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[quote name='Ross' post='1297308' date='Jul 8 2011, 03:15 PM']Well I've done a st johns course and I read a lot about human physiology and medicine as it's something which has always interested me. Not a recognised treatment but a bit of pain never hurt anyone Good luck with the gig[/quote] Cheers mate. Just wanted to say I took the advice here and loaded up with Elixir strings. Took the opportunity to clean the neck up as well. Boy oh boy these strings are good! They sound like a new set that have been gigged a couple of times, just enough to take the real zing out of them. Beautiful beautiful warm and yet crisp sound, and so smooth to the touch. Thanks for all the tips.

[quote name='Ross' post='1296282' date='Jul 7 2011, 06:53 PM']I either man up or use superglue. Always got some form of cut on my hands/ fingers one way or another, when I first started learning proper knife technique in the kitchen I had a monstrous amount. Just doesn't phase me any more. Apparently if you piss on your hands the ammonia forms callous. Some baseball players do it.[/quote] This isn't a problem caused by the cut itself this is soft new skin which will blister, guaranteed. As I say I'm doing two gigs in one day and where the finger has had a dressing on (because of a cut near the tip) the skin went all white and soggy and now has peeled off taking the hard callous with it. With use it'll harden again. I just don't have time at present, the gig is tomorrow. If I do cut myself I'll try to remember the tip about 'manning up' though. They didn't teach it on the first aid courses I've attended but it sounds interesting.

[quote name='mcnach' post='1293747' date='Jul 5 2011, 06:56 PM']I've used superglue for mild cuts... worked great everytime. I buy the one that comes with a small applying brush. Lives in my bass case. I don't need it often, but it's been a life saver for me and my guitarist on separate occasions.[/quote] Yes that's exactly the situation I'm in. I don't usually need it but I've damaged one important digit. I'll look out for the brush on type.

[quote name='flyfisher' post='1293368' date='Jul 5 2011, 01:30 PM']Well, I wouldn't recommend drinking the stuff, but it seems a well-established method for toughening up skin, which superglue won't do at all of course. [url="http://www.guitarfact.com/painful-calluses-solutions-and-information"]http://www.guitarfact.com/painful-calluses...and-information[/url][/quote] Thanks - sorry for my flippancy, I do appreciate the advice.

[quote name='flyfisher' post='1293342' date='Jul 5 2011, 01:11 PM']No direct experience here but didn't people use 'surgical spirit' to harden-up the skin on their feet? Ha! Just thought I'd check that and found this at: [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rubbing_alcohol"]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rubbing_alcohol[/url] "[i]Isopropyl rubbing alcohol can also be supplied in a 99% concentration. This product can also be used to harden skin, such as in the case of the feet of novice hikers, [b]or the fingertips of guitarists[/b]. Care should always be taken, and the label should be read carefully[/i]" I've got an old bottle of the stuff somewhere that I bought from a chemist many years ago - reckon I should dig it out and dip my fingers in it. [/quote] I'm in recovery so avoid strong spirits, but thanks for the tip

[quote name='JTUK' post='1293235' date='Jul 5 2011, 11:57 AM']Soak the hands in a salt solution and play cleanly. I'd have a plaster on if it was the part I fretted with[/quote] [quote name='Big_Stu' post='1293317' date='Jul 5 2011, 12:57 PM']Superglue for me; I've used it on serious cuts many times. Also had it used once in hospital too. It's what it was originally intended for IIRC, though not the same as the over-the-counter stuff.[/quote] Thanks both. I shall soak and glue. Also have ordered Elixirs. Still not convinced about the gloves....

[quote name='Doctor J' post='1293222' date='Jul 5 2011, 11:48 AM']Maybe a set of Elixirs to cut down on friction from the string too.[/quote] Thanks, but I've left it a bit late - unless Stringbusters still deliver as fast as they used to. It was about 5 minutes before you placed the order in the old days...

[quote name='Gareth Hughes' post='1293194' date='Jul 5 2011, 11:24 AM']So my vote is superglue, and try to avoid using your middle finger.[/quote] Thanks Gareth

[quote name='silddx' post='1293105' date='Jul 5 2011, 09:43 AM'][url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=90264&hl"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=90264&hl[/url][/quote] Don't think I've time to order gloves nor the panache to carry them off, but thanks. Any other votes for super glue?

