This GLOVE will make you PLAY better! (or maybe not ) - Guitar Gadgets and Gimmicks
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- Опубліковано 12 чер 2024
- A glove. A glove. A GLOVE!!! This guitar accessory is truly odd. It's a glove.
Does it work? What does it do? Why did I make this video? Find out all this and less!
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This is like so many other products that people love to mock and disregard without ever once thinking about uses that go beyond their narrow scope. This is especially true of items that can provide assistance or comfort for those with disabilities (even if they were not developed with that specifically in mind... you'll find most disabled folks will tell you they've had to adapt a number of items as something truly practical doesn't exist or is overpriced due to specific marketing).
I have a pair of compression gloves due to arthritis creeping in, and I do wear them when playing (as needed). And they help. They allow me to continue taking part in an activity that brings me joy and pain relief.
I feel people need to expand their capacity to look beyond their narrow scope when giving their thoughts on items that may not have been developed with them in mind.
I’ll admit, I went into this video making fun but came out realising they were actually pretty good. I’ve ordered more for winter
I suffer from Raynouds and I use these gloves for guitar during cold months in shows. I feel your pain and I agree with your comment! Peace and rock on!
I have been using this after it came the other day. I feel like this helps to people who live in hot/humid weather. I have sweaty hands and it really removes the sticky feel in the neck and in turn I can play faster, fret faster songs
I tried one of the gloves for playing bass last year on a whim, and have been playing with one ever since. I can play longer more comfortably, and techniques like sliding are smoother and just more fun. I use nylon tape wounds so it's ULTRA smooth. I don't *always* play with the glove, but pretty much always enjoy it more when I do. I understand it's an easy thing to mock but if you're not overly self-conscious about how it looks, I'd recommend anyone try one. If you are too self-conscious to do so, you may reassess why you're playing music in the first place.
I would wear one without hesitation.
Where can i get that?
This would be practical for people with nickel allergies where guitar strings cause the skin on their hands to break open and bleed.
Beats supergluing contact lenses to your fingertips.
You’re actually right! Oh... is this glove actually a good thing???
@@TheGuitarGeek Scott Devine from Scott's Bass Lessons wears similar gloves. He has a video where he discusses his neurological condition Focal Dystonia which causes muscle twitching in the hands, the contact of the glove on the skin stops the twitching.
There is a huge problem that products designed for people with medical conditions and disabilities are marketed at able bodied people and it doesn't get addressed enough.
@@TheGuitarGeek I use them when i get Excema on my hands/fingers. They're great as i can continue playing but way over-princed because they wear out quickly. I'm trying to find alternative gloves that are cheaper.
I agree! The chordbuddy from last week was amazingly popular amongst a few friends of mine who are not able to play guitar in any other way.
But contact lenses on your fingers let’s you focus in on the tone.
I’ll see myself out.
Leslie: “Might be good for gardening work”
She can have it
Scott from Scott's Bass Lessons wears a glove when he plays, its worth watching his video explanation about why he wears a glove.
I will! Thanks Hazel!
@@Tomislav_B. yeah, it was something to do with not being able to fully extend his hand without something touching it. I can't remember fully
Neurological condition causes involuntary finger movement(tremors) The touch of the glove stops it for Scott thankfully. Good for sweat top. ✊🎸
I have autism, and struggle with the textures of the high strings, these might actually be perfect for me..
Try them dude!!
Meditate 2 hours a day n your autism ll go
I play electric guitar and bass and I have very sweaty hands, so when I'm playing for more than 10 minutes when the strings get wet, the tone changes, so this would help me a lot.
Just started to use one on my left hand. Helped solve a lot of issues with age related arthritis and sensitivity. I have been playing for 50 years. Love them, particularly after a 4 hour studio session.
My arthritis is so bad unfortunately I am here looking for exactly what you are saying. You gave an honest opinion (rare) thank you. You can still play with them. I am not worried about what people think. Thank you 😊
I use the same glove to trick tremors and cramps. They cost a fortune but saved my interest in bass...a career saver for many.
Found you because i put a screw through a finger tip and have nerve pain when playing. This seems like a better option than finger protectors. Hopefully my fingertip will be back to normal, but it could take months and I want to play now. I think ill get this glove LoL!
My son has been having chemotherapy for the last year that has produced a skin condition as a side effect which particularly effects his hands. As a professional guitarist, this is disastrous for him and he has been suffering much pain. I am so pleased that I can give him a christmas present which will help his condition. Thank you for your honest appraisal.
