Steel Thimbles for Musical Washboards—and folks who sew
Dome and recessed thimbles
Hard steel generates a bright solid tone. The shiny nickel plating resists rust. Steel is the metal of choice for washboard players who want thimbles that last a long time.
Why Choose Steel Thimbles?
If you want thimbles that are medium weight, generate a strong bright tone, resist rust, and last a long time, then steel thimbles are for you.
Selection Tip
Steel thimbles are best for these washboards:
How Many Thimbles do you Need?
The number of thimbles you need for each hand is a personal preference. Most players use 3 thimbles (index, middle and ring fingers). Others add a 4th thimble to their pinky. Many prefer just 2 thimbles (index and middle fingers). Some players use just one thimble (typically index or middle finger). However, many players use 4 thimbles on their fingers, plus a large 5th thimble (typically 18 mm to 20 mm) on their thumb for a "full-house" of 5 thimbles. You can achieve greater musical color with more thimbles than less. But the optimum number of thimbles depends on the musical genre, type of thimble (wood, plastic, metal, horn), your personal playing style, and ultimately—what works best for you.
What is Your Thimble Size?
Download FREE Paper Thimble Gauge
In a Rush? Find Thimble Size Instantly.
Here's How:
1. Measure finger circumference
2. Find thimble size
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Example:
If your finger measures 50 mm, then thimble size is 16 mm (50/16).
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