Every Guitarist's WORST Nightmare!!! I Messed Up BIG TIME and Almost Ended My Career…

[@chromenuke5596]

Oh my gosh, so sorry to hear about this. Hoping it heals up great and you will be back better than ever.

[@rickw5024]

+1 zillion to this comment. speedy recovery!!!

[@marce211275]

Best vibes, wishes and energy from New York City Jay!!! Please have some rest, recovery soon, be patient and listen tons of music you love so time will past even sooner my friend!

[@SomeGuyNamedRobb]

Praying for your quick recovery, Jay!

[@sd67b]

also a tip to everyone as you age be careful with health and medicine : i passed out recently from my meds and partially crushed my fretting hand. still recovering after a few weeks of limited ability! so many things to be careful with lol . . used to feel invincible . . much appreciate the video and warning my friend. good luck to everyone out there who's ever had a scare or is still recovering. Health all around such a big issue to keep aware of.

[@Raj-b2q1x]

JAY - thanks for your advice. This accident really makes you appreciate your hands! Speedy recovery all the best

[@jayguitar]

Thanks man! I really appreciate it. Scary incident for sure 🙏 Thankfully my finger has recovered - still some aching now and then and some numbness - but back to playing and doing my thing 😊 🙏 Have an awesome day!

[@Raj-b2q1x]

@@jayguitar youre awsome ! look after those magic hands!

[@parsivulldyelectric585]

Wow, oh my God dude, you’re singing? Very cool, my friend. That solo happens to be one of my favorite solos that you’ve done on your originals, such tasteful positions and such placement of the right notes man great job, brother.

[@parsivulldyelectric585]

Oh wow my friend. I’ve been in your shoes many times more often than I’d want to admit. I’m also a passionate cook in the kitchen and I’ve cut my finger before it’s not fun. I was also in the construction industry for a long time and had many cuts and bruises on my hands and was very lucky. I’m very happy to hear that you’re doing better. I wish you well and good luck, my friend, can’t wait toSee you back in the studio.

[@richb6291]

I went cold in the first 5 minutes of you describing your experience , as its happened to me several times( Japanese Cooks knife too ) . Ypu've made me think about taking care . Repair quickly Jay . Take care - the restbite will no doubt inspire some great new music from you buddy. All the best.

[@ToneD5150]

As a long time guitarist I share great sympathy for you! God speed your recovery Jay...!!! Be well my friend...🙏✌️

[@500erider]

Get well soon, Jay. Prayers, bro.

[@RS-ol8or]

Grateful you didn’t do worse damage; prayers sent dude! 🙏

[@roquedaniellascala790]

Incredible video, may you recover very soon, all the best to you.

[@joecooper7803]

Whacked my index finger with a knife on my fret hand couldn’t even hold a fork or key for like 6 months seemed like years. Take care feel ya!

[@jcwv670]

Best wishes on your recovery. In December, I skimmed the pad of the same finger on a table saw. About as minor as that type of injury could be and lucky no other fingers made contact. About 2 months of daily dressing changes, saline soaks, etc. I don't have a guitar career, but it's been a serious/avid hobby for 40+ years. My first attempt at playing again lasted about 2 seconds 😂. Over a few weeks, I'd try again, make a little progress...repeat. Had a little setback when I got too aggressive too soon and the new skin wasn't ready for that. 4 months past the injury date, I'm mostly ok playing. The very little bit of missing pad and the scar tissue makes me have to be more precise fretting, and occasionally I hit a string a little different and feel some pain. All in all, I'm lucky and grateful. I also do a lot of cooking, and as far as knives, sharp is generally considered more safe as a dull knife requires more force and is also more likely to slip vs cut whers intended. Again, good luck, ans my experience suggests when you get back to playing, soreness is okay, but pain means stop and heal a bit more.

[@meagainokay7673]

Geeze, glad you're ok Jay. I ripped my tendon clean off on the inside of my finger so I know how you feel. My finger tip was just flopping around. I had a set bandage on my middle finger for 8 weeks. No guitar at all which gave me withdrawals lol! Keep rocking bro.