I'm interested in anyone who has actual first hand experience - I've already heard lots of rumours!! This weekend I've got two gigs with different bands on the same day, and last week I gashed my finger. Middle finger left hand. It's pretty well healed now, dressings off for a few days but the skin is peeling, soft and sore. No actual open wound, but I've lost my carefully built callous completely. I know it'll be extremely painful long before the end of the second set so... I've had recommended: A ) Gaffa tape (well, of course) B ) Nail varnish C ) New skin spray on liquid 'plaster' D ) Super glue I of course keep my strings squeaky clean as I know this helps reduce friction too. Any help very gratefully received.

I agree. Really unusual without being silly.

[quote name='The inglourious bass turd' post='1167615' date='Mar 18 2011, 10:38 PM']Where was that from? I am looking on t'net, and can only find in the £150 bracket.....[/quote] It was from soundslive.co.uk but they seem not to have them any more - sorry....

+1 for the MP-BT1. Not had mine long but I picked it up new for £99 delivered and it's worth every penny.

Big order of cables arrived Friday, gigged with Saturday. All work, all beautiful, envy of the rest of my band. thanks yet again Dave. If you are new and wondering how a guy making cables gets all this positive feedback, don't worry about it; just order from him, you'll soon see what all the fuss is about.

Another West Country bassist - excellent! Welcome. (I wasn't born round here either...)

Bought a beautiful pedal board from Ryan. Do not hesitate to trade with, buy from or sell to this man. He has not only been the perfect gent throughout the whole deal but his honesty is above and beyond anything you'd expect. When I tell you that people tried offering more money if he would break our deal and he sent them packing that is all you need to know. A man of his word, a man of integrity - thank you sir.

Another West Country bass player! Welcome.

Anywhere away from the home is covered. Anywhere.

[quote name='Blademan_98' post='1149990' date='Mar 4 2011, 11:39 PM']I have been wondering if I should get insurance now I am gigging on a more regular basis. Does house insurance cover the stuff if it's at a paid gig? Perhaps it would be best to get musicians insurance? (not that I class myself as a musician lol)[/quote] Entirely up to you how you do it but I just recommend that you do. My stuff is covered in the venue, in the car park, in transit to and from, in rehearsal etc etc

I'm sure this has been covered but it will stand reiterating. I share a lock up with my brother in law. He keeps classic motorcycles and I keep my trailer and speaker cabs. In a reasonably quiet location on a pleasant estate. Well it got broken into and being just after Christmas I had more stuff than usual in there to make room in the house for the festivities. To cut this short my flight case full of cables, effects pedals, microphones, straps, tools, ear plugs, torch, strings, batteries, fast fret, set lists, recording stuff, power supplies, gaffa tape etc etc etc etc was taken. Either it was too easy (being on wheels) or they got surprised or didn't expect to see such big heavy boxes but that was (thankfully) all they took. Now I'm a musician, and therefore disorganised, shambolic and utterly dependant on my partner for anything practical. In this case that means my wife. Unbeknown to me she examined our insurance a while back and discovered that my gear is covered under our hose insurance but not anywhere else. For a minor financial adjustment she was able to procure a 'contents away from home' add-on to our policy. Bear in mind I once caught a punter walking out of a gig with a very nice Strat under his coat belonging not to me but to the band that had just finished, it is all too easy to lose precious kit. I mean to say we've all had to leave stuff in the car in some pretty dodgy locations right? So as I say - get covered, if I wasn't then I'd be looking at a couple of grand to replace kit and that is money I don't have. ps she just shouted through to say my camera, mountain bike and all are covered too.

I'm back again as I have been a royal pain in the arse to Dave, demanding cables in a hurry, getting him to spend hours preparing quotes, changing my order as he goes along and all the time he has been calm, polite, professional and helpful. Also I have to say the new instrument cables are a revelation. Get his top of the range stuff you won't believe how good it makes your kit sound. So a public thank you to Dave who is helping me recover from having a pile of kit stolen, a further endorsement of his product, prices, efficiency and all round goodness. Thanks Dave I will never buy a cable from anyone else.