myspace.com/jessenoah Posted December 3, 2008 Posted December 3, 2008 the fretboard gouge thread got me thinking how long do YOU guys wear your finger nails?
ninety1vee Posted December 3, 2008 Posted December 3, 2008 my nails are cut to the quick, f#@$ the b.s. long fingernails+fretboards=disgusting visual
SRV-Zeppelin Posted December 3, 2008 Posted December 3, 2008 Usually pretty short. I just absent-mindedly tear the ends off on a regular basis, so they stay short. I only use nail clippers for my toes...
Taylor Player Posted December 3, 2008 Posted December 3, 2008 As a fingerstyle acoustic player, I keep them very short on my fretting hand (left) and slightly longer on my right hand so I can use the nail for additional attack when playing if needed. Mostly I use the finger pad on my right hand, but some songs need additional attack or slap type sound which means you have to use the nail. I also use my index nail on my right hand for bluesy runs by basically pretending to hold a pick and using the nail. Works good that way on my Strat too.
KSG_Standard Posted December 3, 2008 Posted December 3, 2008 I keep my fingernails short...but my toenails are well over an inch in length. Any other personal info you'd like?
Homz Posted December 3, 2008 Posted December 3, 2008 I keep my fingernails short...but my toenails are well over an inch in length. Any other personal info you'd like? Helps you dig into that Corpus Christi sand uhh?
KSG_Standard Posted December 3, 2008 Posted December 3, 2008 I think it looks kinda sexy when I where flip-flops...
Homz Posted December 3, 2008 Posted December 3, 2008 I like South Padre Island better. Or that was pre most recent hurricane.
rocketman Posted December 3, 2008 Posted December 3, 2008 Nice and short for me too. They get even shorter during Bills and Sabres seasons for me (man, they're killing me...).
myspace.com/jessenoah Posted December 3, 2008 Author Posted December 3, 2008 am i the only guy here who wears my nails long? i cant play with short nails
Flight959 Posted December 4, 2008 Posted December 4, 2008 Along with my other bad habits, I also bite my nails.... I cant stand having any sort of nail whilst playing... Flight959
daveinspain Posted December 4, 2008 Posted December 4, 2008 I keep my nails short specially my left (neck) hand.... In Spain a lot of the Spanish Classical o Flamenco players have long right hand nails for finger picking...
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