Testing Awful Guitar Products That Shouldn't Exist!

[@bufferkiller]

As a luthier and guitar player, I hated the silicone fingertips until my grandfather quit playing guitar. I asked why, and his reason was the pain. In his 80s with diabetes and countless medications, the pressure caused him immense pain in spite of his callouses. I bought him some, and while they did not eliminate the pain, they did lessen it a great deal and he began playing again. Every now and then a seemingly stupid gadget benefits people with disabilities. Most are just dumb, though. The hand expander will cause serious damage and permanently weaken your hands if you use it as suggested by the manufacturer.

[@ronald.marien]

I had a woodworking accident and lost just a slight tip of my left pink and index finger. And I had a few concerts coming up. Thanks to these silicon fingertips I could perform, now everything is healed and I don't need these anymore.

[@frostmusicofficial]

@Rajarshi Rit iirc scotts bass lessons has something similar so he just wears a glove when he plays, I feel like for something like that a glove would be better than the silicone tips

[@bufferkiller]

@@frostmusicofficial He has a neurological disorder that causes severe tremors that stop when pressure is applied to his hand, be it his glove or just touching it with a single finger from his other hand. It’s wild to see. I’m not sure if there are any long term concerns.

[@lucaswallo8127]

yeah man

[@ginnyweasley6571]

I’m so happy your grandfather can play again…)

[@isa-te4ps]

"fret daddy sticky residue" is something i never thought I'd hear elise say... or anyone. ever.

[@keithkitchell1092]

Was thinking 🤔 this exact same thing hahahahahahahahah

[@vanessahdz335]

o- now i get it

[@sincerely.serene]

XDDDD

[@isa-te4ps]

@Avenix 1 honestly same

[@lisa.m_lvr]

Tiem stmap where

[@sunnybaudelaire9384]

Instead of buying a tool to stretch your fingers you could just... you know... practice the chords lol

[@EliseEcklund]

ikr?

[@reyphobic]

ikr?

[@inikadwivedi1941]

ikr?

[@definitelyshiny2701]

ikr?

[@k0rr.ph0b3__]

ikr?

[@kristingonzalez6065]

The finger mittens are silly for most people but I do recommend them for guitar learners who have gone through Chemo and find their skin is more fragile after treatment. It also may be a helpful option for guitar learners with hypersensitivity associated with ASD.

[@ldiazmdiaz]

Saw something similar at the dollar store, a thimble for sawing. My wife uses it due to her condition.

[@Cimorelli102]

& cerebral palsy

[@Sky-Daddy]

Gonna go get stage 3 cancer so I have a reason to get these

[@Cimorelli102]

@@Sky-Daddy & deformed fingers

[@bufferkiller]

I don’t know why I hadn’t considered ASD and ADHD as reasons for me being so particular about which strings I use. Silk and Steel for acoustic are the only ones I can really tolerate. I’ll play any, but I truly enjoy silk and steel strings. I cannot play elixir strings. They feel gross.

[@michaelhurley3171]

The finger stretcher looks like a medieval torture device for guitar beginners.

[@bufferkiller]

It is.

[@georgeprice3797]

I just noticed that cuz I was this comment

[@lumin__]

How dareth thou playeth guitareth! Thou deserveth punishment!

[@Eggstarrr]

@@lumin__ bro don’t know how to spell💀💀💀

[@lumin__]

@@Eggstarrr it’s medieval speech

[@SupremeLeaderKimJong-un]

Those finger taps make your fingers look like warriors or luchadores

[@reyphobic]

whatever she wears we'll love it

[@reyphobic]

whatever she wears we'll love it

[@MarzNicz]

Hi president of North Korea

[@hratatanana]

Hi Kim 😄👋

[@anselmogallegos1576]

Ikr

[@tyson_3301]

There are two ways to be able to play guitar without finger pain #1 = Practicing slowly at first and build up calluses #2 = Play the heck out of your fingers and lose all nerve feeling in them so you don't have to worry about pain Edit: And I wonder why my phone doesn't recognize my fingers on my left hand :|

[@Draftspike]

You should never go until you lose all feeling in your fingers, that’s dangerous.

