What's the dumbest guitar accessory you have ever seen?

[saintnash]

$300+ one trick wonder pedals with graphics that look like someone got their kid drunk and turned them loose with a box of airplane model paints,
For less money anyone can get a sonically superior sound with hundreds of presets in a simple one-piece pedal from lots of dependable brands. I've never figured out the love affair with "pedal chains" except that it gives guitar players one more thing to play with other than their guitars. Don't get me started on boutique amps....

[mkitman]

Originally Posted by Goodallboy

The battery powered string winder-tuner..........

Amazed... Every comment on this has been for "Powered String Winders". Goodallboy was (I believe) referring to the new "Roadie Tuner", which seems to be a string winder that ALSO achieves perfect tuning when used.

Goofy sounding, but if they work as advertised...

[dave42]

Originally Posted by Mahoganymadness

I was at a loss of words when I saw these..

I have a friend who lives close to me that tours the USA coast to coast.... house concerts to big festivals. Years ago she had lost the very tip of a finger on her fretting hand. Very painful to play. She always used a small bandage configuration on that finger to help her play.

She discovered these finger ‘things’ this past summer and is so greatful for them. They’ve really helped with her bad finger.

[Pitar]

A banjo and sometimes a harmonica.

[Jeff Scott]

What's the dumbest guitar accessory you have ever seen?

In my case, regard acoustic guitars, it would be guitar straps. I've never used one of those contraptions on any of my acoustic guitars.

[Blueser100]

Originally Posted by dave42

I have a friend who lives close to me that tours the USA coast to coast.... house concerts to big festivals. Years ago she had lost the very tip of a finger on her fretting hand. Very painful to play. She always used a small bandage configuration on that finger to help her play.



She discovered these finger ‘things’ this past summer and is so greatful for them. They’ve really helped with her bad finger.

Crocs for fingers?

[varmonter]

Originally Posted by kaos

Clip on Tuners that don't work in a noisy environment. Like the stroboclip ... I don't get it. If I can only use it in a quiet room I may as well use a phone app.

Ahhh I am one who bought this tuner 80 bucks.
It worked great in my living room. Best tune ever.
But was worthless at a live gig.. I mean worthless. Sold it.

[der Geist]

I saw these for the first time on Craig’s list last week. Now on Amazon. The first thing I thought was that they are probably made in China so the adhesive would damage the finish after an extended period. The I wondered how you could get a guitar with that on it in a hard shell case. Anyway, 15 bucks for one???

https://www.amazon.com/StickItStand-...stand+stick+on

[Steadfastly]

Right up there is guitar polish. Guitars are made of wood. Any good wood polish will polish and clean your guitar surface and cost you a lot less most of the time.

[jaybones]

Never thought those powered string winders were necessary.

I mean this one attaches to a drill.


Something like this I could maybe see.


Easier to control.

But this is what I use.


I like that it can be used on any size tuner buttons, as well as the way it pulls the pin from above by sliding over it rather than levering it up using the bridge as a fulcrum.

The only reason I could think for the drill attachment is for bass builders who are stringing multiple instruments at a time.

The Ernie Ball powered winder I could see for guitar techs who change strings on multiple guitars at a time.

[aknow]

Remember when many guitarists would use the string trees and tuning posts as cigarette holders?

[Brucebubs]

jaybones - those winder attachments are made for powered screwdrivers - not drills.

Powered screwdrivers have a regulated speed perfect for string winding.

There are several different types of winder attachments that can be used like this 'soft-feel' one from Music Nomad.



I use a small cup like this red plastic StewMac version.

[aknow]

Originally Posted by Jeff Scott

In my case, regard acoustic guitars, it would be guitar straps. I've never used one of those contraptions on any of my acoustic guitars.

Consider trying one. Not only can a strap completely change your approach to the fretboard, constant sitting and leaning forward is horrible for your lumbar spine. Moving while playing and standing re-sets major proprioceptors in your lower back and hips, providing energy and relief from inflammation.

[Tony Done]

Originally Posted by Marshall

I don't like the feel of skin on a guitar. I'm not worried about the finish. And I don't want to wear log sleeve shirts in the summer. But my solution is to buy some funky looking socks and cut the toes out and wear one of those. Much cheaper and groovy looking.

I've done that for cold gigs. Take a long sock, cut out the toe and make a longitudinal slit near the open end for you thumb to go through, so that it works like a mitten. They can be doubled over or pushed down to keep your wrist warm.

[aknow]

Originally Posted by Tico

FWIW, I love mine!

But I get it; guitarists are largely a tradition-embracing group.
IMO cutaways look goofy.
Go figure.

I love these too. So do my students.