Ok guitar maniacs this is a tip that you may not take seriously but it totally works. I have personally tried it a while back and it worked for me. If you have any type of pain in your hands, tendonitis or arthritis you can use WD-40 to ease some of the pain and loosen up stiff hands and joints. Do not ask me how it works because I have no idea.
Many years ago when I worked as an electrician in Local #358 I saw an older gentleman spraying WD-40 on his hands and working in into his fingers and knuckle joints. Being the inqusitive type I moseyed on over to this gent and asked him why in the world he was using WD-40 on his hands. He said “kid this stuff is good for my arthritis”. At the time I thought he was nuts (he probably was, but not because of the WD-40!). Fast forward many years later and I’m playing about 100 gigs per year and working in my repair shop using my hands all day plus playing guitar testing all the repairs and custom builds I was doing. My hands were hurting a little and stiffening up while not in use. I remembered this guy and tried the WD-40. It worked! It instantly reduced the pain and loosened up the knuckles and joints!
Mind you this is not a cure because I believe Active Release Techniques, systemic enzyme supplements and hand strengthening with clubbells are more effective for overall hand health but for a quick fix next time your hands are hurting and/or stiff try a little WD-40!
My shop is located at 1 Executive Dr Unit L Toms River, NJ 08755
Please feel free to email me if you have any questions or are in need of some tech work.
- Monday: 10am - 5pm
- Tuesday: 10am - 5pm
- Wednesday: Closed
- Thursday: 10am - 5pm
- Friday: 10am - 5pm
- Saturday 10am - 2pm. (I am in every other Saturday).
I am also an Eminence, Mercury Magnetics, Mojo Musical Supply dealer.
I do all the tech work myself so you deal directly with me. I am a one man shop and my hours can vary so please contact me to confirm that I will be open.
Email me: billy@300guitars.com
Call or text me: 848-218-0362
Shipping Info for all repair work:
Please ship all repairs to: 1 Executive Dr Unit L Toms River, NJ 08755
I am currently offering all phases of guitar work which includes:
- Set-ups
- Fret dressing
- Re-fretting
- New hand cut custom bone nuts & saddles
- Electronics work
And amplifier work which includes:
- Basic maintenance
- Bias adjustment
- Repairs and restorations
- Modifications
- And more....
Testimonials:
David Nicholas - The 20watt amp is sounding fantastic! Delivered the goods at the gig and I'm finding cool tones all over the place with it. Love the cab w Emenince Tonkerlites too- perfect for my sounds! Makes the 12 string sound like a grand piano!
Peter Lacis - I had an audition for something recently that was all about Led Zeppelin I -- my custom Pennalizer BLEW THE MINDS of the guys I was playing with. They couldn't believe the sounds coming out of that amp. That album was never in my mind when I came up with the idea....so that's yet another testament to the amazing work that you do.
Scott Goldberg - I am very satisfied with the set-up, and the fast turn around. With the "lower" action it feels easier to play. I will definitely spread the word.