[@guitagious9464]

Oh, Jay! So sorry buddy! I did the same thing - same finger - years ago. Unfortunately, I still have not gotten all of the feeling back in it, even now. However, I can still play, thank goodness!!! ...and you will too, buddy! Just give it proper time to heal. The only chords you should be making for a few weeks are root power chords using just the pointer, ring, and Mr. Pinky fingers! I recently had two trigger fingers repaired on my fretting hand as well (middle and ring fingers). It has all gone great though, and I have played 3 performances since the surgery and can tell it is going to be better than before when all is said and done. (Agree with you regarding Daisy Jones and the Six! Lol!) Here's to a speedy recover, brother!

[@angeltorres8214]

Jay stay strong, you will be back and better then ever.

[@rgcazo]

Wow. Sorry for hear about this Jay. I'm glad it was not a permanent injury.

[@MikeJBlues]

Thank God it's not fatal, wow. Get well soon 🙏. Live your channel brother

[@michaelbeem1737]

Unfortunate accident, but glad you're okay, and will be back to normal in time...Just take it slow, and do what the docs tell ya..Peace my brother!

[@Tone-Quest]

Oh no, I’m so sorry to hear this news, but I’m also relieved to hear it is not as bad as it could have been. I’ll be praying for a quick and solid recovery for your finger. Not trying to make you work while recovering, but maybe in a little while you could still make KZbin video. Yes, granted you won’t be playing but you still have tones of musical knowledge you could share. I’m sure you have lots of dry guitar track you could re-amp with a real or model amp to give us a tutorial on how to dial in tones, effects, how mix…etc. Just an idea. God bless Jay, and his recovery. ❤️‍🩹

[@jimsimmons2674]

Jay i hope your finger continues to heal and you get better soon!

[@Bad_Phil]

Yo brother, just heard about your accident! Haven’t talked in a while (mea culpa)… hoping for a fast recovery and no draw backs to your playing. Luv ya man 🤘🏻

[@JB-cn7hn]

Speedy recovery Jay...Best wishes from the emerald isle.

[@julienramnarine850]

OMG! Jay, strummer of strings and weaver of melodies, may your finger heal swiftly so you can return to creating music! Your guitar awaits your magic touch, and we all await the next tune that only you can bring! 😊

[@Bigagoo]

Thank God you're going to be OK!!! Take your time on the recovery and don't push it.

[@jayguitar]

Thanks John! I appreciate it man 🙏🏽 yes, much better now. Back to playing and recording videos. Finger is functioning perfectly. The area of the wound aches now and then but considering what could have been I’m grateful it’s healed up. Have an awesome day!

[@bluematrix5001]

Happy, all is ok, wish you a fast and good recovery

[@Nig6tWalker]

wow man!!so sorry about that,wish you a fast recovery

[@paulbradshawguitar]

all the best for your recovery Jay, that's one of my worst nightmares as well, I'm very cautious with my hands/wrists, very OCD about it 😄, i can imagine how annoying/rough that must be, take care

[@prototype9904]

Wow, what a nightmare... Hope you have a speedy recovery m8 \m/

[@rodjohnon4950]

I pray for a quick recovery for you.

[@danielecarmone]

Jay, I'm so sorry. Get well soon my friend ❤

[@brianwatson8391]

Glad your ok Jay, that's scary take care of yourself

[@rolfhauf4266]

Get well soon Jay… Take some rest..🎸

[@leifhoffman6533]

Jay, hope you get well soon my brother. It's been a long time since I've contacted you. Hope everything is going great except for the finger mishap. I cut my index finger on my Fret hand years ago with a knife at work. Scared the crap out of me also. Take it easy man and heal quickly. PEACE

[@LizaJane761]

Omgoodness how scary! I’m glad it wasn’t any worse for you! Close call!!! 🙏🙏

[@jordiumethar4963]

I understand you perfectly. I work in the metal industry.....many times I have hit my finger with a hammer, cuts with sheets....and on one occasion I even cut my finger with an angle grinder and on that occasion due to lack of two millimeters I almost cut my tendon too. Take good care of yourself and stay away from sharp instruments!!!! Get well soon!!!!. A hug friend 🙏🏼

[@guitarsamurai1906]

best wishes for a speedy recovery. Cheers

[@jeffallen3382]

Glad you got lucky and didn't get cut any worse. About 25 years ago I cut the tendon on my ring finger of my picking hand. It took a bit more to get sewed back up as it was right where it connected to the bone the hand doc said and 4 weeks longer than normal in the hand cast to keep from moving it he said. Luckily today I don't have any residual issues with it.

