jonunders Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Hi I have noted that some bass players like to play wearing gloves. Why is this? What advantages, if any, are there and if so what are they made from, would fibres catch in the strings. Jono Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyerseve Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 [quote name='jonunders' timestamp='1486041459' post='3228694'] Hi I have noted that some bass players like to play wearing gloves. Why is this? What advantages, if any, are there and if so what are they made from, would fibres catch in the strings. Jono [/quote] If you are referring to Scott Devine from Scott's Bass Lessons, he wears them due to a medical condition called Focal Dystonia - the gloves stop his fingers from trembling. Cant comment any other players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toneknob Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Here's Scott Devine's gloves story: http://www.scottsbasslessons.com/odds-and-sods/the-gloves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toneknob Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Also, "why the hell are you wearing those stupid gloves". Answer at 4m30s. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOVGrGBeqiI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonunders Posted February 2, 2017 Author Share Posted February 2, 2017 Thanks for that. I don't have any medical conditions so no need to explore further. Other than aches + pains (knees, hips) carpal tunnel syndrome, memory loss and flactulence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyerseve Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 [quote name='toneknob' timestamp='1486041739' post='3228699'] Here's Scott Devine's gloves story: [url="http://www.scottsbasslessons.com/odds-and-sods/the-gloves"]http://www.scottsbas...sods/the-gloves[/url] [/quote] Am I invisible or summat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowhand_mike Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 [quote name='dyerseve' timestamp='1486042175' post='3228709'] Am I invisible or summat? [/quote] who said that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Anyone seen dyerseve ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 I suppose most people go straight for Scott's reason, but there are plenty more. Some bassists are allergic to Nickel and thus use gloves to act as a barrier. I've heard of some who suffer from sticky / clammy hands, for whatever reason and like to use gloves to keep things dry when playing. This is actually quite a wise idea too because if you are playing long, sweaty gigs and digging in way too hard all the time, keeping the fingers dry can go a way to helping the prevention of blisters. I've never tried using gloves so can't comment on experiences personally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skb558 Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 (edited) I sound as though I'm playing with mittens 😃 Edited February 2, 2017 by skb558 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 I'm sure I read that Scott's gloves have quite a short lifespan before they wear through and need replacing. He has to bulk order them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Etienne Mbap wears gloves too, not sure if there are medical reasons in his case? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 I wore some gloves for a while, they were fingerless, but I was getting cramps in my hands. Did they help, maybe they did with a little compression, could have been in the early days when I started, but hands are more used to it now so I don't really wear them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_lefty Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 I saw a bassist in a rage tribute band play in full clown outfit including white gloves. Played every line note perfect, no idea how he managed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassTractor Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Yeah, Scott Devine does this. I wonder why... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpotter Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Etienne Mbap uses them because he likes the sound that he gets using them..All for the tone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnDave Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Holgar Czukay (Can's bassist) went through a phase of wearing gloves, no idea why though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman Sam Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 I use boxing gloves but that's mainly to save my eyesight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassTractor Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 [quote name='hiram.k.hackenbacker' timestamp='1486066199' post='3229029'] Uh oh! It's gonna kick off again! [/quote] Ok then, so what tonegloves are best for metal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyerseve Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 [quote name='BassTractor' timestamp='1486067251' post='3229038'] Ok then, so what tonegloves are best for metal? [/quote] Umm chainmaille or studded-leather durr!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassTractor Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 [quote name='dyerseve' timestamp='1486069729' post='3229071'] Umm chainmaille or studded-leather durr!!! [/quote] Tru dat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddiehoffmann Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Anyone noticed any lack of heft when wearing gloves? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 [quote name='eddiehoffmann' timestamp='1486072869' post='3229108'] Anyone noticed any lack of heft when wearing gloves? [/quote] Well, it all changed when they stopped using the much heavier thread. New technology gloves just don't have what the old ones do best... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 For heavier thread, try welders gloves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnDave Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 [quote name='fleabag' timestamp='1486077016' post='3229151'] For heavier thread, try welders gloves [/quote] I've got a pair of them, use them with the logburner. I'll have to try them at the next gig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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