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Fingerless Gloves

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My left hand does not run smoothly up and down when inside the bass strap and I noticed on youtube someone wearing a fingerless glove to help with this problem. Does this work and what is the best material for the glove ?

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I seem to remember a reference to something like that on one of Cathie Travers videos, (always worthwhile anyway.) Was that where you saw it?
Shes wearing one here


I guess Australian temperatures make a difference! Its been a very mild winter here but the the heat conductive properties of metal are noticeable on the left hand when playing my Hohner Atlantic!

Her general website.
http://www.cathietravers.com/
 
Maybe cutting holes in an old sock would do?!? Never tried it myself.
 
I think the glove for these pro types is more about protecting the skin in hour -after- hour of practice, as well as maybe sliding on the bass board.
But for us sweaty palm types I know the problem as I stick to the celluloid bass boards on a couple of mine, and my teacher has his house that warm.. anyway I had the same problem and there are a couple of solutions you might try:
a) 3M make a medical sticky on one side paper -ish gauze.. and a couple of strips (depending on the width) are hardly noticeable applied in the appropriate area, under strap and in front of the bass buttons on the bass board - is my favoured solution (you dont forget to bring it, its hardly noticeable, same feel ...and you dont feel like a DH).Think this is the one I borrowed when my uncle was in hospital... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3M-Brand-...hash=item3cfd157b71:m:m0jWWH-YOtv6QStahMybLiQ
Lasts well, too. Had mine on for two summers and still OK.
b) A fishnet glove off ebay.. cheap, changes the feel I find, but manageable .. does count on the blokes DH scale, tho: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BLACK-SHO...047417?hash=item488969a4f9:g:S~4AAOSwL7VWj5A1. . cheap, they fit either hand.. so you get a spare, too.
c) A Pigini glove, maybe same as above - much more money and higher on the DH scale: http://www.pigini.com/en/community/eshop/item/gentle caress glove

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I wear a fingerless fish net glove on my left hand. Really helps me with sliding from one end of the 120 bass to the other - and seems to prevent the blisters I was getting from hours of practice. The one I have is short to the wrist and ends at the knuckle of my finger, I would think even a man could wear this style as it's really not seen when my hand is the bass strap.
 
I sometimes wear a sweatband on my wrist, same as the tennis players. Cheap and easy to get hold of. If it's too bulky you can pick apart the stitching and have a single thickness.
 
Thanks to all for the suggestions. I have ordered the tape as suggested by Soulsaver.

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DaveGD
 
Please let us know how it goes for you. I recommend going go for the least disruptive solution first, and if it's also the cheapest even better. The irony is I tried several other 'solutions' without realising I already had the tape in my medical stash!
 
The 3M tape as suggested by Soulsaver has arrived and is now in place. While not not a miracle cure has certainly helped with the bass problem. Highly recommended. Thanks Soulsaver !

DaveGD
 
Good it helped - I guess it'll depend on the persons hand (we're all different) and the weather. maybe a bit more of a test in the summer... thanks for coming back on it. :tup:
 
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