SubseaUK Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Hi all I have degenerative tendons in my chord hand and would like you guys to give informed opinion on what gauge strings I should or could use to extend playing life on a LP Traditional HP ?? Cheers Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marky Forrest Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Sorry to hear that Kev. I'd go with a light gauge. Maybe 8's or even 7's like Billy Gibbons uses. I never tried 7's so I can't recommend them. I have finger problems too and I use a hybrid blend. They go .009, .011, .016, .026, .036, .046. They are light enough for me to bend easily without being too easy. You're going to have to try some and see what works for you. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versatile Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 Many/most musician folks of a certain age :blink: experience some form of hand 'challenge'....... Tendonitis, carpal tunnel, RSI, arthritis etc etc Guitarists, violinists, flautists, pianists, accordionists..... I have been down to 8's on electric, but reverted to 9's for intonation reasons I read that Billy Gibbons used heavier strings until he spoke with BB King...... Another maybe obvious strategy is to keep a mental note of playing/practice times and perceived problems with pain or discomfort Warm the hands thoroughly before playing Consider hand massage from a physiotherapist.....some sports massage oils are very effective..... Caution with taking pain killers Good Luck....!! V Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 I concur about the lighter gauge strings. I have arthritis in my thumbs and barring is painful. I am figuring out different ways to play those chords. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubseaUK Posted January 18, 2018 Author Share Posted January 18, 2018 Thanks for all the input guys, all much apprreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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