[@tyson_3301]

@@Draftspike Lol not really. Your topmost nerve cells just die. It might sound bad but nerve cells die all the time and it's the same as putting out a candle with your fingers.

[@aproblem3503]

I chose number two, and two years after starting I almost cut of my finger, couldn`t play for half a year and then did the same thing again. It`s very affective, though painful if the nerve endings of your fingertip are basically destroyed

[@n0131]

#2 is the most practical way

[@wonby4241]

So I play ukulele- and I played like every day for an hour or two for a week straight and my fingers--💀

[@Bunnyhop-q4w]

"They have some for tiny fingers and 'not so tiny fingers'." no finger shaming gang 😌🤚

[@kellyroberson5470]

Ya

[@uniquity101]

todiroki!!!!

[@penguinnails1946]

Yaaas

[@getto1kwithnovideos971]

@@uniquity101 lol i just started watching anime Back to anime byeee

[@acookie7548]

imo thick fingers are good for other uses… ehe

[@JakHart]

Triangle picks are an art form unto themselves. They aren't the easiest to play with, but once you learn how, they become such an amazing tool.

[@flouisbailey]

Thin( medium or hard) Fender triangle picks are my favorite picks. Picks have always rotated in my fingers, triangles give you more surface. I tried SuperGlue but than was also a problem.

[@Myself_OCTES]

0:01 she smiled !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jeromeGrzelak]

yes yes

[@gise1900]

elise: testing awful guitar products that shouldn't exist me without even having a guitar: interesting update: now i do have a guitar :)

[@ilovechaosalot]

@Izzy powell yes it is

[@siennacook4013]

Pls get a guitar 😀 it is very fun

[@devyanshkhanna9701]

yea u should get one, really cool

[@L0veYoU3000]

LOL

[@L0veYoU3000]

RELATABLE

[@AverytheCubanAmerican]

"I have tiny fingers" relatable...and watching that expansion thing in action makes me uncomfortable

[@reyphobic]

@@lilac9064 because he's everywhere

[@amberr3662]

@@lilac9064 because you are everywhere And they are everywhere And i am everywhere In reality, *everyone is everywhere*

[@ConnorN22]

@@lilac9064 So i’m not the only one lol

[@toganium4175]

I’m very worried about your spending habits.

[@EliseEcklund]

it's getting out of hand

[@amberr3662]

@@EliseEcklund just... Don't go buying Kidz Bop and JoJo merch _wait crap I just gave you ideas no don't listen to me-_

[@sincerely.serene]

@@EliseEcklund *Honey just stop-* *Did u hear a word called "saving"???*

[@keithkitchell1092]

@@EliseEcklund naw buy what you 💕💕💕😘

[@okaayushi]

@@EliseEcklund but the big fattie guitar pick wont

[@christianodonaldsuares3016]

Actually, instead of those weird picks, I recommend using (radium) glow picks. I actually have a Daddario pick which glows somewhat like radium. So in case its lost, in the dark it would be easier to find.( not always...just saying so because i usually practice in the evenings :) )

[@freesk8]

This is Christiano DS from the future. I've come back from 40 years from now to tell you to ditch the radium guitar picks. They wind up giving you finger cancer! :)

[@vincentmasterbassist6784]

@@freesk8 I like this comment

[@Squagglimole]

This is Christiano DS from a further further future. I wish I had learned to fingerstyle

[@agnessofiacastrocarvalho774]

Isn't that radioactive?

[@freesk8]

I bought the finger protectors. Yeah. Mistake. But here is something that DID help: you can get a paint-on callus protector for your finger tips! It has the consistency of crazy glue, but unlike crazy glue, it is non-toxic. You only put it on the very ends. This really helped! The stuff I used was called "Quik Callus," but I think they are out of business now. I've played enough so I have natural calluses now, but this stuff really took the edge off. Here is another good thing: it is a thumb pick that has a little spring in it to hold it to your thumb! Black Mountain is the brand. Rock on! :)

[@mistysebastian]

The silicone finger thingies actually worked really well… I started playing 4 weeks ago and after 2 days my fingers couldn’t take anymore so I got those, you still develop calluses and since a total newbie can’t change chords as fast as you, it was very helpful…. Within a week of using them I had enough of a callus that I didn’t need them anymore. Just throwing that out there for total newbies like me because I probably would’ve quit bc of the pain if I didn’t have them. 🥰

[@gamelarck]

i dident know they can ber used with other instrements, i play the kailimba and i can agree it helps alot

[@Hannahlikesbeans]

Yeah the finger things are actually thimbles

[@warlord_aries3920]

Also!!! Super good for people who have sensitive skin after treatment for certain medical conditions as well for those of us with sensory issues due to autism and other disorders!!!

