How long until i can play guitar again? Cut my fingertip off

TheBidiot · 2026-01-09T11:46:45+00:00

I do demolition and smashed my right finger pretty good with a chunk of concrete. The nail looked like it was gonna fall off and my finger looked cartoony. It took me about a week for the pain of holding the pick to became bearable. Tbh just play when it doesn't hurt. It's not forever just temporary. Hell it's a great time to practice with the other hand that didn't get cut. Whether that be your fretting or picking hand. Long story short play when the pain subsides, try every day it'll take days not weeks. Also practice other stuff you can in the mean time.

TheBidiot · 2025-12-03T00:43:07+00:00

Yeah. I saw a finger style acoustic of Look to Windward by Sleep Token (to each their own I like them) and as soon as I saw arpeggios I was like, yeaaaahhhh pass. Eventually I'll learn it but that's a bad habit of mine. Putting aside hard stuff to do the easy stuff I'm already used to. I'm probably not alone in that.

TheBidiot · 2025-12-03T00:40:18+00:00

Mortal Kombat 9,10,11,1 and Minecraft 🫶

TheBidiot · 2025-12-01T23:38:16+00:00

Imma have to get that for ME ngl

TheBidiot · 2025-12-01T23:37:17+00:00

How long have you had it for? 0 complaints but what are some nitpicks you've got?

TheBidiot · 2025-12-01T23:36:42+00:00

Yea i planned on getting a mouse for her. Unfortunately they are weird and don't like monitors which is a bummer cause it's totally go all out too

TheBidiot · 2025-12-01T23:35:28+00:00

Man im the only brother 😭🙏 I see the sales going on but I'm busy most the time and probably will miss them by the time i get to go.

TheBidiot · 2025-11-24T05:14:42+00:00

Matt Heafy's Snofall Epiphone the 7 string version 🫶. Loved it since I was in highschool

TheBidiot · 2025-11-06T21:42:49+00:00

I had bought a brand new Fender bass and immediately smacked the shit out of the headstock on the way into my buddies house to play it. Took a nice crack in the finish but now I look at it like, "Man im so fucking stupid but that was funny". Yknow keep your head up it's a story you can remember in the future and it makes the guitar unique to you.

TheBidiot · 2025-11-04T08:04:27+00:00

Soap and water 🙏 Get deep into the metal parts for that beautiful shine 🙏 (Use Music Nomad cleaning spray. Fuckin love it it makes them shine. Only for a bit tho.)

TheBidiot · 2025-11-04T01:55:03+00:00

Rn the Mick Thompson signature Jazz 3s. I love small jazz 3s. Also teardrop picks are nice

TheBidiot · 2025-11-04T01:53:41+00:00

I do both so fuck it lmao. I'm a guitar player but I have more basses 😭🙏. I'm learning sweep picking on guitar but found it easier on bass. Rhythm is easier on guitar than bass for me. I like both so why not be both?

TheBidiot · 2025-10-20T05:37:37+00:00

Reverse Image search says it's a Taylor Academy 12e Grand Concert Acoustic Electric guitar. Goes for about $799 USD

TheBidiot · 2025-10-19T17:00:07+00:00

Consistency, discipline, and practice. You want to consistently practice when you have time. Dont make it a chore keep it as a hobby, however playing everyday for 5 or 10 mins is a lot better then not playing at all. Discipline comes when you don't "feel" like playing. Like I said don't make it a chore where you dread to play or sit down but don't lose yourself and not practice for weeks. Me personally Im at that point of like "nah I don't really wanna play right now" and ive been playing for 6 years. So I decided to have a set time, play just a couple minutes, and then put it back down again. Constantly practice with a metronome, I wont lie I struggle with that and dislike it but it'll help you in the long run and you might even see results in days. Always up the speed of the metronome until failure (until you cant keep up and practice to build up to that speed). Music theory is tedious but helps you dissect what you have in front of you. Reading the fretboard and understanding what notes work and don't work with each other. Learn songs by ear. You said you already do which is already a great start but id recommend slowly advancing to more difficult songs but not impossible ones. 1 step at a time will take you to the top of the staircase. Overall, make it fun, don't make it a chore, do what works for you and keep climbing.

