Using FastFret when recording. yes? no? why?

[The-Zeronaut]

So...do you use it?

Do you see any advantages or disadvantages of using GHS FastFret while recording?

I´ve been using it on rehearsals and the lifespan of the strings has increased a lot.

 

[Gujukal]

Dont think they have much of an effect on the sound of the strings but they give old strings a really nice feel.

 

[BearOnGuitar]

I keep it on the strings to reduce friction for a faster feel and finger squeaking while sliding across the strings.

 

[greyskull]

Good on acoustic to minimise finger squeak

 

[bryan_kilco]

Never tried it. Probably should give it a whirl.

 

[UncleBob]

Hate the way it feels plus never really noticed much point to it.

 

[DullElysium]

I like the feel and it does seem to get rid of some of the shit in your strings. Might give the strings a tad longer lifespan but nothing major.

 

[newamerikangospel]

I only use it to clean my strings after I play, but it keeps the strings from corroding which increases life (of course), and it also seems to keep the strings sounding fresh for a while (it seems to keep them in the 80% new sounding range for a while).

 

[egan.]

Good on acoustic to minimise finger squeak

This is the only application for me.

 

[abt]

Hate the way it feels plus never really noticed much point to it.

+1

 

[AudioGeekZine]

I really like it a lot especially for acoustic. Good for finger style bass too.

 

[JeffTD]

I change strings when recording too often (every song or every other song) for this to be useful.

 

[Studdy]

I change strings when recording too often (every song or every other song) for this to be useful.

Hey jeff, do you not run into stretching/detuning issues. I like my electric guitar strings fresh but usually have about 30 mins of playing on them for tuning reasons. And will generally track for a couple hours on them.

 

[JeffTD]

Hey jeff, do you not run into stretching/detuning issues. I like my electric guitar strings fresh but usually have about 30 mins of playing on them for tuning reasons. And will generally track for a couple hours on them.

Stretch your strings dog! Either by hand or with this dope device:

http://www.stringstretcha.com/index/index.php

 

[Terminus]

I used to do this for playing live just for a faster feel because the goddamned drummer always pushed the tempo too fast. I've always heard that the chemicals in FF actually caused strings to corrode even faster so I just stay away from it now.

 

[FIXXXER]

my hands are sweaty enough, i do not need any more "liquid" on the strings

 

[bryan_kilco]

Stretch your strings dog! Either by hand or with this dope device:

http://www.stringstretcha.com/index/index.php

That's cute! Haha. I stretch by hand. Years ago I usually only played on them for a while but stretching is a MUST. Them damn high strings though.....