Wearing gloves whilst playing bass

[jonunders]

Hi

I have noted that some bass players like to play wearing gloves. Why is this? What advantages, if any, are there and if so what are they made from, would fibres catch in the strings.

Jono

[dyerseve]

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Hi

I have noted that some bass players like to play wearing gloves. Why is this? What advantages, if any, are there and if so what are they made from, would fibres catch in the strings.

Jono
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If you are referring to Scott Devine from Scott's Bass Lessons, he wears them due to a medical condition called Focal Dystonia - the gloves stop his fingers from trembling.

Cant comment any other players.

[toneknob]

Here's Scott Devine's gloves story: http://www.scottsbasslessons.com/odds-and-sods/the-gloves

[toneknob]

Also, "why the hell are you wearing those stupid gloves". Answer at 4m30s.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOVGrGBeqiI

[jonunders]

Thanks for that. I don't have any medical conditions so no need to explore further. Other than aches + pains (knees, hips) carpal tunnel syndrome, memory loss and flactulence.

[dyerseve]

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Here's Scott Devine's gloves story: [url="http://www.scottsbasslessons.com/odds-and-sods/the-gloves"]http://www.scottsbas...sods/the-gloves[/url]
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Am I invisible or summat?

[lowhand_mike]

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Am I invisible or summat?
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who said that?

[fleabag]

Anyone seen dyerseve ?

[Dood]

I suppose most people go straight for Scott's reason, but there are plenty more. Some bassists are allergic to Nickel and thus use gloves to act as a barrier. I've heard of some who suffer from sticky / clammy hands, for whatever reason and like to use gloves to keep things dry when playing. This is actually quite a wise idea too because if you are playing long, sweaty gigs and digging in way too hard all the time, keeping the fingers dry can go a way to helping the prevention of blisters.

I've never tried using gloves so can't comment on experiences personally.

[skb558]

I sound as though I'm playing with mittens 😃

Edited February 2, 2017 by skb558

[Cato]

I'm sure I read that Scott's gloves have quite a short lifespan before they wear through and need replacing. He has to bulk order them.

[yorks5stringer]

Etienne Mbap wears gloves too, not sure if there are medical reasons in his case?

[Cuzzie]

I wore some gloves for a while, they were fingerless, but I was getting cramps in my hands.
Did they help, maybe they did with a little compression, could have been in the early days when I started, but hands are more used to it now so I don't really wear them

[uk_lefty]

I saw a bassist in a rage tribute band play in full clown outfit including white gloves. Played every line note perfect, no idea how he managed it.

[BassTractor]

Yeah, Scott Devine does this.
I wonder why...

[jpotter]

Etienne Mbap uses them because he likes the sound that he gets using them..All for the tone.

[FinnDave]

Holgar Czukay (Can's bassist) went through a phase of wearing gloves, no idea why though.

[Bassman Sam]

I use boxing gloves but that's mainly to save my eyesight.

[BassTractor]

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Uh oh! It's gonna kick off again!
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Ok then, so what tonegloves are best for metal?

[dyerseve]

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Ok then, so what tonegloves are best for metal?
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Umm chainmaille or studded-leather durr!!!

[BassTractor]

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Umm chainmaille or studded-leather durr!!!
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Tru dat!

[eddiehoffmann]

Anyone noticed any lack of heft when wearing gloves?

[Dood]

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Anyone noticed any lack of heft when wearing gloves?
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Well, it all changed when they stopped using the much heavier thread. New technology gloves just don't have what the old ones do best...

[fleabag]

For heavier thread, try welders gloves

[FinnDave]

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For heavier thread, try welders gloves
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I've got a pair of them, use them with the logburner. I'll have to try them at the next gig.