Houston, we have a problem
By The Horse
@TheHorse (220116)
Walnut Creek, California
February 12, 2017 10:03am CST
I have a big problem, and I don't know how I'm going to solve it. I played upright bass last night in a 3-hour gig. But I hadn't played bass in awhile (no callouses), meaning the the index and middle fingers on the right hand are toast.
Now we have a four-hour farmer's market gig this morning, and it's the same band, so I have to play bass again. I'm not sure what I'm going to do. I've read things like crazy glue, tape, etc. Am I going to duct tape my fingers?
I don't want to bleed all over my friend's bass and spend the morning in pain. Farmer's markets are usually fun, with kids dancing, and parents trying to herd their littlies up to the tip jar to drop in a five spot. Any suggestions?
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@teamfreak16 (43418)
• Denver, Colorado
12 Feb 17
Try Liquid Skin. You should be able to get it at a bowling alley. It's worth a shot.
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@scarlet_woman (23463)
• United States
12 Feb 17
superglue.it'll wear off by night's end.
just don't touch anything til it's dry.
or gorilla snot if you have it.
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@scarlet_woman (23463)
• United States
13 Feb 17
@TheHorse it shouldn't take that long.most of those are dry soon after air hits it.
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@TheHorse (220116)
• Walnut Creek, California
13 Feb 17
@scarlet_woman I wonder if it could survive those big ol' bass strings. Duct tape was an hilarious but effective solution.
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@allknowing (137589)
• India
13 Feb 17
I was helping my maid to separate pepper from their stalks and this resulted in my wrist acting funny. I called up my physiotherapist and he gave me some exercies and that solved the problem. Yours is a different thing. You may have to use some padding but suggest you do not give up that opportunity to bring cheer to those kids at the farmers' market
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@garymarsh6 (23404)
• United Kingdom
12 Feb 17
The lucky people. I bet you sound fantastic in the background. I would love to hear this! Erm I guess you are going to need something that will stay on and not fly off half way through your performance. Ducktape would certainly be strong enough! Good luck and I hope it stays on!
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@garymarsh6 (23404)
• United Kingdom
13 Feb 17
@TheHorse That is brilliant. I love it! Thanks for sharing!
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@GardenGerty (160883)
• United States
12 Feb 17
I would buy a box of the fabric band aids that are designed for fingertips. Barring that, could you wear leather thimbles, like quilters? Have I seen picks that fit over the fingertips? I do not know and nothing is open on Sunday.
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@RasmaSandra (80659)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
12 Feb 17
Don't know anything about this but perhaps this YouTube can help
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
12 Feb 17
It is hard for me to put my finger on that problem. If you can play with band aids on, a stop on the way to the gig might be worth it. This could get painful.
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@Morleyhunt (21744)
• Canada
12 Feb 17
As a quilter, I can relate to sore fingers. I can't give you a magic cure. I just need to tough it out most of the time.
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@Morleyhunt (21744)
• Canada
13 Feb 17
@TheHorse I'm glad to hear that you found a solution that worked for you
@Justvcki (13)
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14 Feb 17
My dad used glue when it happened to him.
How is it being a psychologist?
