[geeks] Guitar callouses

[Kris Kirby]

On Wed, 6 Jun 2001, Chad A. Chance wrote:
> I used to play Electrtic Bass profesionally, between rehearsals, gigs, and
> studio time I played anywhere from 20 to 60 hours per week. My callouses
> were so big the tips of my fingers looked deformed. Even to this day(I quite
> about 6 years ago), I still have some minor callouses. I still play, but
> only a couple hours a week now, if that.

Anyone from the group want to give some pointers out on a good way to
start with a bass? Which is cheaper, electric or acoustic? 

Personally, I like the idea of a five-string, but I don't have the $800
for it... and I'm left handed.... (really considering playing right handed
just so Dad can play with it... he sold his years ago.)

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