Would have to say that for the fretting fingers, they are getting tougher now. It seemed that for the first 6 months or so, I did get a bit of pain and/or raw feeling. Seems now that the callouses are finally starting to accept them strings. I think I would have to atribute some of the strength to the recent purchase of one of them "Varigrip" excercise thingies :)
Certainly heed hickwe's advice. Fingers are most important! I smashed the crap out of my left index finger many years ago. Fortunatly had a great Doc to put it back together. Can't feel hot or cold with it, so great for party tricks, but lucky enough to feel pressure with it, so it still is usable. And I'll add in that wear them damn safety glasses whenever ya can! I'd certainly trade a finger for an eye if I had too! ;-)
Cheers!
Andy
It's better to regret something that you have done than something you haven't.
