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Topic: Steel bar help for arthritic hands |
James Ives
From:
California, USA
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Posted 24 Nov 2021 7:38 pm |
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Like many older guys ( I imagine) I have arthritic hands, making bar holding a challenge.
What devices or aids have you guys and girls found for this problem, please? |
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Reinhard Brodesser
From:
New York, USA
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Posted 24 Nov 2021 8:08 pm
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| I've also had difficulty holding a bar with my Carpal Tunneled hands. My solution is to use some sticky backed Velcro. Two skinny strips about a quarter inch wide by 1 inch long put on the steel, and then using a non sticky Velcro strap around my index finger onto the bar. |
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Bobby D. Jones
From:
West Virginia, USA
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Posted 24 Nov 2021 9:44 pm
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The one thing I have found is a 1" X 3 3/4". Later I may have to go more mechanical like Vel-Cro.
The longer bar allows the back of the bar seat between my palm and thumb holding the back of the bar firm. The 1" diameter allows the bone in my thumb and middle finger to be below the center of the bar, Putting the largest part of the bar in a wedged position between my fingers. It shows in the picture by the reflection.
I found this bar by accident, Not good planning, I bought this GFI S12 guitar from a friend and the bar was in the deal. Once I got it in my hand, It gave me such control I ordered a spare to be safe. |
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Gene Tani
From:
Pac NW
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D Schubert
From:
Columbia, MO, USA
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Posted 25 Nov 2021 7:28 am
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| I know it's blasphemy, but a large grooved bar (Dobro, Stevens, Shubb, etc) is easier for me to hold and control than a round one. I'm using the same RR-2 tone bar for lap steel, respohonic, and pedal steel these days. |
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Eric Dahlhoff
From:
Point Arena, California
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Posted 25 Nov 2021 11:15 pm heat
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My hands ache too. The best for me is to warm up the bar. A few seconds in a cup of hot water, dry it off and it's like therapy for my left hand.
Gotta figure out a way to warm up my right hand now...
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