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Old 09-06-2007, 08:43 PM
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String 'chirp' while recording

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In recent efforts to record my pbass, I have noticed pronounced string chirping when sliding up 2 or more frets during quicker movements. Dampening recorded string 'chirp' with EQ produces usable sound - but somewhat dull for my liking. I am using GHS boomers. Do I need a change of technique or is there a alternative string (flatwound?) that produces a nice sound without string/finger friction chirping?

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Old 09-06-2007, 10:20 PM
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Flatwounds will do it, but if you like the roundwound sound, you have to change your flats a lot or get TI Jazz Flats for $40 a set. Other than TI's, flats sound pretty much like rounds until they break in. Me, I don't worry about it. I try to eliminate string noise when I can, but some noises you can't get rid of unless you play flats.
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Old 09-07-2007, 11:12 AM
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or play harder ....which makes the noises proportionatly smaller.
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