Took lessons as a kid, not fun. Now I am 61 starting again. hopefully can learn.
question: How long till fingers toughen up.
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Originally Posted by: jeffshawTook lessons as a kid, not fun. Now I am 61 starting again. hopefully can learn.
question: How long till fingers toughen up.
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I'm 3 month in using electric and I don't think about my fingers now.
Acoustic supposedly much tougher on the fingers
I'mm 66 and picked up a guitar for the first time
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Originally Posted by: jeffshawTook lessons as a kid, not fun. Now I am 61 starting again. hopefully can learn.
question: How long till fingers toughen up.
Hi there !
Actually, I`m 61 too. Started playing about 7 months ago and been in GT since March. When it comes to forming the calluses, everyone`s a bit different. Depends how long and often you play; whether you`re playing acoustic or electric as well as the action ( height of strings) and type/guage of strings. My experience was that it took about 3-4 weeks of consistent playing for the calluses to form and "harden" properly. For the first 8 weeks or so I had pain in my fingertips even after the calluses formed. I then had my tech lower the action and substitute lower guage strings and it made a huge difference. Acoustics as a rule require more finger pressure to fret than electrics; steel strings more than nylon and lowering the action makes it easier to fret as well.
Hopefully this will be of some help,
Jeff
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