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Mertay View Member Profile	Jan 13 2018, 09:13 AM
Jan 13 2018, 09:13 AM	GMC:er Posts: 5.667 Joined: 27-May 13 From: Turkey / izmir	I have a habit of washing my hands before I play guitar, this really helps keeping the neck clean and increase string-life. Problem was the water flows so cold in the winter it actually hurts if I don't rush cleaning my hands. There is a water heating system, but for it to kick in and get the water from machine to bathroom takes time (its not an apartment). So I got one of those insteant heating devices that work on electricity and connected it where I wash my hands. They're small, cheaper than pedals and my neighbor was very kind to install it for me. I got to say it really makes a difference. Hot water really relax/flexes the muscles on hands and has a great feeling, I even feel more motivated to start playing than before 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! -------------------- http://mertay.wordpress.com/

Rammikin View Member Profile	Jan 13 2018, 03:23 PM
Jan 13 2018, 03:23 PM	Experienced Rock Star Posts: 1.127 Joined: 4-November 10	It probably helps avoid injuries too. Thanks for the suggestion, I'm going to try that. 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! -------------------- Cyber-industrial music and video animations: https://vimeo.com/channels/thedignitymachine https://vimeo.com/channels/somewheretohide Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RodrigoSpacecraft

AK Rich View Member Profile	Jan 13 2018, 08:20 PM
Jan 13 2018, 08:20 PM	Learning Guitar Hero Posts: 3.553 Joined: 10-September 11 From: Big Lake, Alaska	Good tip, Mertay! I do this quite a bit myself. Not necessarily washing them but running hot water over them to get the blood flowing and get loosened up before practicing. I usually try to keep the water away from my fingertips as to not soften them up and run it over my palms and the back of my hand, wrists and forearm. I think it really helps to get warmed up and loose faster. 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 AK Rich: Jan 13 2018, 08:21 PM

Todd Simpson View Member Profile	Jan 14 2018, 04:47 AM
Jan 14 2018, 04:47 AM	GMC:er Posts: 25.297 Joined: 23-December 09 From: Atlanta, Georgia, USA	I usually use alcohol hand gel before practice to get gunk off my hands and increase string life a bit. I used to wash my hands before each jam session but the hand gel is just easier. Good idea to get your hands clean before gunking up ones strings! Todd QUOTE (Mertay @ Jan 13 2018, 04:13 AM) I have a habit of washing my hands before I play guitar, this really helps keeping the neck clean and increase string-life. Problem was the water flows so cold in the winter it actually hurts if I don't rush cleaning my hands. There is a water heating system, but for it to kick in and get the water from machine to bathroom takes time (its not an apartment). So I got one of those insteant heating devices that work on electricity and connected it where I wash my hands. They're small, cheaper than pedals and my neighbor was very kind to install it for me. I got to say it really makes a difference. Hot water really relax/flexes the muscles on hands and has a great feeling, I even feel more motivated to start playing than before 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

Mertay View Member Profile	Jan 14 2018, 10:38 AM
Jan 14 2018, 10:38 AM	GMC:er Posts: 5.667 Joined: 27-May 13 From: Turkey / izmir	QUOTE (AK Rich @ Jan 13 2018, 07:20 PM) ... Whats also working nice for me is when playing for fun I always give breaks. After food, tv show, net surfing etc. can quickly warm-up my hands again over and over again QUOTE (Todd Simpson @ Jan 14 2018, 03:47 AM) ... Gel is probably the only solution when outside the house, I never really liked it though cause felt unnatural till it gets really dryed out. Usually didn't wash my hands in studios either as nothing beats drying with a clean towel and wet hands get cold very easy. But as someone who's into very technical playing you might benefit the most here from such a device. A good warm-up is always needed but hotwater gets that comfort-zone feeling much quicker. These small instant water heaters are usually used for showers but if only for quick hand cleaning the cheapest (around 50 bucks in USA I guess?) should do fine. 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! -------------------- http://mertay.wordpress.com/

Todd Simpson View Member Profile	Jan 14 2018, 06:41 PM
Jan 14 2018, 06:41 PM	GMC:er Posts: 25.297 Joined: 23-December 09 From: Atlanta, Georgia, USA	During winter I'll wash my hands in warm water before practice. It actually does help loosen up my hand/fingers Todd QUOTE (Mertay @ Jan 14 2018, 05:38 AM) Whats also working nice for me is when playing for fun I always give breaks. After food, tv show, net surfing etc. can quickly warm-up my hands again over and over again Gel is probably the only solution when outside the house, I never really liked it though cause felt unnatural till it gets really dryed out. Usually didn't wash my hands in studios either as nothing beats drying with a clean towel and wet hands get cold very easy. But as someone who's into very technical playing you might benefit the most here from such a device. A good warm-up is always needed but hotwater gets that comfort-zone feeling much quicker. These small instant water heaters are usually used for showers but if only for quick hand cleaning the cheapest (around 50 bucks in USA I guess?) should do fine. 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

Grappa View Member Profile	Jan 16 2018, 10:40 AM
Jan 16 2018, 10:40 AM	Learning Roadie Posts: 95 Joined: 10-October 16	Never even considered this before... going to give the warm water thing a go! Thanks, Si 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	Jan 17 2018, 04:36 AM
Jan 17 2018, 04:36 AM	GMC:er Posts: 25.297 Joined: 23-December 09 From: Atlanta, Georgia, USA	Worth a shot!! Todd QUOTE (Grappa @ Jan 16 2018, 05:40 AM) Never even considered this before... going to give the warm water thing a go! Thanks, Si 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

klasaine View Member Profile	Jan 17 2018, 05:47 AM
Jan 17 2018, 05:47 AM	GMC:er Posts: 4.552 Joined: 30-December 12 From: Los Angeles, CA	The pianist Glenn Gould would soak his hands and forearms in warm water before he performed. 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! -------------------- - Ken Lasaine https://soundcloud.com/klasaine2/foolin-the-clouds https://soundcloud.com/klasaine2/surfin-at-the-country-hop Soundcloud assorted ... https://soundcloud.com/klasaine3 New record ... http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/kenlasaine Solo Guitar ... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXZh...5iIdO2tpgtj25Ke Stuff I'm on ... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXZh...b-dhb-4B0KgRY-d

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