Struggling with Fat Fingers
Posted: Fri Feb 06, 2026 8:34 am
Hi everyone,
So I have seen other threads with concerns over fat fingers and nearly all the replies are always saying how it's just practice but even playing just one string using the smallest possible area of ringer finger tip it's seemingly impossible for it to not be touching another string.
The funny thing is, I'm not even overweight, my hands are just this way naturally despite having a BMI of 23.
Do I need a guitar with a wider fret board or can I still adjust my positioning?
So I have seen other threads with concerns over fat fingers and nearly all the replies are always saying how it's just practice but even playing just one string using the smallest possible area of ringer finger tip it's seemingly impossible for it to not be touching another string.
The funny thing is, I'm not even overweight, my hands are just this way naturally despite having a BMI of 23.
Do I need a guitar with a wider fret board or can I still adjust my positioning?