What are the best acoustic guitar strings for recording?

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For recording acoustic guitar, the two biggest concerns are finger squeak and how bright the strings sound on the mic. Our GL1252 semi-flat Silencers (.012–.052) reduce squeak at the source. AR1253 American Roots Monel (.012–.053) gives a warmer, drier tone. P1254 phosphor bronze is a balanced all-rounder. A microphone close to the strings picks up every slide between chords. A semi-flat set polishes the outer wrap so fingertips catch less, while keeping a roundwound's brightness.How to choose:Squeak is the problem: semi-flat Silencers 80/20.Too much shimmer or harshness on the mic: Monel. We describe American Roots as a recording string first.Balanced and familiar: phosphor bronze.Bright and crisp: 80/20 bronze.Fresh strings are brightest in their first hours of playing. If you want consistent tone across several days of tracking, change them a day or two ahead and play them in.S.I.T. options:GL1252 Light in Semi-Flat Silencers 80/20AR1253 Light in American Roots MonelP1254 Light in Phosphor Bronze

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