arm rub

thefiremelted

has anyone else experience slight discomfort when they strum a jazzmaster? lately i've noticed my arm rubbing against the body above the pick guard. maybe i just have bad technique?

Pedro

Last band practice I had was on a hot day and after 4 hours of sweaty strumming I had a bit of a sore forearm from friction burns and my jag was caked in sweat, but doesn't that happen with any guitar? Gibsons are worse I reckon because they aren't contoured, so the edge of the body digs into you all over the place.

bnfng

The location of the contour is lower and further to the right than where my arm hits (or where I tend to brace my arm) so I get what you're saying. I find the body shape more comfortable to play than a Tele but maybe not as comfortable as a Strat. In any case, I love all of the aforementioned guitars so I can't complain. I suppose I could try to play with better technique, but what fun is that?

bnfng

Also worth noting... When I play sitting down my arm is in the right position, which is what this body contour was intended for. I suppose the same goal could be achieved by shortening your strap to raise the guitar.

handen

Wear a fuzzy cotton wristband. It's like they were made to stop the friction #### from happening when you play guitar. I loved my Foo Fighters wristband until my dog chewed it up...

dinosaur

Hmm, yeah its kinda unconfotable but i find the trem arm too low and that annoys me more.

handen

dinosaur said: Hmm, yeah its kinda unconfotable but i find the trem arm too low and that annoys me more.

Stick it in some vice grips and bend it to how you like it.

sttawke

Make sure you have your guitar at a decent height. Round your ankles is not a good height unless you're Peter Hook.

Spitfire

Just play harder and longer and wait for calluses to form.

SeamusOMonstersuit

Spitfire said: Just play harder and longer and wait for calluses to form.

Also, when your arm is nice and raw, rub some vinegar into it.

bilbicus

Spitfire said: Just play harder and longer and wait for calluses to form.

Or salt. It's pretty bracing.

(Got my CIJ Jazzmaster delivered, will upload photos over the weekend)

Spitfire

Nah, vinegar is best, then bake in in the oven overnight.

Pedro

Spitfire said: Nah, vinegar is best, then bake in in the oven overnight.

Then you get three swings, and we're playing stamps, right?