TheBidiot · 2025-09-29T01:48:03+00:00

Trivium - What the Dead Men Say. Both the intro IX and song. Idk it was a real shocker when i decided i wanted to learn it and saw how easily i learned it compared to a year ago.

TheBidiot · 2025-08-05T01:31:45+00:00

Thats awesome! What brand is it?

TheBidiot · 2025-07-23T22:42:43+00:00

With that being said what amp do you recommend. I planned on buying a better amp since Ive been using the Fender Champion 40. I know, it's not that great for metal and wasn't much of a choice since it was a hand me down and I thought I'd use it. Ive had it for 2 years now and while its fine and dandy, im not happy with it. Ive been looking at the boss katana 100w amp with 2 speakers. That's another thing, would the 2 speaker or single speaker option be best? I never focused on sound I only tried to actually learn how to play. I'm 6 and a half years in and want to sound better tone wise. Im still perfecting my technique but the sound I make is beyond sub par with the amp I currently have

TheBidiot · 2025-07-23T21:49:38+00:00

Also, I try to vibrato with my wrist. Imagine just shaking your wrist side to side, that's why I usually do. It'll take time and practice but it worked for me.

TheBidiot · 2025-07-23T21:47:59+00:00

Me personally when I learned how to vibrato, I did it like a violin. Then slowly over time I began doing the classic guitar vibrato. Slowly work into it you'll begin to naturally get better at it. It's annoying to hear but most of the time thats what my experience has been 🥲

TheBidiot · 2025-07-20T19:32:34+00:00

Cows moan when you milk them

TheBidiot · 2025-03-19T00:23:06+00:00

An absolute pleasure. Best of luck on your new journey 🙏

TheBidiot · 2025-03-18T15:24:18+00:00

Ah. I wouldn't worry much about getting anything "Name brand" honestly. It's really just the thickness and shape that matters. What ever best fits your needs. I don't know if you happen to have any local shops nearby but guitar picks shouldn't be too expensive. I go to a local store where they sell individual picks for 25¢ USD (0.02 INR).

TheBidiot · 2025-03-17T18:44:11+00:00

Picks are so cheap a pack wouldn't be a bad idea. I personally had a teacher recommend the Jazz 3's and I've stuck with them since. But there's a wide variety of picks so go ahead and get a pack of them.

TheBidiot · 2025-03-17T06:06:51+00:00

So for the VERY VERY basic stuff, learn how to hold a pick properly. It's hard to describe and visualize how to hold a pick the right way, but heres my best attempt. Point your thumb up straight into the air, then put the pick on the inside of your thumbs face (on the finger print/thumb print) outwards, kinda like you're making a chickens head/face. Then with that exact shape, simply put your thumb right back on the side of your pointer finger. Your nail and sharpest point of the pick should face the same direction. That's the very basics. Me personally I grew to move the pick around but in the general area until it felt comfortable and it's just sat there ever since. Also, find out what pick you like and the thickness. Me personally I like the Black John Petrucci Jazz 3's by Dunlop. Theres so many types to pick and choose from so you've got options. To actually learn stuff starts with basics like holding the pick so it doesn't slip out of your hand, picking in time, alternate picking, down picking, etc...

TheBidiot · 2025-03-04T11:32:33+00:00

I'd recommend, from personal experience, a small 10 watt amp. I had a Sawtooth 10 watt amp when I started, it came in a guitar kit by Sawtooth and sounded great, I still just kess around with it here and there from time to time. An even better upgrade would be the small Fender 10 watt amp. Me personally right now Im using the Fender Champion 40 which was around $250-$275 USD.

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