[@apgbgb1651]

Guys dokt listen to this comment you’re better off jus getting used to it

[@princeworld4769]

Yes i agree, it helps a lot too to me…

[@christianfink-irizarry8133]

"It kinda look like a piece of garbage, but it might be good." Girls when they go on a date with me

[@brdxeexe]

OHH

[@AgainstTheeWickedlyMusic]

"You're getting dates?"

[@bruniipain]

_what's a date?_

[@julsdraws6769]

She literally said that right when I read this

[@johnnytmcq]

Me when I look in a mirror.

[@ILikeBirds]

Me, a violinist: *I need to watch this*

[@ieatbread9435]

Same

[@mikemortonidentityv1210]

Me a pianist

[@elianabarratt-peacock1048]

Haha yeah same lol

[@sarahkatejenkins318]

Me, who fails at every instrument: *must watch*

[@leonathan0862]

Me a racist : *I need to watch this*

[@watchasannakowong8451]

4:25 her guitar hits the table* Me: ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

[@zerogames5113]

Do you know the name of the song she was playing there? It sounds nice

[@daisiesfxs6030]

when i was a beginner guitar player my teacher actually recommended the silicone finger mits. they worked really well for a little and then i could normally play without them :)

[@unabashedlyanne4527]

“It should be illegal for companies to use the word Daddy in their name” Big Daddy’s Pizza: **sweats nervously**

[@bealuvscats]

Big Daddy Guns: *sweats*

[@Ausles]

Scrub daddy: *sweating intensifies*

[@garricktam8887]

OMG they serve Big Daddy's pizza at my school

[@tracegrimes]

"they would most likely probably beat me up." -Elise 2021

[@justicehasdied4873]

Hi Trace

[@tracegrimes]

@@justicehasdied4873 hello

[@laurenpelto325]

Life hack, if you want your tiny hands that haven't grown in years too stretch out, learn piano! 10 years later, you can now reach a 9th. worked for me.

[@andreeei.]

Interesting.

[@kjryv]

I've been practicing since 6th grade (now almost in 10th grade). When I first started I could just barely play 2 notes an octave apart, nowadays I can play them with almost no struggles. But my hands do start to hurt after a while cause it still is quite the stretch

[@andreeei.]

@@kjryv Ive also started at 6th grade summer break and yes we had the same experiences. Im turning grade 9

[@anony_meows]

worked for rachmaninoff lol

[@happylemming6343]

I can play an 11th with my left hand with no problems at all and a good 10th with my right hand Yes,my left hand is slightly bigger than my right hand

[@RetroArcadeGuy]

1: That looks like something you'd use in a beat 'em up game. 2: That could be useful when you gotta pick hot things off a plate. 3: I don't even on that one too. 4: You could make pick necklaces out of them! And the pouch could be used to store handy items. 5: ... 6: E X T R A P H I C C

[@sadeotaku]

1:18 A sonic reference, I loved it.

[@blushouda]

No views, 100 likes 42 comments that I can't see, *perfectly balanced*

[@anikavanzijl2179]

Thanos would be proud

[@lillace7610]

@@anikavanzijl2179 lol

[@reyphobic]

@@anikavanzijl2179 agreed

[@randomteenager9357]

KZbin is broken again

[@James.E90]

@@PastelMoons-j8o it doesnt say that many likes because its only at 1100 you idiot 😂

[@sophiaibrahim2776]

Elise: self love and care is important Also elise: tortures herself for a video

[@naomilovesjesus4195]

There’s nothing like ✨ premium trash ✨

[@izaanhafid]

9:14 scrub daddy crying in the darkness

[@tjackson2402]

I work with preschoolers doing music and movement. At the end of the session they get to strum my guitar. The LED picks would be a great idea for them, they'd love it.