I think it works for people with some developing conditions (hand tremors, carpal tunnel, etc). Reminds me of me using a wristband when playing bass to keep my wrist pain free (which is common if you work in a kitchen)
Andy. Man. Might seem useless but thanks for the video! I have a set on order right now. I have hyperhidrosis so my hands never end up sliding as smoothly over the strings as most people. It's always been a bit of a blocker in terms of speed and I'm super excited to try this.
did they work for your use case? I might have a student who struggles with that.
Guitar strings aggravate my fingertips. These gloves may help me to practice for longer.
Thank you for the video. I have a permanent injury to the middle finger on my left hand. I can play but it gets quite painful, so now I know that there is, maybe, something than can help.
This is the first video of yours that I've watched and it's about a guitar glove...
I've subscribed
That’s the kind of quality content you’ve been craving! 😂
Dude! You are hilarious! Good video.
This is great
"Why are you watching this," you asked. Because this product made the difference between continuing to play guitar and quitting. I have painful (incurable) eczema on my left index finger. With the glove, I can play with less pain and without worrying whether the E string will catch in an open cut (icky, I know, but that has happened). It keeps oil and sweat off my strings. It overcomes the "stick" of a glossy neck, which some of my electrics have. I love these things. (I was led to them by seeing Scott of "Scott's Bass Lessons" wearing them.) They do eventually stretch out and/or wear through at the fingertips, so I'll be ordering more. They're lifesavers for some of us. :)
I have arthritis in both my hands. I only play for my own amusement and other's torture anyways, but these gloves have given music back to me.
I love it
There also was a real effect of no finger/string noise as you slid up and down the neck....I might get one, lol.
Edit: I ordered some. THANKS, ANDY. THANKS.
Nice one! I’m interested to hear what you think
@@TheGuitarGeek
OK, tried it out and I like it. There are some times where maybe I've been washing dishes or just working with water and the skin is too damp to play comfortably and the glove lets me just sit and play.
My daughter immediately started making Michael Jackson jokes.
But here's the REAL benefit for this product - My teen son plays Bass, and has Type 1 Diabetes. So, he has a hands that are constantly getting finger-pricked for testing blood sugar, and the glove has added a level of comfort to him that neither of us considered before I ordered it. I can't recommend them enough for anyone with any sort of skin sensitivity or who are Diabetic. Spread the word, way more people see you than I can ever reach.
My son has even considered starting on the guitar, before he didn't show interest and never told me it was because the thinner strings were causing discomfort.
Overall I'm really, really happy you made this video. It started as a joke and turned out to be a real discovery for a young musician who had a real need for it.
Thanks again, Andy. Sincerely this time ;)
ps- I already ordered another pair
Welp, know what I am getting. I don’t form calluses properly, so I never can really get used to playing long sessions without actually causing damage to my skin, so this should help.
This is hilarious!! Thanks for posting this. I think wearing a glove would hinder getting the fingers tough. I would not get it but I can see maybe using it at an outdoor gig when it's really cold. Maybe??? Great video.
it's good for if you have some sort of finger injury but still want to play guitar. i cut a flap of skin off of my index finger a few years ago and didn't even realize it scarred over until i tried getting back into guitar, and one particular day of heavy practicing just absolutely destroyed that scar. glad this product exists for that purpose. it looks kinda odd though maybe i could get away with using one protector on that specific finger instead.
I'm here for my sweaty hand that feel sticky sliding over strings, occasionally hurt. Though not an absolute encouragement from Andy, but "surprisingly still can finger the chords" has been good enough to give it a try, plus the positive responds from the comments, thanks!!
I was wrong about these. I have an update coming
I just played on my classic acoustic guitar with normal surgical gloves and it drastically reduced undesired scratching sounds between chord changes. Even with a clean technique these are hard to entirely avoid. This may not be much of an issue with electric guitars, but when I play something like a classic Bach piece it definitely is and I want the cleanest sound possible.
Looks stupid but could be a neat trick for cleaner recordings.
That’s a great tip!
I just spit coffee out of my nose! Thanks Andy!😄
I only used black glove because i have a maple wood neck so that the people from far can see my finger. So yeah. That's my style✌🏼
I have severe median nerve damage in my fretting hand. I haven't used a glove while playing yet, but if it were to make playing my resonator less painful and increase my endurance while playing, I'd consider it a blessing.
Hi,
Could you please advise how can we measure to get the correct size before purchase ?
Thank you
I had given up playing, I think I am going to order one.
does it help with finger pain tho?
