How do I make my fingers less sticky for guitar?
Do a solid cleaning and polish of your frets and fretboard first. You could try taking a scotchbrite pad to the back of your neck if it feels sticky. Like someone else said, fast fret and similar products make your strikes super slippery. You could also try coated strings or maybe flatwounds.
Is it bad to play guitar with sweaty hands?
Sweaty palms make it difficult to play, and the salt in your sweat will erode your strings and possibly damage the neck and body of the guitar. If you have sweaty palms it will also mean you will have to shell out for more strings than your sweatless companions.
Why is my guitar so sticky?
Over time, dirt and oils build up along the back of the neck and this film causes the finish to become sticky or even break down. Nitrocellulose lacquer is particularly susceptible to this, especially if you don’t keep the finish clean and don’t wash your hands before you play.
Why do my hands get so sweaty when playing guitar?
The most common reason for sweating while playing guitar is being too nervous. Especially in live performances or during studio recording sessions.
Why does my guitar make noise when I lift my fingers?
Your fingertip will be making the open string vibrate, in one of two ways. Either because it is stuck slightly to the string, or because you’re plucking the string on release. This could be because a callus or a bit of skin catches, or because you are actually, as Neil suggests, doing what’s called a ‘pull-off’.
How do I make my guitar neck slippery?
The standard solution is sanding the back of the neck down. Many players do this or have unfinished necks. But other than that I have no ideas. Use some chemical (paint thinner comes to mind) and fine grit sand paper (not as abrasive as steel wool) and strip the varnish layer on the neck.
Does baby powder stop hand sweat?
Baby powder and substances like it absorb moisture, which will help get rid of those clammy palms as they start to develop. We recommend bringing a small bottle of baby powder with you on the go. That way, if the antiperspirant isn’t enough, you can use the powder to get rid of the sweat.