hey guys
i have a double jointed pinky finger and i was wondering whether that would affect my playing. i havent really gotten into any big riffs yet and i dont know whether its going to be a hindrance or a help. ive had a few opinions and some say that it brings the finger down faster and is good for jazz but some times it just locks up so whats happening???
cheers
sione

This could be a great advantage on your behalf. Reach notes that most guitarist can't etc........

If your having problems with it locking up I would work on that until you got it into shape!

Ah Ha! someone else who has a similar problem to me!
My first second and third fingers are all double jointed. yeah, they do lock up sometimes, especialy on barre chrods, and it's a pain in the rear! Most times however, it's great, I can streatch a little further down the fretboard and it's great. Eventually you can get around it though, it just takes a bit of time.

Its an advantage for playing chords that is for sure.My fingers dont lock up however my thumbs do...I have to click them back in place sometimes...I think its early arthritus...I could be wrong.