[@AgainstTheeWickedlyMusic]

Elise's merch is certified fresh. Very shiny, but fresh. Also, as a bassist and guitarist, most of these products are cursed. Especially Fret Daddy, just cause the name 😦

[@b3rryb0mb26]

I actually really liked the finger mitten things. I used to use them as I started to practice because the feeling of the strings on my fingers really hurt since I have sensitive skin. But after 2 months I stopped using them lmao. They definitely did help as I started to learn the guitar to help me improve with different chords that I couldn’t play ay first.

[@A13XLaircey]

I personally love those finger stretcher thingys. Can u imagine how much closet space u can free up by putting 5 hangers on just one of them?

[@frankc3534]

IM DYING WITH THE FRET DADDY💅😂 but also when she said"big ol fatty dumptruck juicy pick" had me dying😂

[@swaraajoshi3873]

I love that you have a Harry Styles cardboard cut out

[@Emily-ki7yk]

And i love your profil picture Bestie

[@swaraajoshi3873]

@@Emily-ki7yk I love yours too ! And I'm a Larrie too !! Love your username xx

[@TheFreezingChickenThinks]

Ok but what if I buy the silicone finger tips to stop biting my nails? 🤔

[@art-and-a-half507]

That's a good idea!

[@auronnyagangopadhyay7104]

@@art-and-a-half507 lol

[@reharm_reality]

But if you stop biting your nails they'll grow out and you'll have to cut them on your left hand anyway for fretting (at least that's what happened to me bc I got used to playing without fingernails).

[@TheFreezingChickenThinks]

@@johnnyparsnips7641 I looked those up and they seem to be made mostly for thumbs for gaming, not sure if they fit well on the other fingers but I might give them a try, thanks 👍🏻

[@GrassLion85]

I think the LED picks might be a decent bass pick... some players prefer super thick

[@carlyrose21]

Me: listens to Billie eillish (finds new Elise video) “ah, what a wonderfully emo day.”

[@spunchbop5081]

Uh oh....

[@megmarie6]

Yes

[@amberr3662]

*me who was just drawing Shuichi Saihara fanart* "yes emo day"

[@user-mg1dc5dw6p]

I like billie eilish but she not that emo...

[@hufflepuff_heather6632]

Billie Eilish (idk i suck at spelling ok) is not emo she is *alternative* Google classifies "emo music" as "a style of *rock music* characterized by melodic musicianship and expressive, often confessional lyrics. It originated in the mid-1980s hardcore punk movement of Washington, D.C., where it was known as "emotional hardcore" or "emocore" and pioneered by bands such as Rites of Spring and Embrace." Therefore, it has more of a "punk" or "hard rock" sound, if that makes sense.

[@namvet9881]

Hello Elise, When I set up an acoustic guitar for a newcomer, I always install the following strings: Elixir Acoustic Guitar Strings - Phosphor Bronze - Nanoweb Coating - 10|47 - Extra Light These strings are easier on the finger tips than standard gauge. Also, a good tuner is a must. This is my choice: Snark ST-2 Multi-Instrument Chromatic Tuner I've been a happy Snark fan for two decades. Wishing you the very best with your musical dreams and endeavors.

[@princeworld4769]

It is used when your finger is in pain for a moment…and still you want to continue practicing..i use that and it really helps..its NOT bad at all..i wrap my finger with band aid at first…and that finger silicon protection gadget is better…the fact that IT HELPED ME A LOT.

[@victorlima224]

3:10 if they worked properly they would probably have been pretty helpful for when I cut open my fingertip but still wanted to play guitar. I did play, it was incredibly painful and the the b string and high e kept getting into my cut.

[@msDanielp369]

"into" ... AHHHhhh! like, there's the bone; and the e string when you tap: "hi"

[@Amanunknown]

Yeah they worked for me when my finger tip was cut off.

[@shylasinger9143]

I've actually used those "finger mittens" when I first started playing to help my fingers not hurt as much since I never played before and I had no problem playing. It was very helpful and protected my little guitar virgin fingers.

