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Old December 11th, 2007
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To echo the post above, I find it`s helpful to fret the chord or double stop with the absolute minimum pressure required. I`ve tried it out myself to see how I actually do it and find that I increase the pressure as I reach the target fret, squeezing it as I come to a stop - this is what seems to keep the notes ringing out without having to add loads of gain.

Try looking at the target fret just before you slide too - not your fingers, they are already where they should be - and visualise "braking to a stop" just behind it.

A compressor will help smooth out your playing in terms of volume, but you`ll gain in the long term if you can learn the control to keep your axe singing "clean".

Will

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