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JTaylor View Member Profile	Jun 1 2012, 07:22 PM
Jun 1 2012, 07:22 PM	Apprentice Roadie Posts: 495 Joined: 5-December 11 From: Florida, USA	There is this product that you can wipe on your strings to make them slick, to (supposedly) let your fingers move easier. Any of you use it? Is it any good or just a gimmick? I am only level 2 and 3, so should I not even be thinking about it? You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! --------------------

Bossie View Member Profile	Jun 1 2012, 07:49 PM
Jun 1 2012, 07:49 PM	GMC:er Posts: 628 Joined: 22-June 10 From: Belgium	There used to be a product called fast fret ...for strings and fretboard. I'm not sure if it still is around but i heard lots of good things about it...certainly not a gimmick but i never used it myself. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

dark dude View Member Profile	Jun 1 2012, 07:50 PM
Jun 1 2012, 07:50 PM	GMC:er Posts: 1.081 Joined: 27-September 09 From: London, UK	GHS Fast Fret is what you're looking for. Sure, if it's easier to play, why not? Worked fine for me when I used it a few years back. It seems to help in keeping your strings clean, too. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Ibanez 2550E LTD EC-1000 VB Roland Cube 30W

Nihilist1 View Member Profile	Jun 1 2012, 07:55 PM
Jun 1 2012, 07:55 PM	Learning Apprentice Player Posts: 977 Joined: 1-September 11 From: Chino Hills, California	Fast fret is more of a cleaner than a lubricant. There is this: http://www.zzounds.com/item--CBR2074 I don't recommend it for anyone, though. When I used it, it seemed as though the strings made a LOT more noise. You know that sound when you don't take your finger all the way off the string before you shift positions? Put your finger on the string without pressing down and slide up and down. Do you hear that noise? You will encounter it more often if you use that lubricant. Plus, it gunked up my strings and deadened the tone much faster. Maybe I just purchased a bad can, but I only used it that one time and I threw the rest of it away. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- All the elders have fallen down... Heal her now... All the elders have fallen down... Heal her now... Grandfather elk Turned to me And spoke: Light the fire deep inside. Light the fires!

fkalich View Member Profile	Jun 1 2012, 08:47 PM
Jun 1 2012, 08:47 PM	GMC:er Posts: 2.789 Joined: 12-February 07 From: People's Republic of Lawrence Kansas	QUOTE (JTaylor @ Jun 1 2012, 01:22 PM) There is this product that you can wipe on your strings to make them slick, to (supposedly) let your fingers move easier. Any of you use it? Is it any good or just a gimmick? I am only level 2 and 3, so should I not even be thinking about it? Fast Fret makes sliding on the wound strings slicker. It is not a big deal to me, I am generally too lazy to put it on (although I just did on reading this thread). It is cheap, give it a try some time. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

Todd Simpson View Member Profile	Jun 2 2012, 05:13 AM
Jun 2 2012, 05:13 AM	GMC:er Posts: 25.297 Joined: 23-December 09 From: Atlanta, Georgia, USA	I used to use FAST FRET all the time when I was working on longer scale runs and sliding. It really did help IMHO, eventually I found I didn't need it, but at first it really helped my fingers not get stuck and slide to find the right spot. Todd QUOTE (JTaylor @ Jun 1 2012, 02:22 PM) There is this product that you can wipe on your strings to make them slick, to (supposedly) let your fingers move easier. Any of you use it? Is it any good or just a gimmick? I am only level 2 and 3, so should I not even be thinking about it? You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- EVERY QUICK LICK! http://bit.ly/quicklickswithtodd MY INSTRUCTOR FORUM MY SHRED JOURNEY (BOOTCAMP) LESSON NOTES/TABS MY INSTRUCTOR PROFILE @ GMC ME @ YOUTUBE.com ME @ Instagram.com ME @ TWITTER

