I don't know how I missed this thread first time round. I have had acrylics on my right hand thumb and first three fingers for over two years and cannot imagine playing with natural fingernails again. The difference in volume and control is incredible. As has been pointed out, you need to have them serviced every two weeks, and my nail tech recommends total removal and replacement every five months. Incidentally, it is pure acetone you soak your hands in to remove them, ordinary nail polish remover doesnt do the job. I have never had any problems of any description with these nails other than strange looks on occasion from some of my Hispanic workmates, so I have learnt to say "Yo toco guitarra, por eso tengo las ubas largas".

Murray