Me brother was a 'skiffler' in the 50's and when aah took up the guitar he advised uz te soak the finger ends in a drop of beer when you had a pint - Worked for me aalreet!

Ye knaah! When aah saw the title of this thread aah wez sure it was ganna be aboot chinese take-away food - Sore Finger is what they sprinkle on the fish and chips