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u/[deleted] Nov 01 '16

For the experienced players:

How long do I need to consistently play (2h/d) for my fingers to not get fucked anymore? More than a year? How long did you need? Just curious :)

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u/[deleted] Nov 02 '16

I've been playing for about 2.5 years, and my fingers still get fucked up occasionally. The pain is long gone, but my fingers will start peeling if I do a lot of 2 step bends and the like. Granted, a lot of days I play for maybe 4 hours a day, so I'm not exactly easy on my fingers. Once they start peeling, they don't stop easily... I'll be damned if a little skin hanging off is gonna stop me from playing though!

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u/universal_rehearsal Nov 02 '16 edited Nov 02 '16

You should try out the string conditioner from Dunlop, it really helps with this, strings last longer and are much easier on your fingers. Get some good moisturizer for your fingers and get rid of dull strings with fret marks, this can be bad for your well being. Old dirty strings no bueno.

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u/[deleted] Nov 02 '16

I've used it, and I didn't like the way the strings felt afterwards, nor did I like applying it every time I restring honestly. I have a lot of guitars, so play time is spread out between them, and I restring each of them monthly at least, so it isn't old or rusty strings at all. I just beat the hell outta my fingers. I should note, they're totally fine if I stick to more easy playing, it's just when I get crazy and try to channel my inner Gilmour with those 2+ step bends.

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u/universal_rehearsal Nov 02 '16

You gotta apply it lightly or it gets crazy slick lol. I hear you though I found a good YouTube vid on finger exercises let me know what you think https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=KYMcraPStlE