OldCowboy Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 I cut down a pure 100% woollen sock a few years ago after a recommendation right here in this forum. It makes your arm even hotter and sweatier than without! And it is uncomfortable walking around with one sock. [mellow] BluesKing777. Or without one sock! 😰 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 I thought all you Aussies cut the end of your socks so you could still wear your thongs ....laughed hard I did.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 2) all good. to each their own of course... absolutely Sal... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drathbun Posted July 19, 2017 Author Share Posted July 19, 2017 I thought I'd get a range of responses, and I did. I don't mind wiping down the guitar after playing and I probably won't be using this in the winter, but the sticky feeling of my forearm on a nitro guitar is just uncomfortable and unpleasant. It is NOT a problem on a poly or UV finish guitar. For those that cut up tube socks, I can't find lycra tube socks that don't fray. This thing is comfortable and cheap. I like it. BTW, the peeps at UMGF said you folks here would call me a "cork sniffer ". Huh?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 I thought I'd get a range of responses, and I did. I don't mind wiping down the guitar after playing and I probably won't be using this in the winter, but the sticky feeling of my forearm on a nitro guitar is just uncomfortable and unpleasant. It is NOT a problem on a poly or UV finish guitar. For those that cut up tube socks, I can't find lycra tube socks that don't fray. This thing is comfortable and cheap. I like it. BYW, the peeps at UMGF said you folks here would call me a "cork sniffer ". Huh?? hahahaha!!! Don't worry drath,, some folk, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scriv58 Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 The soulstealin' looky-box captured this image of yours truly playing with an old arm sock on a j45 rosewood, lefty no less, all while wearing a kittykat tshirt... Some people indeed! Pass the cork Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drathbun Posted July 19, 2017 Author Share Posted July 19, 2017 The soulstealin' looky-box captured this image of yours truly playing with an old arm sock on a j45 rosewood, lefty no less, all while wearing a kittykat tshirt... Some people indeed! Pass the cork Isn't that just a tat cover? ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scriv58 Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 only if it covers most of my body Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drathbun Posted July 20, 2017 Author Share Posted July 20, 2017 only if it covers most of my body :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droog Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 Thanks, I've been looking for this but didn't know what to look for. I don't mind cleaning up but the haze looks bad and I worry about making swirl marks from too much wiping. Also, it is only $9.99 on Amazon. Link below. http://a.co/aJiCUdI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drathbun Posted July 20, 2017 Author Share Posted July 20, 2017 BTW, the peeps at UMGF said you folks here would call me a "cork sniffer ". Huh?? I should have looked closer at the handles and avatars eh SCRIV? LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuestionMark Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 eventually the finish will be effected by the oils in the arm where it rests. But Jeff, if you don't care, great, it's your guitar. you don't have to care one bit. not a problem.. .... just my 2 cents, not trying to sound argumentative. I do care! And, I have a 1972 Gibson SJD bought in 1974 on which the finish is fine despite playing it for +40 years and not wearing a special sleeve in my arm...but rather cleaning the guitar after each gig. And, three 1965 Gibsons bought 20 some years ago that also are fine by wiping them after a gig. And a 2006 J-45 bought new in 2008 that I must have used for at least 50 gigs last summer, not wearing a sleeve in the summer, but cleaning them with a mild polish wipe after each gig...and there is no damage to any of the finishes dating back over 40 years. So I am not worried about any "eventually" as it's already been proven to me that if I wipe the guitar clean after a gig all is good (and the finish will not end up effected). I wipe the guitars down afterwards because I do care, so I am not clear with your statement of I don't have to care. But, I too do not wish to be argumentive but rather feel we can agree to disagree on this one.😄 QM aka Jazzman Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuestionMark Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 I cut down a pure 100% woollen sock a few years ago after a recommendation right here in this forum. It makes your arm even hotter and sweatier than without! And it is uncomfortable walking around with one sock. [mellow] BluesKing777. Too funny! QM aka Jazzman Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliasphobias Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 went with black after a failed search for the right argyle to go with the sunburst thanks for asking I was just pulling your leg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scriv58 Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 Likewise here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theflyingturtle Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 That's a really good idea. I like the sock idea too. I think that the stretchy plastic fabric would be too sweaty here where I live and a cotton sock might breath better. I usually don't mind honest wear, less so on a sunburst finish, but there's no way a scratched up guitar represents an improvement over the way the guitar came from the factory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jannusguy2 Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 Thanks, I've been looking for this but didn't know what to look for. I don't mind cleaning up but the haze looks bad and I worry about making swirl marks from too much wiping. Also, it is only $9.99 on Amazon. Link below. http://a.co/aJiCUdI Thanks! Just snagged one. Welcome to the forum! I recently decided to sell my Roy Smeck and wound up taking it to the shop to have the arm gunk buffed out as it would not come off completely with the usual methods. This solution will be much less expensive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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