Allergy To Lacquer?

[ibreakemineedtobuildem]

I seem to get a rash when I touch cured lacquer.It just happened out of the blue.I was playing and noticed an itchy rash where my arm touches the body.When I stop playing for a few days it goes away.

I can't say for sure but it seems likely that it is the lacquer.

Is this common at all?

[westhemann]

more likely it is just from friction from your arm rubbing.

wear a wristband up your entire forearm when you play.hetfield does it,so can you

[frank falbo]

I get some irritation when I play a hard cornered guitar, like a Les Paul or an acoustic. All my guitars are smooth and/or sleek except for the acoustic and LP. So strumming against that corner makes it itchy and red. The other possibility is your own sweat or body oils, and/or the guitar polish. Otherwise try playing with a long sleeve shirt on and see if you still itch.

[ibreakemineedtobuildem]

I'm gonna try a wristband.I'm thinkin it's like a heat rash..........err diaper rash. My girlfriend always said I'm a baby

[scottyd]

i would guess its the polish or wax not the laquer.........