Sore Finger!

[Fuzzbass2000]

Long time player - recently had to put a fresh set of Chromes on one of my shorties after the last set finally gave up the ghost. Struggling with blistering on my right hand index finger damaging my finger tip. (I am right handed)

 

My technique hasn’t changed, and I do tend to dig in a fair bit, but I’ve never had this much trouble.  They certainly don’t feel like the last set and whilst they’re relatively new, Ive done 20-25 shows with them and they should start to feel a bit broken in by now.

 

Did they change the formula? Also any tips on anything I can do to sort this out?

Edited July 8, 2022 by Fuzzbass2000
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[Mykesbass]

Surgical spirit will help the finger but not the cause.

[Coilte]

6 hours ago, Fuzzbass2000 said:

 

 

My technique hasn’t changed, and I do tend to dig in a fair bit

 

 

Time to change it to playing with a lighter touch. Higher up the amp and let it do the work.  

[Bolo]

Did you check the set up? Action may have changed with the fresh strings.

Otherwise try some fast-fret.

[Count Bassy]

On 08/07/2022 at 09:34, Coilte said:

Time to change it to playing with a lighter touch. Higher up the amp and let it do the work.  

Personally I disagree with this. A gently plucked string highly amplified does not sound the same as a "dug in" string.

[Dad3353]

1 hour ago, Count Bassy said:

... A gently plucked string highly amplified does not sound the same as a "dug in" string.

 

... but one's fingers hurt less. 

[Count Bassy]

On 09/07/2022 at 23:50, Dad3353 said:

 

... but one's fingers hurt less. 

One has to suffer for one's art, Dad.

Edited July 11, 2022 by Count Bassy
To avoid arrest by the Apostrophe Police. Thanks Dad.

[Dad3353]

Indeed. 

[Coilte]

On 09/07/2022 at 22:20, Count Bassy said:

Personally I disagree with this. A gently plucked string highly amplified does not sound the same as a "dug in" string.

I doubt if the guy sitting at the back (or at the front..for that matter) of the venue could tell the difference. 😉 Why suffer unnecessarily...or at all ?

[yorks5stringer]

Sore Finger? Were'nt they signed to Apple Records at one point?

[Count Bassy]

3 hours ago, Coilte said:

I doubt if the guy sitting at the back (or at the front..for that matter) of the venue could tell the difference. 😉 Why suffer unnecessarily...or at all ?

Firstly, I probably disagree; the attack and decay, harmonic content etc. are all different.

 

Secondly, if is true, then the same people couldn't tell the difference between a Squier and an Alembic - but we don't all play Squiers, do we?

[jazzyvee]

On 09/07/2022 at 22:20, Count Bassy said:

Personally I disagree with this. A gently plucked string highly amplified does not sound the same as a "dug in" string.

I agree and I also used to play harder with the result, sore finger tips. Generally that was for tonal reasons or if the band was playing loud and I needed to hear myself clearly. During the lockdown I took the opportunity to work on my technique and play with a lighter more even touch and dig in only when I needed that dynamic dug in sound rather than for volume. I now don't have any sore fingers. 

[Coilte]

On 13/07/2022 at 13:07, Count Bassy said:

Firstly, I probably disagree; the attack and decay, harmonic content etc. are all different.

 

Secondly, if is true, then the same people couldn't tell the difference between a Squier and an Alembic - but we don't all play Squiers, do we?

 

Firstly, I am sure that few, if any people at a  pub gig spend their time discussing the attack and decay, harmonic content etc. of the bass. 😉

 

Secondly, the difference here is that you are not causing yourself any pain or discomfort (except maybe to your wallet 😆 ) by playing the bass of your choice.