Cosmin Lupu View Member Profile	Jun 2 2012, 11:01 AM
Jun 2 2012, 11:01 AM	Instructor Posts: 22.808 Joined: 14-June 10 From: Bucharest	I used GHS for about 5-6 years, until I started using Elixir strings which don't seem to need any lube at all because of that coating they have You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- My lessons We can work on YOUR GUITAR and MUSIC development TOGETHER. Write me a private message if you wish to! Please subscribe to my Youtube Channel Days Of Confusion Facebook Page Mozart Rocks My facebook page

Ben Higgins View Member Profile	Jun 2 2012, 07:03 PM
Jun 2 2012, 07:03 PM	Instructor Posts: 13.792 Joined: 11-March 10 From: England	I guess it's pretty cool if it works. I've never tried Fast Fret. Although I don't really like the idea of having to rely on an aid to help me play guitar. I don't think you need it anyway Jon, you're gonna be tearing it up in no time and threatening our jobs ! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! This post has been edited by Ben Higgins: Jun 2 2012, 07:03 PM -------------------- My Lessons My Youtube Channel My Band

The Uncreator View Member Profile	Jun 2 2012, 07:52 PM
Jun 2 2012, 07:52 PM	Fire Up The Blades, Moderator Posts: 8.933 Joined: 6-March 07 From: St. Petersburg, Florida	Fast Fret is a resin, so its more for keeping life and tone in your strings, and to be honest it works pretty well. Made my strings last a good month longer than normal. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

Alex Feather View Member Profile	Jun 2 2012, 08:26 PM
Jun 2 2012, 08:26 PM	Instructor Posts: 4.332 Joined: 21-November 11 From: Los Angeles	I've been using it for years every day a few times!!! Works great! Usually spraying on the back part of my guitar neck! It makes it smooth and nice! Great stuff! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! This post has been edited by Alex Feather: Jun 2 2012, 08:27 PM -------------------- Visit my website Like me on Facebook Subscribe to my YouTube Follow me on Twitter

Todd Simpson View Member Profile	Jun 2 2012, 08:49 PM
Jun 2 2012, 08:49 PM	GMC:er Posts: 25.297 Joined: 23-December 09 From: Atlanta, Georgia, USA	Good point A bit of spray on the neck can make almost any neck feel a bit better in the hand IMHO. It's not for everyone, but it can help the same way Bow Resin helps a violin. As you play, the fingers will grease up the strings naturally, and the neck. But a quick spray make a "dry" instrument a bit more playable. Todd QUOTE (Alex Feather @ Jun 2 2012, 03:26 PM) I've been using it for years every day a few times!!! Works great! Usually spraying on the back part of my guitar neck! It makes it smooth and nice! Great stuff! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- EVERY QUICK LICK! http://bit.ly/quicklickswithtodd MY INSTRUCTOR FORUM MY SHRED JOURNEY (BOOTCAMP) LESSON NOTES/TABS MY INSTRUCTOR PROFILE @ GMC ME @ YOUTUBE.com ME @ Instagram.com ME @ TWITTER

JTaylor View Member Profile	Jun 3 2012, 01:35 AM
Jun 3 2012, 01:35 AM	Apprentice Roadie Posts: 495 Joined: 5-December 11 From: Florida, USA	QUOTE (Ben Higgins @ Jun 2 2012, 02:03 PM) I don't think you need it anyway Jon, you're gonna be tearing it up in no time and threatening our jobs ! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! --------------------

Ben Higgins View Member Profile	Jun 3 2012, 10:41 AM
Jun 3 2012, 10:41 AM	Instructor Posts: 13.792 Joined: 11-March 10 From: England	I do remember someone once showing me that you could spray WD40 on the back of your guitar neck and your hand will whizz all over the place. But I never did it as it can't be good for either guitar or hand !! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- My Lessons My Youtube Channel My Band