[@angiekawaii4747]

Guitar virgin was not something i thought I'd see lmao😭

[@wegondie._3213]

"LED guitar picks" I think those are bass picks Elsie

[@Flowerplex]

Who is Elsie? I think you meant Elise man! 😂🤣🤣🤣🙄

[@GuitarLessonsBobbyCrispy]

Remember the 'guitar jacket' from the 80's? It was advertised a lot in the guitar magazines. It was a vinyl cover that went over your electric guitar, covering the back and the sides so the guitar wouldn't get scratched. Somehow guitarists managed to survive without them, lol.

[@Greman_Shepherd-lover]

1:40 she smiled 😮😮

[@xmaddog8359]

"Go buy your gold star, premium trash shirts now!" Me: Why are you selling shirts with me on it?

[@Dawnyahhhhhhhh]

yo same

[@amberr3662]

I thought I was looking in a mirror for a second and was like *w o a h technology* You can probably imagine my confusion

[@brdxeexe]

R/whoosh

[@sincerely.serene]

*Wait... IS SHE A STALKER???* *If she is no wonder why I'm hearing amazing ukulele playing every night 😂*

[@andt1994]

The only thing easy fret would be good for is learning the shapes but still better to just learn normally

[@amedeacatpaw5987]

Could’ve done with them to learn violin shapes as we don’t have frets - but honestly, still better to learn normally. You could get amazing with it & then begin to rely on if

[@lawerin5242]

Some people can't just "learn normally"

[@yasithsilva2885]

Moral of the video: no pain no gain😅 (except for color picks if they make em smaller)

[@johnzahm193]

I just discovered your channel and I gotta say I love your sense of humor, keep up the great work Elise

[@paytonspringer3643]

While the “easy fret” and the finger caps are pretty much a waste of time, I DO wonder if a disabled person would benefit from them. I can’t off the top of my head think of any particular reason that would need these, but if they give someone the opportunity to play guitar when they’re having difficulty otherwise, then that could be really neat.

[@DellaStreet123]

I've heard of people with arthritis using the so-called Chord Buddy to play some guitar. The Chord Buddy has a really bad rep in the guitar community, even though it's touted as a learning device by the inventor, and not as a permanent solution. The Chord Buddy allows you to play the G, D, C and Em chords by pressing one of the four buttons on the device. After you've figured about how to strum and have played your first songs, you can extract the mechanisms for each chord one by one, until you play freely. But some people use it as a permanent solution, and this includes people with arthritis. Honestly, I cannot think why someone would deliberately deprive him- or herself of learning how to fret and strum the regular way, it's so rewarding -- but some people simply cannot. With a push button device and a capo you can strum to dozens of songs -- pretty impressive compared to not being able to play the guitar at all, isn't it? I know guitar players can have a real chip on their shoulder, there are people who will dismiss you as a dilettante if you are using a capo. Like such dilettantes as Keith Richards and the late Maybelle Carter.

[@acookie7548]

damn, how pretentious does someone have to be to diss an assistive device someone else is using just bc they don't need one? like you don't know their circumstances don't judge

[@ElleHills]

The LED light picks are actually really cool! I might have to get those

[@andt1994]

The led picks look cool probably best for novelty though

[@morgan_c]

Ah yes. The things that makes you *not* build up calluses, even when that’s exactly what you’re supposed to do. 🤣

[@Judyc6811]

3:14 I bought it but I could bearly play the ukulele since I wasn’t used to not touching the strings and feeling my way to the chords

[@TheAkroMan]

“Hey, what ya doing?” “Watching Elise try out a big fattie and getting Fret Daddy sticky residue on her fretboard...”

[@navarrjenkinz]

I think it’s better to just build up calluses Also the pain is worth it and having calluses is like a coming of age thing for guitar

[@charliewest1221]

Yes, Mam. The best comment on this page. There's no gain without pain.

[@navarrjenkinz]

@@charliewest1221I’m assuming you meant yes man💀

[@severed_pArts]

"fret daddy sticky residue" Ya good girl-?

[@Book-bz8ns]

ive played guitar for a long time. you are correct, pain is inevitable, just stop and take a break til youre ok, the get back on that horse. the only other thing i know of that has so many useless things is golf. there are no shortcuts to getting good, just lots and lots and years of practice.

[@charliewest1221]

Yep. No short cuts.

