How to Shape Your Nail with a Hot Spoon for Classical Guitar

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@Thisisclassicalguitar Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. Here's my full lesson and McAllister's vid as well: www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/shape-nail-hot-spoon/ Enjoying my channel, visit my support page: www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/donate-support/

@Harrier_DuBois Ай бұрын

Just don't let anyone find your burned spoon, they are liable to get ideas. Choose life!

@Thisisclassicalguitar Ай бұрын

It is indeed some shady business.

@harveyfreed6342 Ай бұрын

I have hooked nails on all IMA fingers and have tried the spoon (without the protection) and chickened out, but I am able to straighten them with some judicious tooth bending. This has the added advantage of preventing folks from borrowing my guitar.

@newgunguy4176 Ай бұрын

I learned this from Renato Bellucci. He uses a soldering iron. I use a spoon under the nail and heat the top of the nail with a soldering iron. Obviously, I'm very careful not to overheat the nail. Also, I pinch the sides with a reshaped clothespin to set the c-curve. The c-curve is very important for proper, overall shape, and strength. The best shape is like that of an AlaskaPik.

@Thisisclassicalguitar Ай бұрын

Interesting. Do you use the clothespin immediately after the heating of the nail? I've love to see a picture of the clothespin.

@ticovogt Ай бұрын

Before watching your great video on fingernails, I had the devil's own time trying not to have them break frequently. I thought I had tried everything, but you commented that it's important to keep the nails from getting dry and brittle, that moisturizing them is essential. I took your suggestion to heart and since then, 2+ years ago, not one failure. Throughout the day I lightly dip the tips in Burt's Bees hand salve, a mix of wax and oil. They are long and incredibly strong, holding up during active use as a wood craftsman and tree worker. My wife thinks they're scary! My "m" nail has the downward hook that your "i" does, and I'll try this method to improve its shape. Thanks for all your great knowledge and instruction.

@Thisisclassicalguitar Ай бұрын

Great to hear!

@waynzwhirled6181 Ай бұрын

This is excellent. Thank you. I have used women's artificial toe-nails (Kiss brand) for about 20 years now. I just cut my real nails short, cut and shape the artificial nails, then superglue them on. It has worked well for me. I kept messing up and breaking my natural nails doing general home maintenance, yard work, and repair work on things like cars, lawnmowers, bicycles. They normally last up to a week or so, but I occasionally damage one or it gets too short from filing and I have to replace it.

@Thisisclassicalguitar Ай бұрын

Ya, lots of pros use fake nails now and there are dedicated products etc. For some people though it's a moisture issue with natural nails. Hydrated nails bend instead of break.

@loutrotechaud2598 Ай бұрын

Started hooking on my I first now my M. Much appreciated

@Thisisclassicalguitar Ай бұрын

Hope it helps. Be careful.

@juuse94 Ай бұрын

Oh wow this is a game changer, I didn't think anything could be done about this other than tactical filing, which results in very short nails. Just gotta go buy a cheaper spoon to scorch :D

@olewetdog6254 Ай бұрын

I have long nails and they are terribly hooked. I have to go through this every week but I do it a little differently. I've started using a large tube that provides a good curvature and heat the nail from the top with the spoon tip so there's no heat next to my flesh. After I get them straight I put three coats of clear nail polish on and that helps keep them straight.

@Thisisclassicalguitar Ай бұрын

Interesting! When you reheat it does the nail polish melt or anything?

@juuse94 Ай бұрын

It freaking works great!

@Thisisclassicalguitar Ай бұрын

So glad to hear that!

@chrishinks46 Ай бұрын

Can't you use a "protector" which is not metal and heat conductive? A piece of wood or card, for example?

@Thisisclassicalguitar Ай бұрын

Yes, that might be better but really you shouldn't do it long enough for significant danger. My metal thing doesn't get hot at all. But you can slip and cause injury so of course do it at your own risk always and be careful. Like I say in the video, don't do it!

@DeutschlandGuy Ай бұрын

I prefer an open campfire and a hot branding iron. Of course, I do have to take a shot of rye whisky a grasp a piece of wood between my teeth before beginning. (Haaa... Just kidding! 😅🤣😂)

@Thisisclassicalguitar Ай бұрын

Nail branding is definitely the future.

@justinecurie Ай бұрын

Maybe try a hair dryer? Some have an attachment to concentrate the flow of air. You might find a support/form to put under the nail, then heat it with the drier and let it cool. Nails are similar to hair. Why not?

@Thisisclassicalguitar Ай бұрын

Not sure if that would be enough heat. I tried heating the spoon with hot water and it didn't work as well as a flame.

@amezcuaist Ай бұрын

Hot water softens nails.(5 minutes ) That preparation then an air dryer with a metal shaper could get the result . Brass wire shaped into plectrums under the nail could work .I will be experimenting on this soon .

@mscir Ай бұрын

Great video quality, well done.

@Thisisclassicalguitar Ай бұрын

Thanks, it's actually a bit difficult to watch my hands through the camera to make it's focused while dealing with the hot spoon!

@wllbh Ай бұрын

Omg just the video I needed, I didn't even know it was possible, I've been desperate about my middle fingernail that bends so badly... Will try this right away (and I'll sure hold you responsible if I burn myself). Thank you very much !

@Thisisclassicalguitar Ай бұрын

Haha, don't do it! Even with protection it's still dangerous. I slipped the other day and the spoon was...hot. But it sure does help.

@wllbh Ай бұрын

@@Thisisclassicalguitar I might have slipped a little and indeed, hot it was (no injury though). But it worked so well ! My playing has changed a lot, I can't believed how smooth it is now. And I wonder if it wouldn't harden the nail in the meantime -- which I need too, so it's great. Thank you again !

@wllbh Ай бұрын

@@Thisisclassicalguitar Looks like the problem was my way-too-much-curved nails, while my technique was right all along...

@Thisisclassicalguitar Ай бұрын

Glad to hear it worked out!

@Thisisclassicalguitar Ай бұрын

Ya, I wonder how many people think it's their technique. Although I did used to use a shape that kind of worked despite the dip but the spoon is the best solution for me.

@michaelpilgrim8131 Ай бұрын

Interesting. I'd never heard of this. I no longer play classical but I use nails on steel strings. My index finger is very similar to yours.

@Thisisclassicalguitar Ай бұрын

Hmm, it might not matter as much on steel-string but not sure. I guess it depends on if the nail is used as a ramp in the same fashion.

@Paul_Rich Ай бұрын

Playing with nails seems like a lot of maintenance. Have you ever tried cutting your nails short and playing with just the flesh?

@Thisisclassicalguitar Ай бұрын

Yes, you can play guitar without nails but nails do offer some clarity, volume, and control.

@notacpu5321 Ай бұрын

Tried and I hate it. Nails are necessary.

@baohuynh9529 Ай бұрын

It is a lot of maintenance but many people feel it is a major part of their sound. I think having some nail offers a lot more possibility in tonal variation in comparison to only flesh, but it is up to the player at the end of the day.

@BS38114 Ай бұрын

Tested it, and it don't work for me.

@ValentinKovshikMusic Ай бұрын

For me, it's 2 minutes once in 5 days.

@BS38114 Ай бұрын

Great! Will test tomorrow. I have the same nail shape on all nails. I am fine with that, but i can't play apoyando with this hawk claws like nail shape. Maybe this is a solution.

@Thisisclassicalguitar Ай бұрын

Sometimes an alternate nail nail filing shape can do it, lots of experimentation is needed but this is a last resort!