Tip of the Day. The use of a Black Marker!

[Dick Glasgow]

I just picked up a useful tip from a friend over at ED, which might be useful for anyone else who, like me, still finds themselves looking at the strings as they play.

The trick is to use a Black Marker on about 3" of the under strings, either side of the Treble Bridge & to the left of the Bass Bridge.
It's amazing how those lower strings then suddenly disappear, as if by magic!

I've tried it & it really does work & helps me to focus on the strings I'm trying to play.

However, I have absolutely no idea what chemical effect the ink might have on the strings, so if you try it, just remember you have been warned!

If anyone tries this & then finds that their strings start to dissolve, please let us know! ;D

Cheers
Dick

[gypsy]

GREAT idea! I haven't looked at my strings in years, but in the beginning, i would have LOVED to had heard this tip. Good on ya!