•Before you finish, try turning one or two of the tuning keys to see how they feel. You can gauge the quality of them by how they feel. You’re looking for smooth and precise.

Take your time with this purchase. Compare the prices on the makes and models in the stores to the prices at Musicians Friend or American Musical Supply. These are reliable online instrument vendors. If the price online and the price at the local music store are comparable, buy from the local store. They are the ones who have spent time with you and let you handle their stock. Besides, you’ll probably need accessories and guidance from them in the future.

Once you find your match, be prepared to have sore fingertips for awhile. It will take at least a month (depending on how much you practice) to build up calluses

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Is there any sort of paint thinner that can be used to remove paint off of an electric Guitar?

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Sean C

I have an old electric guitar that I am in the process of repainting. I have removed most of the paint by sanding but cannot sand out the details. Is there any sort of paint thinner that I can use to remove the remaining paint WITHOUT damaging the wood?

Answer
Any paint stripper for furniture should work, since they're designed not to damage wood. Just be very careful not to get it into any of the electrical parts. Wear gloves, and if you can, do it outside, the fumes can be pretty awful.

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How can I apply paint designs to my guitar?

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Nathan

I was thinking on painting some pin-stripes, or something like that, on my guitar. I was wondering if I would just be able to cover up spots with tape and spray it and let it dry, or is there more to it?

Also, I've heard that Duplicolor® is a good paint to use; is this true?

Answer
Hello there,

Just tape and spray? Nope. There is more to it than that. A lot more.

Duplicolor? Not on a guitar.

Since you are adding detail and not removing the old finish, you need to match the new paint with the present finish. Go check the manufactures specs to see what type of finish was used. If the finish is lacquer, then use lacquer. If the finish is urethane, use urethane. If you have a very cheap guitar, the finish might be poly.

Clean the areas to be painted. Lighter fluid usually works. Test it on a small spot on the back to make sure it does not damage the finish. Clean the body. Then do not handle the body after you have cleaned it. Wear gloves. An air brush is best for small detail work. Use whatever you have. Shoot on your color coats.

Now you are faced with the clear coat issue. If the detail area is small and only in one place, you might get by without clear coating the entire body. If you have detail work on many locations of the body, you are probably going to have to clear coat the entire body.

If you have to clear coat the entire body (everything will have to be removed -- everything). Shoot on the clear coats. Wet sand between coats with 400 grit paper. Shoot on many coats of clear. Than after the last clear coat let it cure. Then wet sand with progressively finer grit. From 600 up to 2000.

If you only put a small detail on, you may clear coat over it without redoing the entire body. Then sanding is on an as needed basis.

Later,

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Is it possible to get an allergic reaction from nickel guitar strings?

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Morten S

I just baught some DR guitar strings for my electric guitar, and i was wondering if i possibly could get an allergic reaction from them, since they are nickel coated. I have a gig in about a month, and will this effect my playing if i get an allergic reaction? I do not want to mess up my fingers so i can't practice/play at the gig.

Can someone please help, thanks...

Answer
Yes nickel can cause contact dermatitis a form of skin allergy .to avoid this you have to wear gloves

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How can I apply paint designs to my guitar?

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Nathan

I was thinking on painting some pin-stripes, or something like that, on my guitar. I was wondering if I would just be able to cover up spots with tape and spray it and let it dry, or is there more to it?

Also, I've heard that Duplicolor® is a good paint to use; is this true?

Answer
Hello there,

Just tape and spray? Nope. There is more to it than that. A lot more.

Duplicolor? Not on a guitar.

Since you are adding detail and not removing the old finish, you need to match the new paint with the present finish. Go check the manufactures specs to see what type of finish was used. If the finish is lacquer, then use lacquer. If the finish is urethane, use urethane. If you have a very cheap guitar, the finish might be poly.

Clean the areas to be painted. Lighter fluid usually works. Test it on a small spot on the back to make sure it does not damage the finish. Clean the body. Then do not handle the body after you have cleaned it. Wear gloves. An air brush is best for small detail work. Use whatever you have. Shoot on your color coats.

Now you are faced with the clear coat issue. If the detail area is small and only in one place, you might get by without clear coating the entire body. If you have detail work on many locations of the body, you are probably going to have to clear coat the entire body.

If you have to clear coat the entire body (everything will have to be removed -- everything). Shoot on the clear coats. Wet sand between coats with 400 grit paper. Shoot on many coats of clear. Than after the last clear coat let it cure. Then wet sand with progressively finer grit. From 600 up to 2000.

If you only put a small detail on, you may clear coat over it without redoing the entire body. Then sanding is on an as needed basis.

Later,

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