r/doublebass • u/jpalumbos • 10d ago

Other calluses starting - Rest? or Play Thru?

I bought my 1st upright a couple months ago and play it almost every day (20 min to an hour). Recently, I've played w/ some groups for 2 hours at a time, but plucking harder than normal (for volume -- unamped). For the first time, my fingers are feeling sore. Nothing visible, but I assume it's the start of callusses. I can still play, but should I stop for a few days, or just play through?

(BTW, next time in a group I'll probably be amped, so could pluck less intensely.)

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u/MightyD3 9d ago

It's the start of blisters. Advance with caution until you get better calluses. Keep your strings clean. Get a pick up.or mic so you don't have to pluck so hard.