[@666cyprian]

Hey Jay, heal well, life can change in the blink of an eye( boy don’t I know it lol) but things like this gives you a new perspective on things. Anyway I wish you well and a speedy recovery🤘😝🤘🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@FROGAmps]

So sad for that Jay 😢 Btw wish you a fast recovery. ❤

[@charvelshredder]

Hey Jay-My friend nearly completely severed 2 fret hand fingers with a circular saw and he made a complete recovery and is playing better than ever! Hang in there man! You’ll be shredding again in no time!🎼🎸

[@wjewell63]

Yep..I lost two half inch fingertips in the early 80's on my fret hand.. (lawnmower) slowed me down but didn't stop me pursuing guitar..

[@Tatted-ne7tu]

Bro, get well soon. I couldn’t imagine not playing.

[@jayguitar]

Thanks man! I appreciate it 🙏 Have an awesome day!

[@lizardspit2508]

😢 speedy recovery ❤️‍🩹

[@MrSteney]

Hoping you heal quickly. Look up finger guards. They sell stainless steel slip on finger guards for food prep.

[@jjshouseofjams522]

Heal well, Jay 🤘🤘

[@500erider]

Get yourself some of those metal mesh gloves to use, when you are cutting food items. It's a great safety precaution.

[@Twobarpsi]

Incredible story! Glad it worked out for the best. I had to cancel a live gig for a cut on my fretting hand's index finger tip. No way could I play for about a month! Even then it was sketchy.

[@vintagetone22]

Im so sorry to hear that.waw you are very lucky.i passed nearly 3 years of pain and not been able to play my guitar due to long covid and now i have neuropathy in my feets and hands.lots of medication lots of treatments .thank god i can play again.i still dont feel much in my feet and fingers as im diabetic.but im lucky to be able to play again.i was in a wheel chair for 2 years.bro please lookafter your hands and fingers.i couldnt use my wah pedal for 3 years that sucks.i feel your pain bro.i wish you quick recovery.ohh when i saw you in brighton gak store it was the first time i can walk and wear a sandal.yay.👍👍🌹👍🌹🎸👍🎸❤🎸🙏🎸👍

[@bryonrivera2607]

Hey Jay cut the tips of pointer and middle finger on fret and they glued them back on and was back up on stage in a month 🙏 for your quick healing and recovery

[@jayguitar]

Oh wow dude! I'm glad your fingers got fixed. This was scary to go through! Thanks so much man! 🙏 Have an awesome day!

[@gerrydaly5409]

Get well soon J

[@jonnydubai]

glad you are ok mate

[@nord_laender]

Get well soon!!!!

[@jedisparky]

I'm glad you'll be ok! Teach us basics on using a DAW. Cubase is still a mystery to me ☺️

[@drockny]

Jay no doubt in my mind, you are talented enough to play lefty. Get well soon brother.

[@EricMartinez-y7r]

Get well Jay!^)

[@johnwebb2562]

Don't worry Jay each time you change your dressing, bathe your finger in Luke warm salty water for a spell. It will heal a lot quicker. I work in construction 🏗️ and regularly cause injuries to my my hands.get your self a butchers stainless steel gauntlet for preparing food. You'll come out smelling of rose's in the end, it may modify your fretting technique or give you an edge that you didn't have. Get well soon. Best regards 😸. John. 6:46

[@bodr1]

Jay wishing you the best man, cut gloves are your friend.. I use them anytime I use the chef knife, Ive made that ER trip.. it happens..

[@tedfehr5875]

You almost had a zone I extensor tendon laceration (mallet finger deformity). You are very lucky indeed, Jay.

[@jayguitar]

I just looked that up and it scared the hell out of me! Thanks for letting me know. I do appreciate it. Ut was a very close call for sure 🙏 Thanks so much! Have an awesome day!

