Anytime you put on new strings, make sure you stretch them out. Typically, before I do any recording at all, I put new strings on my guitar. This way you get a really crisp sound when you record. I love the sound of a new set of strings.

The trick is, they can't be too new. Make sure you put them on and stretch them out. Then I usually like to play for at least an hour on that guitar to break them in. Make sure you play enough so that strings are streched out and will stay in tune for your session.

If you just put your strings on and start recording, you will have tuning issues as well as they'll sound way too brite. Stretch them out and play a little before doing any recording.

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