[@alysaplaytime1597]

3:10 this is for kalimba because kalimba is actually also a kind of guitar so it's included and I use that silicon thing with calimba and it fill better than before I use it 😀

[@asafcohen8796]

2:20 so either it barely helps me or it gets me injured. Sounds good.

[@caliwuzhere]

These guitar products should really *not exist*

[@amrutha4506]

Those guitar finger expanders seems like tiger claws lol😂😂

[@haniasaqib1092]

HAHAHAHA HARRY IN THE BACK JUST STARING CREEPILY

[@darrenwilliamson9325]

V-Picks actually make some really great picks. The Phil Keaggy and TTK-5 are picks that I use (and like). They also make smaller picks for mandolin that I use as well. I have a Van Zen which is like the Big Fattie and I don't really care for it either. The idea behind them is that the pick won't spin around as easily while you are playing. Great video. Most of those helping tools are crappy gimmicks. People should just buy some lessons instead and stick with them. You are right about embracing the fingertip pain. You know that you have arrived once your fingertips have gone permanently numb.

[@christopherlewis1847]

Vinni is a great guy. The tradition lite with the ghost ring is my go-to

[@froggoboi695]

Elise is the type of person I would want to hangout with all the time

[@yourmom4226]

Me too!

[@sincerely.serene]

Same bruhh

[@introduction-to-the-snow]

Same

[@evieeive]

Holy crap, I think I'm KINDA EARLY..... I was laughing to "fret daddy" for 10 minutes straight. (I still am-)

[@sincerely.serene]

SAME XD

[@Maijorsam]

When I was starting out guitar, my fingers hurt so much I couldn't play for longer than maybe 30 minutes, so I used medical tape to tape up my fingers lmaoo. It did help believe it or not, but yeah of course I don't need it anymore cuz my callouses are nice n built up :)

[@troublingleaf]

Not to mention, if you do learn with the finger caps, you'll still have to go through the discomfort if you decide you want to play with your actual fingertips. Honestly if you're guitar strings are causing actual pain to your fingers without a medical reason for that pain, or unless you're a child, or you're not playing 13's or upwards, your guitar needs setting up, take it to a guitar tech or Luthier or drop your string gauge! in fact dropping string gauge, might sacrifice a little meatiness, but it's a great tip for beginners, learn on a lower gauge, you'll still build callus, your barre chords and bends will be much easier to learn, it will still sound good, and you can just bump it up one gauge at a time, and your fingers will barely suffer for the increase!

[@dinasings]

The stickers would be better if it was more like a clear plastic with printed note stamps, but have it strap to the neck like that fret thingy you demonstrated. So like the way you had it mounted behind the strings, but then have it either taped around the back side of the fret board or strap around the neck.

[@JubaDeMetalAlumínio]

In my first weeks playing guitar I had this idea to make stickers of each note and put on the frearboard, but I never did it. I play for one year now, so I can easily discover the note that I'm playing taking references of those that I already know where is.

[@tyson_3301]

"I can reach across 5 whole frets" Me without using a finger expansion tool: I can reach across 8 frets B)

[@lilyzoll4185]

I can only do 7 I’m disappointed

[@SwornQuietus]

I mean it depends on what position your hand is in. Like in 8th position you could probably do a lot more than in 2nd position. Because the frets continue to get smaller the closer you get to the sound hole.

[@tyson_3301]

@@SwornQuietus True tho. I meant starting from fret one tho ;)

[@uselessalpaca6777]

I can barely do 4 and I've been playing for years. My hands haven't grown since I was 9. I absolutely can't do D/F# and I despise that chord.

[@jarnovanderzee2469]

i reach 12 with the dave mustaine trick

[@jordvn.exe_]

Oh no.. I never thought I would ever hear Elise say the phrase "Fret Daddy's sticky residue." Actually, I never thought I would hear any of those words together in a guitar gadget review video by anyone.

[@kagenotatsumaki]

"They make everything so hard to open, I don't know if I can evenoh..." The flow and delivery was so good it sounded staged but the fact that it literally couldn't have been made that so F'in funny that I couldn't stop laughing lmao

[@Benjen-gt3dp]

This discomfort for learning guitar for the first time can be avoided by wearing gloves or using the finger mittens.