Why I'm wathing: I'm drawing a character who wears gloves and seeing if it's possible to play stringed instruments with them on.
100% confirmed, thank you.
Would it be useful for busking in the winter time?
I do talk about it!
Honestly after taking a break from bass for 5 years and coming back to it full time , my right hand was blistered and this got me through mandatory practices I would have otherwise not been able to do because my fingers had like 3rd degree burns on the tips from popping, I’m talking bad. This helped until my finger could heal and I was able to use it naked again. :p so don’t laugh at the glove ! It’s useful
You are absolutely right and I had no idea how wrong I was until people corrected me here.
@@TheGuitarGeek yeah man legit , these helped me get back into it big time , I get you shouldn’t use them all the time when your building calluses , but you can definetly use them if you already have a healing blister and gotta play the gig ! It’s unprofessional to cancel on your band mates !
Really my question would be is it safe to order a maybach without playing it first. Are they consistent?
I need a glove to avoid trauma to my fingertips, as I dont want calluses and I also have Raynaud’s, so I cant sustain small vessel damage. If not this one, is there a similar product that you can recommend? I’d love to pick up learning guitar again, but this issue is holding me back
I may need to get one. I don't play much any more due to Rheumatoid arthritis and swelling and pain Just maybe this product will help me get my playing mojo back.
I have small hands and play long scale bass in a band
I wear two gloves and there amazing cool
I take two fingers and a thumb off one
They help me to move fast slide i wouldn't be without mine amazing 💜
So..
I wear one on right hand. When playing bass it gives my hand a greater sense of security (I developed an rsi issue years ago which affected my coordination).
My fingers glide off the strings more easily making it easier to play faster (I use flats btw). Additionally, I have fingernails from classical guitar playing and the gloves firstly protect my nails and secondly make my tone fuller.
So they suit my playing style really well. But they wouldn’t work for everyone.
As far as left hand goes, they’re quite good because they allow you to mute strings more easily. Hard to explain.
So for me they are great.
Thx for your video. I have extremely thin fingers and super soft skin and pressing hard during cords feels like my bones are being pierced. So while these gloves aren't needed for everyone I feel like they are an accessibility equipment
I just ended up here because I was doing some research on guitar playing with gloves since I'm developing a costume for live performing which includes long dress/opera gloves (the ones that go past your elbow) and kept wondering if other people achieved at least ok playing lol. Thanks for the video! My costume will be finished soon :)
Have you used them yet? If so, how are they?
I am a working jazz pianist who dearly loves the guitar. I have a heavy playing schedule and because of that when I play or practice guitar extensively I seem to get severe bruising in my left hand sometimes to the point where I am almost unable to touch the keys or strings. This product sounds like it might be extremely helpful.
Scott from Scotts base lessons wears one of these but that's more of a medical thing than a too sore to play thing. Can't see much use for the "normal" musician
One snag with them is that you'd have to wear it all the time because your fingers don't get the chance to become "hardened"
I will always use this product.
It helps my nerve damage, tendentious, finger-joint damage and sweat problems. Wears out a little too quick, but it helps more than enough to justify buying a bunch a month.
Would you mind giving us a follow-up video? The reviews for this glove in terms of longevity are terrible. Apparently the material isn't made to last very long or to sustain long use- holes will start to form at the fingertips as the material tears. I am disabled and have been looking for something to accommodate, so I will be trying high dexterity nitrile coated work gloves (the type mechanics use). I can update on my findings, maybe give you an idea for a follow-up video. As you can see from the comments, lots of us are looking for solutions to continue playing and participating in the hobby we love, so it's appreciated these things, people like you who make brutally honest reviews. Thank you.
Does this help prevent calluses as well?
string tore through my finger crease where the joint bends. Looking for an alternative to tape haha
Interestingly enough, a glove like that could help guitarists with focal dystonia. I had a piano student that I think had that issue.
Christian Münzner precisely wears one because of focal dystonia
I can only cut my nails till the very tip of my fingers and when I play the Bass you can still hear the nails and that’s just not the sound I’m looking for. Especially on my flat wounds. So I‘ve just been looking for thin gloves. That‘s the reason I‘m watching your video since you asked😂
I'm here because I searched for "guitar gloves" after seeing the guitarist for Steam-Powered Giraffe using one. I was absolutely hoping for a video making fun of it and I LOL'd when you said "why are you watching this?"
I watched just because I use a glove to shoot billiards and it really is the shizzle. a lot of pro's use them and I'm kind of the local shortstop myself. but...this is very different and I don't think i'll be using one except maybe if I want to do a rick derringer tune. lol, good fun though.
