OOO Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 I'm sure you all know what I'm talking about. The really annoying, really high pitched squeaks that occur when you move your left hand (sorry lefties) along a string to bring it somewhere quickly. Is there a technique way of fixing this? Maybe i have a bad guitar with bad strings? Or am i supposed to put something on my fingers? (I think I heard this once) Thanks in advance! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Atticus Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 some squeaks are going to happen. Primarily the way to avoid them is to keep the string depressed while moving between notes/chords and/or muting the strings with right hand while moving the left above the strings or, of course, there's the secret way. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobfrombob Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 I'm not going to get this story entirely right but what the hell. People who auditioned for Ronnie Hawkin's band (The Hawks, some of who became The Band) were told that they couldn't play for Ronnie if they squeaked. Somebody was reported to have said "Segovia squeaks". Ronnie's reply was "That's why he's not in my band". That probably doesn't help. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
anodyne Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 lift your fingers a little bit more. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jff Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 Spraying your strings with Fast Fret, or a similar string cleaning product, might help. This stuff also makes the neck feel nice and smooth. Or you could try coated strings. Elixir is one brand that comes to mind. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Groo Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 I LOVE that string "squeek." I'd like to be able to do it more. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lost highway Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 I feel most squeaking is so minimal that it matters not, unless you are playing a really bright acoustic and your finger picking is quiet as hell. But maybe I am just an over the hill guitar player who doesnt notice the layer of slopy noise between his chords...... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jhh4321 Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 Hmm...I can't imagine why someone would want to get rid of that sound...its pretty badass Quote Link to post Share on other sites
OOO Posted April 2, 2007 Author Share Posted April 2, 2007 Hmm...I can't imagine why someone would want to get rid of that sound...its pretty badass I just assumed it was poor technique on my part....i dunno. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jhh4321 Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 I just assumed it was poor technique on my part....i dunno. Technique is for suckers...just ask Nels. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SarahC Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 I'm not going to get this story entirely right but what the hell. People who auditioned for Ronnie Hawkin's band (The Hawks, some of who became The Band) were told that they couldn't play for Ronnie if they squeaked. Somebody was reported to have said "Segovia squeaks". Ronnie's reply was "That's why he's not in my band". That probably doesn't help. what a great story! and when segovia squeaked it's like angel's farting... i adoid squeaks, or at least mimimalize them with less pressure when i more in the right hand. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lance Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 Technique is for suckers...just ask Nels. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sid Hartha Posted June 15, 2007 Share Posted June 15, 2007 Just for a laugh - next time you change strings, try a set of flatwounds. I tried this a few years ago, first on my ES-330 - then my Telecaster, and I've been hooked ever since. They have a really pure tone, a bit darker that standard strings (which really benefits the Tele, IMO). Plus, there's no squeak. NP: d'Addario Chromes .010 - .048 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lodestar Posted June 16, 2007 Share Posted June 16, 2007 Or you could try coated strings. Elixir is one brand that comes to mind. I use Elixir strings on my Larrivee, and they definitely reduce the squeak -- but no so much as to remove it completely. The squeak is an integral part of guitar-playing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
oceanman Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 Just for a laugh - next time you change strings, try a set of flatwounds. I tried this a few years ago, first on my ES-330 - then my Telecaster, and I've been hooked ever since. They have a really pure tone, a bit darker that standard strings (which really benefits the Tele, IMO). Plus, there's no squeak. NP: d'Addario Chromes .010 - .048Nice,I'll try this. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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