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Old 04-29-2003, 12:12 PM
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Hacker, you've posted two threads that are probably related. Try this and see if it 1. reduces the pain in your hands, and 2. reduces string screech.

It sounds like you may be exerting too much effort holding the strings down. I've noticed that the harder I hold down the strings, the more pronounced the screech is, and the quicker my hands cramp.

So (here's the "try this" part):
1. Experiment with trying to find out the least amount of pressure needed to actually hold the strings down and still get a good sound. Chances are, you're using much more than that.
2. If you're not already doing this, try sitting (rather than standing) with the guitar on your LEFT knee (rather than right ) and your left foot elevated about 4 or 5 inches (use a couple of books or a brick). If you're standing or sitting with the guitar on your right knee, you're left wrist is not in the optimal position for holding down the strings with the least amount of effort.

Here are some pictures

--jam

Last edited by jam; 04-29-2003 at 12:19 PM.
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