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(@anonymous)
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My fingernail that is.
It took what seemed forever to grow my nails and shape them just right on my picking hand.
Well my ring finger nail just snapped right off.
Looks like its time to play some broken nail blues (2 finger version)


   
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(@undercat)
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Looks like we're about to have another plectrum user in the forum! :lol:

Tough break. :roll:

Do something you love and you'll never work a day in your life...


   
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(@djdubb)
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Dude :o

Your fingernail can grow back, the guitar can't. LoL: :D

"Failure is the key to success" Lee Wen; Champ vs Champ


   
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(@oldiron)
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There was an interview with Paul McCartney in last months Acoustic Magazene. He said he's using acrilic fingernails on his picking fingers. If it's good enough for Sir Paul....

I may be going to hell in a bucket but at least I'm enjoying the ride. (Jerry Garcea)


   
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(@death_to_theory)
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why would you grow ur finger nails out if ur a guitar player :?: :?


   
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 Narn
(@narn)
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Right hand nails for ease and clarity of fingerpicking.

"You want WHAT on the *&%#ing ceiling?" - Michelangelo, 1566


   
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(@ricochet)
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I use fingerpicks. Long fingernails aren't an option in my work, and I couldn't stand 'em if I could wear them.

"A cheerful heart is good medicine."


   
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(@joe-momma)
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missileman, i know how hard it can be. The worst part is the ridicule of petty minded non-guitar players who just dont understand. Try drinking milk, probably wont help but it tastes good :lol: .


   
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(@ricochet)
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Pregnant ladies tell me that taking prenatal vitamins enhances the growth and quality of both nails and hair. (They've got lots of folic acid in them.)

"A cheerful heart is good medicine."


   
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(@anonymous)
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HMMM prenatal vitamins?
I get quite alot of ribbing from just growing my nails and wearing clear polish on them. I don't want to give my wife any more ammo :shock:


   
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(@undercat)
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That's going to be my add for picks:

Ad:

Text: This?
Pic: [guy crying over his broken nail, women laughing in the background]

Text: Or This?
Pic: [Guy wailing with Undercat Brand Premium Picks, as the same women throw their underwear towards him.]

Do something you love and you'll never work a day in your life...


   
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 R3d
(@r3d)
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That gelatin stuff called Knox does work to make your nails thicker/stronger. Just hide the box from your wife... poor guys. :lol:

I have the opposite problem, though. I keep my fingernails trimmed very short, but some people seem to think all women should have long nails. :roll:


   
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