What to do about guitar when leaving for a 2 weeks?

Question

I just started playing guitar again, and am trying to grow calluses. Im leaving for two weeks and cant take my guitar. Is there anyway I can work my finger to where i can still build up calluses?

Answer 1

Hey Stevie

Don't worry about your callouses. it will take longer than 2 weeks to get rid of them.

The best exercise is to finger tap on the table for 10 minutes. That will definitely keep your fingers in shape and it will offer finger strengthening at the same time.

Answer 2

Find something with a thin edge that will not cause a laceration.  Keep pushing each finger against it.  Just hard enough to show an indentation.  Calluses are created from irritation to protect the skin.  This should keep the fingers from getting soft while your gone.

I never heard of using methylated spirits, and I've been playing since the 60s.

Answer 3

Sandpaper, although, I wouldn't worry about it.  You'll be back in two weeks.

Answer 4

why would you want to grow calluses?it's irritated dead skin,unnatractive and unhealthy

Answer 5

The best calluses for playing guitar are the ones that come from playing guitar.

I wouldn't try sand paper.. because you could then hurt your fingers and thus making the time you can't play even longer than two weeks.

So, just wait the two weeks.

Answer 6

There's no alternative way to get calluses, sorry. Two weeks will fly by.

Answer 7

i won't worry two wake cannot take yout on you skills, but when you came home just practice

Answer 8

if you happen to have a extra string bring it and pressure it across ur fingers.   Or any other thing like that.   Also,  rubbing alcohol  will  encurage calluses.

Answer 9

Methlyated spirits is the old rock n roll way to toughen up fingertips. It does something like dry out the skin and make it like leather