If you enjoy our podcast, please leave a quick rating. It only takes a minute and it means the world to us. Take a look at that guitar/bass/fiddle/violin/cello sitting in your bedroom. When was the last time you told it you loved it? The truth is, most of us probably don't show our instruments the care that they deserve. Not only can this be problematic for getting the best tone and performance on your recordings, but it's also a disservice to future generations because many of the tone-woods used in our instruments are endangered.In this episode, Vadim and Ben talk to Joe Golden of Westmoreland String Workshop about care and maintenance for stringed instruments. You will learn:Why maintaining your instrument is so important - even irrespective of improved toneWhy upgrading components in your existing instrument may be better than buying newHow to evaluate a used instrument you're considering purchasingWhy humidity is so important to the health of an instrument and why not enough humidity may actually be worse than too much humidityA quick hack for helping you save on string and fret costsWhat a truss rod is and why you shouldn't fear itWhat mistake you may be making while winding your strings and how to fix itWhat to consider when changing string gauge or tuningWhere to Find Joehttps://westmorelandstringworkshop.com/https://www.facebook.com/westmorelandstringworkshop/Where to Find the GuysVadim's free DIY Recording eBookDIY Recording Facebook CommunityVadim's Studio SiteBenjamin's Studio SiteLeave a rating. Be a friend

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