Hand Washing Before Playing Guitar Question.....

[HangFire]

I wash my hands every Tuesday whether they need it or not! :GRN>

[Queequeg]

I think that french fries grease helps with slides up and down the the strings...   :GRN>

Better than French Fries:
Nothing like eating a mango right before I play.
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[ronmac]

I wash my hands every Tuesday whether they need it or not! :GRN>

Today's the day! This must be an exciting time for you... :UND>

[Moonray13s]

I always wash as well, but it's about string life more than anything else...

[Calvin]

Sticky Hands.... :rolleyes:  The left one of the right one :GRN>??

Go read back on some of the replies, they just sound so... well... wrong. :GRN>

[Mikeymac]

I didn't notice that anyone else mentioned this, but washing your hands is not only hard on your skin, it softens your nails (for those of you that fingerpick with your natural nails).  Also a good idea to wait a few minutes so that your nails aren't as soft...

...I once read or heard that for this reason Chet Atkins (and other players) did/do wear rubber gloves when they are showering and washing their hair (shampoos can be really hard on your nails).  Many players also take certain vitamens to strengthen weak nails, and even use various brands of clear (matte finish) nail polish to strengthen their nails.

I never really thought I had oily skin; my biggest problem in the wintertime here (Nebraska) is splitting, dry skin. But when I play one of my guitars with a black neck, it's very obvious that there are oils in my skin getting on the back of the guitar neck - yuch! - and therefore also getting on the strings - so it's a good idea to wipe them down when you're done playing.

I almost never do...(do as I SAY not as I DO!)...

:rolleyes:

[moo cow]

back in the day when i was playing in a band, we would always eat ribs before our weekly practice.  our lead guitar player would always tell us that the rib juice and bbq sause would add smoothness and flavor to our playing!!!  he also named our bass player Casper Milktoast!!  what was he trying to tell us??? hmmm.