This good for long nail beds?
As aforementioned before there’s a dude here on YT that uses it on a regular basis. Myself have tried it and was pleasantly surprised. And there is also Étienne MBappé, also a bass player, that always uses gloves. This guy played with the Zawinu Sindicate and appeared on the last Ray Charles recording. So yeah, it’s a proper product, maybe more toward bass players.
Yes.. i was surprised too
I have seen Suzanne Vega wearing finger tip covers on her fretting hand, she sounded good.
I saw these gloves online at Walmart, and my reaction was quite similar to yours. I came upon your video when Googling if there's any actual advantage to them. I'm very surprised to see that you can still play while wearing them.
I also use (need) them. Years ago I cut the tip of my index finger down to the bone on a table saw (yah- ouch), and most (not all) of the finger tip grew back, but the nerves didn't heal all the way and the finger gets very sore quickly. 2 years after the accident i couldn't play more than 5 min at a time. I play sitar - and the index is the Main finger, and the fret board is over an inch away from the strings - you never touch the fret board, you press on the string, and its just your finger against .010 thin steel - no fret board - and you often need to pull down on the string by 1-2" to bend the notes, 4-5 notes. These gloves were life savers. i was only wearing them when i have to - and doing that helped me build more tolerance in my nerves, i can now play 1 hour without gloves, and another hour with them. Now I prefer to wear them when i play in public, first of all, I don't have to worry about my finger giving up (it will randomly spike in pain, causing me to jerk my finger off the string and mess me up) so now I wear it as sort of a 'style' thing - hey, it sort of worked for Michael Jackson... and he didn't even play guitar (or sitar)
I’m intrigued, if it helps with arthritis. I’ll look into it.
I’ve been using it actually. I like it!
My fingers have a lot of friction on the strings and the fret board, and it makes it almost impossible for me to slight and bend properly.
I dunno what's the reason, I think it's sweat. But gloves helped my situation a lot.
Sir I'm from India and it's since my childhood I have hyperhidrosis which sweats my hands alot and I'm learning guitar but facing alot of problem, can you suggest any tool for hands to wear while playing guitar ? Will these gloves help.. hope to get your reply soon. Love from india ! I'm getting solution no where sir i want to learn guitar pls reply me😥
One of my freinds quit guitar playing because he said his hands are constantly too sticky. We sometimes thought he is making up an excuse for beeing too lazy on the hobby. Then I bought him these gloves and now he is playing 10 times better than me. Of course he had to practice again but it really was gamechanger for him.
Interesting, I know Etienne Mbappe of John Mclaughlin's 4th Dimension wears glove because his sweat wear out his strings too fast. Can't wait to see what you find next! 👍
That’s a super cool idea. I’m pleasantly surprised to see how many people actually use the gloves
"sweat wear out his strings too fast" exactly my summer problem. When i forget to clean my strings directly after play, next day i need new strings (at least for the g,b,e strings)
I been playing guitar for almost 10 years, unfortunately I currently suffer from diabetes so sometimes I had ry skin, because of this the calluses on my fingers dry up and fall off which makes playing the guitar uncomfortable and even painful. Also once I suffered from tendinitis because of the cold so I started wearing gloves for a while after playing, especially in winter. I think these gloves are a good option for me, I will try them.
Hey there! Any update on if they help with cold? I have sensitive joints in cold and have been looking for something for that since I normally play outside and winter is coming
Edit: btws if it helps you at all, I've found carpal tunnel prevention stretches help with joint pain and circulation too! That's what I've been doing lately
I have a skin condition on my fingers which make me takes about a month long to heal in which I stop playing. do you think it could be my solution?
I use mittens, on both hands! It would suck if not for the slide bar.
For those with medical issues in our hands and fingers these are a godsend.
How are the maybach guitars?
If you have damaged muscle it would make it far easier to get back into the guitar.
I don't care Abu the Taylor what's the other guitar? I felt in love
I saw someone using this while playing at an outdoor farmers market, and was curious.
Market is in the morning, and usually pretty cool temps on Central Coast CA, so that might explain it.
Also could be metal exposure paranoia, which Californians are pretty famous for.
Player was also playing smooth jazz, so maybe reduced string noise? I DONT KNOWWW
I have a long nail bed, which means that the tip of my nail, no matter how low I cut it, will always jut out over my finger tips. Also, my finger tips are thin and flat, they do not have that bulb shaped area that people use to hold down guitar strings. Would this glove help me?
