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Guys,
I am recording a guitar part with lots of gain and distortion
What is the best way to minimise the noise produced by fingers moving across the fretboard?
I have tried gating, but it doesn't work very well..
any suggestions welcome..
thanks in advance!

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anonymous Tue, 01/17/2006 - 05:36

Not trying to nit-pick, but I think you are referring to string noise (the screeching sound that comes from sliding you fingers from one position to another). You could try Fingerease. Its a string lubricant that you spray on. A lot of string noise comes from playing technique, but this spray may help tone the noise down. Good Luck.

Wes

anonymous Tue, 01/17/2006 - 05:56

Being a metal guitarist of 7 years, i figure i should comment.

You need to work on your technique. I don't use any of this spray rubbish. I simply take my hands off the fretboard and place them down on the new fret.
No string noise.

And i realise someone is gonna come in and say "That's not economical movement". Probably not, but since i regularly play in the 190-220bpm range , i can tell you this technique works and isn't limiting.

Don't try and slide between chords, and if you must, atleast put your hand on the bridge in a semi-palm mute when doing so as this also helps kill string noise.

Hope this helps :)

anonymous Tue, 01/17/2006 - 07:12

Boltino wrote: Not trying to nit-pick, but I think you are referring to string noise (the screeching sound that comes from sliding you fingers from one position to another). You could try Fingerease. Its a string lubricant that you spray on. A lot of string noise comes from playing technique, but this spray may help tone the noise down. Good Luck.

Wes

Yes, thanks, English is not my mothertongue and no matter how hard I try I would sometimes say something that sounds a bit odd to a native speaker :(
I will try your suggestions guys..
I have been playing for 10 years but I haven't recorded much, and it has become a problem now when I try to get a clean recording
I am familiar with the spray, and a more cautious hand movement is also desirable of course..
thanks again for your input!
cheers!