[@Nova03333]

I love your vids so much you inspire me so much

[@norah3361]

Everyone: talking about guitars Me: 1:06 Oh wow! The furret walk music

[@jeoffmetry]

Fret Daddy: That vine from a few years ago: YOURE NOT MY DAD!

[@aurrasinger]

While maybe not something the general public needs, the silicone tips can be wonderful for people with disabilities. As someone with a connective tissue disorder that causes stupid things to cut my ridiculous fragile skin, the silicone finger things are great. Only way I can play, even with nylon strings. I'm glad there are enough people interested in skipping the calluses to buy them, this keeps the cost for people who do need them down.

[@aurrasinger]

Also, I now need to look up the EZ Fret and see if it got better or there's a new version. Looks weird, but potentially helpful for others with disabilities too.

[@OPsK1LLs]

V picks are really good! I've been using them for years and have many worn down now. They're easily my favorite next to the dragon heart string whatever picks. Would recommend

[@dev_hoodlum9962]

We love the pit bull and Harry styles cardboard cutouts

[@akiyachef_5213]

I actually died at the “fret daddy” part….why would they do that to themselves?😂

[@Draftspike]

1:56 this is so dumb. If you’re a beginner and you’re struggling with playing long stretches, stop playing them. You’ll get there eventually. If you feel the need to take dumb shortcuts, you’re clearly not at a level that you should be to be playing them in the first place. Practice simple barre chords and go from there.

[@wildboy92004]

1:40 Looks like you have brass knuckles on, and you're about to turn bad ass mode and punch something 🤣🤣🤣

[@ajboyd9389]

Haha I always think the Finger expansion things looked fun. But I've been fortunate enough to be a big broad Scotsman whos hands stretch from the 1st fret to the 8th fret with no problems

[@DxngerDemxn]

The way you say “mit-tens” is a mood lmao

[@samadritaghosh8a992]

I donot think that finger cap is necessary when u learn guitar. My dad told me to get one but i said that nah i am strong enough to deal with the pain. I dealt with it and i built my calluses noice.

[@libellemiddendorp118]

Me seeing Harry in the background: I love this woman.

[@valencia483]

surely try the finger attachments with picks on them, i saw them on aliexpress

[@timewizard4276]

I remember getting a set of “guitar accessories” and I was given the finger mitten stuff. Twas awful, I couldn’t play any chords or anything. I agree with your -10/10 assessment

[@ari7477]

Elise: saying that playing with finger caps sounds terrible Me with 0 guitar experience: *it sound good-*

[@enfisk]

Me 5% experience: Nice.

[@UltiTheBand]

"if I walked into a room of gutairists with these I would be beat up" No, no, you would be banished into the shadow realm

[@dawnofjustice4689]

"I got a new favorite." "Tell me more!" "It's a Big Fattie." "😱"

[@kitashibayt5280]

5:03 I just started playing guitar and all I can say is NO PAIN NO GAIN!

[@elideangeli5098]

i actually did buy the finger stretcher (before i saw this video) because i thought it was elastic. you play with the elastic on and build muscle so then when you take it off the stretch is easy but nope

[@bloodystring]

i finally took the fret stickers off my guitar… i feel like i’m learning to play all over again

[@k.barnard]

Love you loads Elise!!! Sending lots of hugs from South Africa ❤️❤️🇿🇦

[@charliewest1221]

Ek ook!

[@hilario-H]

LED picks are actually great for a bassist, that guy needs to be seen too.

[@formattmusic1359]

There's a much easier and cheaper way to increase your range of stretching. Get a very heavy rubberband, and twist it over each finger so that its wrapped in a figure 8 through every finger. Then play the guitar. The resistance on the rubberband will strengthen your fingers and you'll be able to do longer stretches after practicing a few times with it.

[@donaldmcmillan5529]

As far as the "finger mittens" are concerned, I bought something called Gorilla Tips because I had severe psoriasis for years. My fingertips would split open and the pain would be so bad I couldn't even touch the strings. I would wear them and then the pain would be tolerable. Then after nearly 20 years after trying every product I could find, they miraculously cleared up... I'm thanking God for that!!

[@chuurios2220]

Mooooom Phineas and Ferb made bad guitar items