This is slightly gross but I now realise why I see so many players rub their noses or lick their fingers before taking solos or playing challenging parts. One of my favourites, Jeff Andrews used to do this a lot. Had a gig last night after a really long and stressful work day, rush to the gig, turn up late so I have to plug in and play as soon as I’m through the door, no time to wash or warm up, venue is sweaty and my bass has brand new roundwound strings on it, and as soon as I hit the first no