SpaceChick Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 I am noticing that the slide is not that gentle under my fingers!! Blister forming nightmare!! Can I do anything to my strings (La Belle flats) to make the glide smoother? (eg. grease them in someway?) My audition tomorrow has two quite gorgeous fretless pieces, and I have a local music shop which is open after I finish work if I need to buy anything. Thankyou Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norris Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 [url="http://www.amazon.co.uk/GHS-Fast-Fret-Strings-cleaner/dp/B0013HJJMO"]http://www.amazon.co.uk/GHS-Fast-Fret-Strings-cleaner/dp/B0013HJJMO[/url] ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismuzz Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 ^^ I used to use that before I started with coated strings. It really helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceChick Posted April 25, 2013 Author Share Posted April 25, 2013 I'd seen Fast Fret used by guitarists, didn't know if it was any good for us low end folk!! Assume its fine to use on both flats and roundwounds? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norris Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 (edited) I've borrowed my guitarist's before. It can be a little too greasy if you put too much on, but play it in a bit and it just cuts down the friction & is a bit more gentle on the fingertips. TBH, I usually just wipe my fingers on my forehead. I've not got particularly greasy skin, but it just helps to cut the friction a bit. Edit: That's on roundwounds. I'm sure you won't have a problem with flats Edited April 25, 2013 by Norris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danthevan Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 KFC before each gig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Vader Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 Gloves like Nige. Or just keep doing it til it stops hurting. I'm fine on my fretless, but since I got the upright people are expecting the same slides on that. Owchy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matski Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 You just need to man up! [sub]Oh, hold on a minute... [/sub] [sub] [/sub] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icastle Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 If you don't see smoke then you ain't doing it right... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_5 Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 Vaseline, and plenty of it. Chicken grease/lard will eventually combust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceChick Posted April 25, 2013 Author Share Posted April 25, 2013 Bought some fast fret on the way home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Rich Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 (edited) I have the same problem with flats / groundwounds, they're just too smooth. You could try Rotosound Solo Bass, they're pressure wound which means they're much smoother than roundwound but not completely smooth which make slides a bit more comfortable. Trouble is they lose their brightness pretty quickly in my experience. Edited April 25, 2013 by Fat Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceChick Posted April 25, 2013 Author Share Posted April 25, 2013 Just stuck some on and given it a whirl.... Much smoother gliding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiOgon Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 Ooh ooh - me next please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judo Chop Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 [quote name='Fat Rich' timestamp='1366905590' post='2058883'] I have the same problem with flats / groundwounds, they're just too smooth. You could try Rotosound Solo Bass, they're pressure wound which means they're much smoother than roundwound but not completely smooth which make slides a bit more comfortable. Trouble is they lose their brightness pretty quickly in my experience. [/quote] My GHS pressurewounds don't stay bright very long either, usually only for a week or so. What are the Rotosounds like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 [quote name='danthevan' timestamp='1366891823' post='2058599'] KFC before each gig [/quote] Made me laugh.. But I think it would work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skankdelvar Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nasal_sebum"]This stuff[/url] Contains lots of squalene (naturally occuring lubricant used by watchmakers and optical lens grinders). And it's free! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger2611 Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 I use Fast Fret before and after every gig, works a treat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass Lady Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 Good luck for the audition! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schnozzalee Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 (edited) [quote name='danthevan' timestamp='1366891823' post='2058599'] KFC before each gig [/quote] Beat me to it, I was just gonna say, it's Jaco chicken grease time!! I used to play fretless exclusively never had that problem with Thomastiks though Edited April 25, 2013 by Schnozzalee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 [quote name='skankdelvar' timestamp='1366916363' post='2059073'] [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nasal_sebum"]This stuff[/url] Contains lots of squalene (naturally occuring lubricant used by watchmakers and optical lens grinders). And it's free! [/quote] Eeeeew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamd Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 [quote name='danthevan' timestamp='1366891823' post='2058599'] KFC before each gig [/quote] Any excuse http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2JBPFYjY01I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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