Opetholic View Member Profile	Jun 3 2012, 10:49 AM
Jun 3 2012, 10:49 AM	Learning Guitar Lord Posts: 803 Joined: 2-May 12 From: Holland	QUOTE (Ben Higgins @ Jun 2 2012, 06:03 PM) I guess it's pretty cool if it works. I've never tried Fast Fret. Although I don't really like the idea of having to rely on an aid to help me play guitar. I don't think you need it anyway Jon, you're gonna be tearing it up in no time and threatening our jobs ! I agree with Ben here. I don't like the idea of playing fast because I spray my strings with a lube. Also doesn't it get your fingers all wet and yucky? You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! --------------------

Todd Simpson View Member Profile	Jun 4 2012, 05:01 AM
Jun 4 2012, 05:01 AM	GMC:er Posts: 25.297 Joined: 23-December 09 From: Atlanta, Georgia, USA	QUOTE (Opetholic @ Jun 3 2012, 05:49 AM) I agree with Ben here. I don't like the idea of playing fast because I spray my strings with a lube. Also doesn't it get your fingers all wet and yucky? It's really not going to make you play "faster" and that's not really the point. Much like violin players resin up their bow, playing a dry instrument, especially when your first learning or when your strings are dirty, can get in the way of your progress to be honest. Eventually, your fingers will be strong enough to slide, etc. even with gunky strings and a unfinished birds eye maple neck. But to be honest, until you reach that, there is nothing wrong with putting some resin on your bow. The only thing that will make you play "faster" is practice. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- EVERY QUICK LICK! http://bit.ly/quicklickswithtodd MY INSTRUCTOR FORUM MY SHRED JOURNEY (BOOTCAMP) LESSON NOTES/TABS MY INSTRUCTOR PROFILE @ GMC ME @ YOUTUBE.com ME @ Instagram.com ME @ TWITTER

Alex Feather View Member Profile	Jun 4 2012, 09:53 PM
Jun 4 2012, 09:53 PM	Instructor Posts: 4.332 Joined: 21-November 11 From: Los Angeles	QUOTE (Opetholic @ Jun 3 2012, 09:49 AM) I agree with Ben here. I don't like the idea of playing fast because I spray my strings with a lube. Also doesn't it get your fingers all wet and yucky? Actually it makes my neck smoother and it dries out very fast so nothing is getting on the fingers! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Visit my website Like me on Facebook Subscribe to my YouTube Follow me on Twitter

JTaylor View Member Profile	Jun 4 2012, 09:56 PM
Jun 4 2012, 09:56 PM	Apprentice Roadie Posts: 495 Joined: 5-December 11 From: Florida, USA	QUOTE (Ben Higgins @ Jun 3 2012, 05:41 AM) and your hand will whizz all over the place. My hand will urinate? You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! --------------------

Ben Higgins View Member Profile	Jun 5 2012, 08:41 AM
Jun 5 2012, 08:41 AM	Instructor Posts: 13.792 Joined: 11-March 10 From: England	QUOTE (JTaylor @ Jun 4 2012, 09:56 PM) My hand will urinate? Stranger things have happened ! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- My Lessons My Youtube Channel My Band

Alex Feather View Member Profile	Jun 6 2012, 02:38 AM
Jun 6 2012, 02:38 AM	Instructor Posts: 4.332 Joined: 21-November 11 From: Los Angeles	QUOTE (Ben Higgins @ Jun 5 2012, 07:41 AM) Stranger things have happened ! Lol! Never happened to me! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Visit my website Like me on Facebook Subscribe to my YouTube Follow me on Twitter

Pourliver View Member Profile	Jun 12 2012, 11:51 PM
Jun 12 2012, 11:51 PM	GMC:er Posts: 178 Joined: 17-April 12 From: Canada, Québec	Sometimes, with some Fast Fret over your old strings can help with your accuracy. But IMO, it won't really make a difference. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! This post has been edited by Pourliver: Jun 12 2012, 11:52 PM

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