rainman_1985 Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Just wondering if anyone knows which type of hand shape is 'usually' considered best suited to what instrument. (Obviously the instrument you're most passionate about is always the best choice.)Because I've a got a tall and 'lanky' build I always assumed I had long fingers. According to 'Finger Length Index' I've actually got short fingers. I scored 0.818 with individual scores of Palm Breadth = 93mm, Palm Length = 110mm, Finger Length = 83mm.I had been interested in learning guitar but based on this I'm now thinking my hands are better suited to bass. I'm guessing when it comes to piano it's probably more about a certain style better suiting long or short fingers.Any ideas\opinions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoSoRose Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 rock out with your cock out 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewbacca Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 (edited) I don't think a bass would be a better idea if you have short fingers, you see bass have longer scales and the space between the frets is also bigger. A shorter scale scale guitar, like a Gibson, seems the best choice for ya.You see, I have bigger hands with chubby broad fingertips, so I changed to baritone guitars cuz it makes it easier for me to fret the higher frets. Edited December 17, 2014 by Chewbacca Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AxlisOld Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 I have lanky fingers. Too small of necks (wizard or early jacksons) are somewhat uncomfortable for me. I have a Jackson DK2M that is just chunky enough and it's beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewbacca Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 What makes the DK2M neck chunky? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AxlisOld Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 (edited) What makes the DK2M neck chunky?Relative to other "speed necks" that tend to be wide and flat.I should add that my Rickenbacker has a neck wider than most 12 strings, so there is a limit to chunkiness. I tend to like beefy necks, but that pushes it. Edited December 18, 2014 by AxlisOld 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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