ralexander -> RE: Acrylic nails (Sep. 3 2012 14:05:02)
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Alain - thanks for the info! I checked out the Vargas site and they mention something I've read a lot, which is to maintain some flexibility in the nails for good tone and feel. Hamia - the acrylic mix is painted on, so you can just cover the existing nail or the tech will use a sticker that goes around and under the nail and acts as a guide surface for them to extend the acrylic out as long as you want. Then the sticker just peels off. Todd - thanks man, I've followed your posts on this issue since I really dig your playing and tone. I'm certain that if I wasn't also playing steel string, my natural nails would be fine. I had given up fingerstyle when I discovered flamenco because I realized how steep the learning curve was. I wanted to dedicate myself completely, but I just couldn't give up the steel so easily. Now looking for an ideal balance so I don't have to compromise either style. Erik - I did the silk and glue thing recently as well, seemed ok but I couldn't get them smoothed like I wanted. And they seemed to flake off too easy. I probably would have gotten better with some experimentation, but I want something even easier to work with. And I may have found it! As I mentioned before, my buddy's girlfriend brought over some shellac and a UV lamp on Friday night. One base coat and three top coats, each layer cured perfectly with 1.5-2mins under the lamp. My nails seem to have good flexibility still, and I have played steel string the past couple of days and they still look brand new! It's kind of amazing. Fingers crossed, I look forward to trying them on my blanca - I think I'll continue to use these until it arrives. After so many years of messy pain in the butt solutions, the ease of application is priceless IMO.
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