Re-string before studio

g4string · #1 02-12-2004, 07:12 PM

Should you restring before going into the studio? I am a slap/fingerstyle player. What is the general consenus. BTW, my strings are not dead. They are not brand new, but not dead. Thanks.

Trevorus · #2 02-12-2004, 07:17 PM

Well, it depends. New strings give you everything as far as tone goes. If you don't want that high-end crispness, then don't worry about it.

adam on bass · #3 02-12-2004, 07:26 PM

Depends on the sound you are going for. I usually change them 5 days of playing away from going in. Just to knock off the glaze that's on'em.

RicPlaya · #4 02-12-2004, 10:32 PM

I like to play strings at least 15-20 hours before I gig or record with them to take the zing out of them but keep the clarity of the highs.

nonsqtr · #5 02-15-2004, 04:28 AM

Yep, I usually put on new ones about 5 days before a session or an important gig. 5 days is about the optimal for breaking in a new set of strings, when I'm in top playing condition and I'm playing my basses at least three or four hours a day. If you're an hour-a-day guy, give yourself a week or 10 days.