[@joewolf-xq7lv]

Prayers to you jay from kentucky in usa. Def eat healing foods and drink juice with vitamins. Pls heal fast brother..when you get better would you pls be my guitar teacher???

[@jayguitar]

Thanks man 🙏 I really appreciate it. It was scary going through this. My finger still aches now and then but its working again just fine and I'm back to playing/recording and teaching. Sure thing about teaching as well - I have had a couple of slots come up recently (pretty rare for that to happen) so drop me a line through my website - www.brightguitarguru.com - and I'll be happy to help. Have an awesome day!

[@melonhusk-kt5ys]

i had a 15 gauge guitar string go through my finger once yeah i didn't snip the new string down all the way to the tuning peg the doctor told me i had missed the "capsule" by just a tiny bit i guess the capsule is where all the delicate stuff in the joints meet the doctor said if i had punctured the finger joint i would've had to have surgery as a blind person meself we have guards you can put on knives give the local i believe over there it's the RNIB a call you could probably buy a guard for those sharp knives good luck

[@jayguitar]

Ouch! Oh man, that sounds really painful. String ends can be pretty dangerous. I have had a few near misses with them. I'm glad you weren't injured more dude 🙏 Have an awesome day.

[@stratrat57]

Django....Iommi.....I keep my knives DULL! I go sometimes a week without playing, and it seems I play better when I start again.

[@josem2558]

Yo tuve un accidente de moto y me aplaste ese dedo.casi lo pierdo. Animo, mira Tony Iommi,.o yo siguo tocando.ESO SI TENDRAS QUE ADAPTARTE A ESA NUEVA SITUACION.

[@jayguitar]

Yikes! I hope your hand is ok now and you're back to playing also 🙏 Thanks and have an awesome day!

[@mariolafontaine5853]

Oh boy that's serious. You know probably this story but Jeff Beck was a vegetarian and while cutting some carrots, the knife slipped and he cutted the last phalange of his major finger. The recovery will be a bit frustrating but think about Jeff Beck and his late playing the passion and everything was there. Tony Iommy was in this situation 50 years ago and he had what we can consider not to bad career... keep on rocking man!!

[@rs-xr3ty]

The beard is epic bro

[@jayguitar]

Thanks man! 🤘 Have an awesome day!

[@SiTheMon777]

God bless the NHS brother! 🔥🙏

[@SiTheMon777]

I also thought you were going to do a Den Dennis from Bad News and say it was you're important finger 😂

[@MrETS68]

I lost both arms in a accident, but my fingers still works…😮 jokes aside, your finger will be as good as new😊

[@luispaxtor2680]

Glad you didnt' sever your tendon! What a scare!

[@freddycookjr.2164]

SO SORRY FER YA MATE YOUR A GREAT PLAYER YOU WILL HEAL TWO FINGERS DID NOT STOP DJANGO MINE WAS WASHING A BEER GLASS PLASTIC FAN NOW LOL MEANWHILE OPEN TUNING AND SLIDE AWAY BE WEL QUICK RECOVER ALL THE BEST

[@boddumblues]

Time to play slide! 😁

[@nigelplant1115]

Man you're a drama queen ,went a bit further with me I lost my 3rd finger on my fret hand and damaged nerves in my little finger 3yrs later I can play again !

[@skyeditor1740]

Your being a we bit on the dramatic side. That doesn't look all that bad, It didn't get anywhere close to the bone and didn't even require stiches. That will heal pretty fast and you'll be back playing in no time. I'd say a couple of weeks tops.

[@Treachery93]

LUCKY LUCKY LUCKY LUCKY LUCKY!!!! You now FORBIDDEN to handle knives of any kind!

[@BillStevens-h9f]

Accidentally played an tele? Ha h a

[@bradleybarton9064]

I will trade you your cut finger on your left hand for my torn bicep tendon on my left arm.!!!

[@comptonmccairo8591]

Toni did it you could

[@imajestic3330]

Oh shit , Damn dude . I had to hit the dislike. Jay you will manage to work around this , you're too damn good. They're people who don't even have hands and play with their feet . Best wishes.

[@A7XGuitar999]

close call. You will be playing like crazy again real soon....in the meantime though I can give your guitars the TLC they need HA!