Kimbabig Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 WIth all the talk of fingerpicking I wanted to join, but it seems that I use my right hand for a lot of tapping, and if I grew those fingernails out it could scratch the fretboard and mess with my playing. Jaxson mentioned something about Alaskan Fingerpicks, can I keep my fingernails short enough if I wear those? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damian Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 Yes, but you still need to keep your hair long, else they won't work........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimbabig Posted April 29, 2011 Author Share Posted April 29, 2011 That's funny you mention it Damian, I've been considering getting my hair cut for the hot summer. When I've been telling my friends about it I've been getting a lot of supporters and some people who almost shriek when I mention it. I'll see what happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saturn Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 IDK. Growing ones fingernails for the sole purpose of playing an instrument seems to me like something reserved for people whose full-time job is playing an instrument. Personally, long fingernails on men creep me out, so I would never do that myself. Plus, I work in a machine shop, so long nails wouldn't be a good idea for me anyway. Fingertips work fine for my playing, even if it's not as loud or sharp sounding. If you really need that extra volume and sharp attack I suggest those pick that fit on your fingertips like rings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damian Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 Keep us updated on your hair...You've had it long for some time......I finally cut mine in 2006, I had to; juries don't like long haired men.... Don't think I'll grow it back...The prob is the middle growing period....Too short to ponytail, blah blah blah... Try those picks out; I'm going to....Fingerpicking, takes effort to learn...Hmmm.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimbabig Posted April 29, 2011 Author Share Posted April 29, 2011 Saturn has a point, what would a long haired man with long fingernails look like? I think I'll try those finger picks out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fl00dsm0k3 Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 i can get my hair cut now that the pens are out for the playoffs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silenced Fred Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 Saturn has a point, what would a long haired man with long fingernails look like? I think I'll try those finger picks out. A chick. a very ugly chick I fingertap with my fingertips anyways, I am throwing a fingertap solo into tonight's gig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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