Kid Guitars

It’s often said that a man is only as good as his tools. This is true of any craftsman, and especially so in the case of the guitarist. But a guitar player’s tools don’t just consist of his guitar, picks, amps and the like – the hands and fingers themselves are finely controlled instruments. It takes time for a child guitarist to figure out his or her ideal setup, and finger nail length is a primary factor.

If the nails are left too long, they can interfere with normal strumming and picking technique. The fretting hand may also be affected for the worse by overly long nails – it’s important to be precise and controlled when holding down a string. Fingernails can create an undesired buzzing sound when they come in contact with a kids electric guitar. Generally speaking, it’s best to seep them trimmed so that there’s no overlap above the fingertips.