It could. Also look into Tony Iommi, Black Sabbath guitarist. He he uses fake fingertips all together, and it never held him back.
im watching this because i had a blister on my thumb that popped and cant wait for it to heal to play.
I bought these several months ago. I’m retired and taking up guitar again after a 40 year lapse. I’ve got arthritis and baby like fingertips. My intent in buying the glove was to add some compression thereby helping the arthritis and some cushion for my fingertips as I slowly build finger strength. I’m hoping that playing guitar again will slow my advancing arthritis.
I have a similar situation, did this glove help your fingertips?
i've seen it because i've got a disability on my fingers, looking for a nice way to keep playing...
I don't have one of these. I am considering getting one however. I suffer from arthritis, trigger finger (in several fingers on both hands), and a form of Dupuytren's Disease (which causes lumps in the palms of my hands) This looks as if it could be used as compression therapy for swollen joints. Anyone have experience?
Does it help eliminate sticky neck and frozen fingers? That’s what I want to know 👍🏽
It did help, yes
Actually i need some glove to protect my hand from electric grounds or shock. Because i often feel that electric ground from amp even i wear a rubber shoes
Makes sense for sweaty hands.
I wear gloves when I practice bass it helps keep my tone.
So does the maple colored glove sound brighter?
But of course
Christian muenzner from obscura wears one to help out with his focal dystonia
im actually curious about this, I went fishing yesterday and my hands were too cold to play my acoustic
They could be for you!
I have contact dermatitis so I have to use these. I have a friend with psoriasis on his left hand and he also has to use them. They are very useful for people with skin issues.
Does it keep your hand warm? I can imagine an outdoor concert in late Autumn where it’d be useful. Or reducing varicose veins in your hands? I don’t know why I’m watching this video either.
Thats exactly what inwas thinking. Would like to know too. I have played outdoor shows where it was 74 degree when I started and 50 degrees when we were done and my hands were freezing.
Jeff Parker stand in the limelight more often. 🌡💡🎶
All I know is that I really want to purchase whatever guitar gadget you used to achieve that Righteous Irish 'Fro!
does it work for cold hands? I only want them for cold because it's nearly impossible for me to play ( Fingerstyle ) outside when my hands get cold, my finger bones can't move smoothly anymore.
Yes it does. They are nowhere near warming enough to use as gloves but put real gloves on overtop of these before you play and these will help a little.
@@TheGuitarGeek I will try that, thank you 🌹🌹
@@Zekran you’re welcome!
It`s a Spinal Tap signature item "Smell the glove"
For metal strings they must be perfect, especially for beginners ..(?) My fingers are nearly bleeding after just one hour of how you call it on and off playing.. Can you use any tight gloves or this is a purpose-designed product? You don’t mention anything about the fabric, no zoom in etc.. Where do you buy them? Are there various kinds/brands?? Thank you for your review and for your opinion.
would like to know if you put it on your picking hand and played with your thumb like i do how would it feel
I tried it. It feels slippery
@@TheGuitarGeek slippery good or bad lol
Just strange. I think it would be fine once one gets used to it
@@TheGuitarGeek just ordered them!
I have a special issue: one of my 'playing fingers' on my Right Hand is deformed, due to an old injury long ago. My problem is that when I was playing my Gibson Thunderbird Bass a couple of days ago with the blues-band I'm in (& we were recording a song), my bum finger developed a painful blood-blister where I pluck/'finger' the bass strings on my Bass. This is WHY I need a glove (or silicone finger caps/covers) for my Right, "playing hand". Would a right-handed GUITAR GEEK GLOVE work for my problem? (And if so, HOW do I order?) THANK YOU SO MUCH!!
Sorry to hear you have issues laurel, try Amazon
How does it fit?^^
Hot tip for the second iteration:
Wearing a light colored t-shirt and playing a maple fretboard would have provided a contrasting background for the black glove!
Keep up the good work!
🙏🏼 thanks
Use it with your right hand to simulate a nylon string guitar.
Next on TheGuitarGeek: Shovel shaped guitar... since we have now gardening gloves. With powers combined we can get outside and start working.
Hahahah. Shovel guitar you say....
@@TheGuitarGeek check out justin johnson playing 3 string shovel guitars (made from actual shovels)
also SKATEBOARD SLIDE GUITAR! | Performed by Justin Johnson
pretty sure Rob Scallon already took that title :)
Literally here because winter is coming.
I know nothing
Hates the gloves but instantly loves it 😂😂😂😂