:talking to myself (again):

4.15.2007

Just when you think you've seen it all...


This has got to be one of the most ridiculous things I have ever seen in my life. These are finger weights for guitarists. I guess the theory is that by having extra weight on your fingers, it builds up the little finger muscles so when you take them off you can play like the wind. The cost? A mere $79.95.
This sort of reminds me of the amps that the guys in Spinal Tap used. The volume controls went up to 11, not 10.
That's 1 louder...

posted by :phil: at Sunday, April 15, 2007

9 Comments:

  • Omigosh, Phil! Are you still blogging??

    So if I wear these weights, will they help me to play solos like Kirk Hammett?

    By Blogger Sarah, At April 16, 2007 6:42 AM  

  • yeah lets work those babies

    *strange*

    By Blogger b o o, At April 16, 2007 10:29 AM  

  • OMG I will forward this to all my guitar, mandolin and banjo picking friends. They look silly: A metacarpal workout LOL
    Phil - whats up... how are you ? I am back on line after internet purgatory of 5 mos. I have dialup and I am proud. ha ha... I am working hard at the home depot and actually.... enjoying retail.
    I will be posting art ever sunday :) love NINA

    By Blogger NINANINA, At April 16, 2007 10:31 AM  

  • Aw, come on, don't you remember swinging two bats on the on-deck circlewhen you were a kid, so when it was your turn at bat your 32 ounce Louisville Slugger felt like a toothpick? And not only that, those things look cool. I don't even play the guitar and I'm thinking of buy a set for both hands.

    By Blogger mr. schprock, At April 16, 2007 11:19 AM  

  • I have to agree with you on this one - that is absolutely ridiculous <.<;;

    But hey, people have to make their living somehow, eh?

    By Blogger Spacecake, At April 16, 2007 11:42 AM  

  • You could make your own ( if you should want them ) for far less than that!

    By Blogger kat, At April 18, 2007 3:10 AM  

  • I copied and sent this photo to my nephew who is learning to play guitar...and of course, now he wants them!
    He also used to wear ankle weights when he practiced basketball so he could jump higher when he took them off
    :0)
    Let's hear it for Spinal Tap!!

    By Blogger Kayla, At April 18, 2007 11:21 AM  

  • Hahaha, what a bizarre thing - I wonder if it works.
    Good to see you still blogging Phil. I knew you couldn't keep away for long :]
    Hope you're feeling better!

    By Blogger DoGGa, At April 20, 2007 4:26 AM  

  • It is a strange contraption. Another option is to break two fingers so you can play like Djanjo Reinhart.

    I'm not sure I'm back Sarah and DoGGa, but I haven't left the building yet.

    Hi Nina, nice to see you again and you too mr. schprock, very long time indeed.

    Hello everyone else too

    By Blogger :phil:, At April 20, 2007 4:01 PM  

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