New to me

[freezie]

Hi everyone , long story short , I played for a few years in my early 20's (45. Now) I quit when I severed the tendons on my left pinky . Years later I had a second surgery which left one tendon in that pinky , but freed it up from being seized . Well I got the itch again so I picked up a prophecy ex a few days ago , so I've been just running up and down the fretboard trying to get some strength back and have been really enjoying it . Here's a pic !

 

[BGood]

Unusual looking LP, I like it.
And welcome to the zoo freezie.

 

[Paruwi]

Hi freezie,

welcome here @ €piTalk

 

[Davis Sharp]

Welcome to Epi-Talk and welcome back to guitars. The Prophecy is a nice way to get your feet we again . What are you playing through, not the pinball machine I hope?

 

[freezie]

Thanks guys , I picked up a used spider 4 , Good starting point as I will keep watching the used ads for an upgrade along the way . Loving the prophecy so far ! My pinky is surprising me so far , definitely weak as they all are , but they will come back! (Pinball machines are my other hobby)

 

[BGood]

Thanks guys , I picked up a used spider 4 , Good starting point as I will keep watching the used ads for an upgrade along the way . Loving the prophecy so far ! My pinky is surprising me so far , definitely weak as they all are , but they will come back! (Pinball machines are my other hobby)

Toggle the pinball with your pinkies, it should strengthen them.

 

[KevinV]

Hey freezie,

Welcome from another new forum member. I can relate to your plight to some degree. I broke my left hand last year and it didn't heal right. My little finger is a bit deformed now and pains easily. I wasn't able to fret properly so I moved over to the Hammond organ for the past year. I just recently tried playing guitar again and found that by dropping from 11's down to 7's or 8's, I can now manage my way around the fretboard again. If you haven't tried lighter strings it might be worth a try...it worked for me. It feels good to be back at it.

 

[Cozmik Cowboy]

Mebbe give slide a try.

 

[eS.G.]

Welcome SWEET AXE!
Practice --- practice -- practice........ its just pure fun

 

[ScottMarlowe]

Ya still got more fingers that work than Django, rock on!

Oh and sweet axe...

 

[DPaulCustom]

Welcome aboard freezie, congrats on the new to you Prophecy.
Glad you decided to join us, & a +1 on lighter gauge strings, till you build up your strength.

 

[BGood]

... till you build up your strength.

What do you mean until ? He'll keep playing light gauge forever. I know I wouldn't go fatter than the 9's I'm using. Why suffer ?

 

[hornrocker]

Welcome, enjoy the place!

 

[DPaulCustom]

What do you mean until ? He'll keep playing light gauge forever. I know I wouldn't go fatter than the 9's I'm using. Why suffer ?

Well, some people prefer heavier gauge strings (he hasn't mentioned what gauge he used to use), & some get along fine with lighter strings. It's really a preference thing, the difference in tone is negligible.
I only +1 the comment as it will help build finger strength, in the event that he played/preferred heavier strings before his accident.

 

[BGood]

Don't sweat it Dr, I'm pulling your leg.

 

[freezie]

Thanks for the replys , years ago I played with 11's , so I went with 10's and have already dropped to 9's they feel better .

 

[JohnnyGoo]

Welcome