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I don't know if this happens to many other people, but I've been getting blisters on the first two fingers of my right hand every time I play. It never used to happen, it only started recently after I went away for two weeks (About a month ago) and couldn't play bass until I got back. Now every time I play I get blisters and can't play again until they've healed up, and then they just come back again! I miss my tough-skinned fingers.
Please, somebody say they know how to sort this out! gonk

This might sound like more torture than help, but you could try playing bass less by adding in breaks. Just as a way to help your fingers get tough again yet still not over do it up to the point where you get blisters. Your hand is going to need to rebuild calluses and since you say that every time you play you get blisters setting you back to square one. Depending on how much you actually practice, you can add in a few 5-10 minute breaks in between, or whenever you fingers start feeling the burn, and then go back to play when your hands have had at least a few moments / minutes to rest. It may seem a bit annoying at the moment, but soon enough your calluses should be back and in working order, and you can be back to endurance playing in no time. Can't run before you relearn how to walk afterall. wink

Aside from all of that, the only thing else I can think of that could cause this problem is "Nickel Allergy" of contact dermatitis. Of course, that may be pushing it, but it's still a possiblity. If this problem still occurs after the change in practice methods doesn't work, you could also try changing your strings and try just using stainless steel strings as opposed to nickel, just to see if that helps. I wish you the best of luck Chikiya.

i;ve herd that soaking your fingers in vinegar can make your skin real hard (herd this after a year of playing and didnt bother with it) but that could solve your problem?

Just rebuild your calluses by rubbing your fingers on something rough a little while each day, and you might want to consider a little string lube, that will usually make it easier on your fingers.

I had similar problems when I started and I found a few things help. Firstly, don't pop it! If you do, then it'll just keep growing back! It's best to get a bowl and pour water into it. Then add a lot of salt! Mix it and then just leave your fingers in it for a while. It'll soak through your fingers and make the skin moist as well as killing off anything nasty because of the salt. However, I used to get very bored waithing for this, as I was a very eager beaver to get playing again. Now, lots of you will think I'm a freak, but hey! That's only your interpretation of me! Well, I used to get my lighter and just warm my finger up a little. Yes, it does hurt, but it stops the blisters, it hardens your skin up and after a while, your finger goes numb, so you can start playing instantly!

Actually, I've done that with a lighter too.

A big thing is to try and avoid popping them. Under that bubble of loose skin, new skin is growing and it will be tougher than before. Eventually, the blister will just rub away or fall off on its own.

Something I learned from our drummer. When you get a blister, but a coat of super glue over it. That way, it keeps the things from popping easily, and you can keep playing. If I get a blister, I'll usually put on about three coats of sluper glue, letting each dry before the next. Works like a charm.

Do Not Do That!!! Vinigar actually eats away calcium, soaking your fingers in it will definatelly be good for the bones. instead you should try toughing it out, i used to get blisters all the time until i got rock hard callisus. the best thing i think is to play through the pain, keep a cup of water nearby so when it feels like your fingers are on fire there is a momentary solution.

3hours a day solves your woos fingers maybe you need to pick up the guitar if the bass ish too tuff for ya'.