The biggest factor that influences acoustic guitar sound - Warren Huart: Produce Like A Pro

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FAQ Friday is our weekly roundup of YOUR questions! If you have any questions you’d like to ask, simply leave them in the comments below (or on KZbin), and I’ll do my best to answer them!
Here’s a big question!
What influences the final sound? Playing skills vs. Instrument Quality vs. Mic position vs. Mic?
First of all, it’s performance.
For me the number one most important thing with a guitar is the performer, especially an acoustic guitar.
Good performance, good left hand technique, good right hand technique, pick or fingers, whatever it might be, on a great instrument is going to be a huge deal. The most important thing is definitely the player then the instrument - in that order.
A good instrument is good, but only in the hands of a good player!
➡️During this episode of FAQ Friday I answer the following questions:
• What influences the final sound? Playing skills vs. Instrument Quality vs. Mic position vs. Mic?0:44
• I’d like to know your thoughts on playing without picks. I prefer the sound of an acoustic using my fingers. Do you always play with a pick or do you use a combination? 7:06
• At home I always seem to lose track of my picks. I’ll buy like 20 at a time and eventually they all get lost to, what seems, another dimension. Do you have a similar experience in the studio?? 9:22
• You got some new small monitors. What are they? 10:26
• When do you sleep? 13:40
• Would use the same technique for micing an acoustic when the player is playing using his fingers in a song like "Dust In The Wind", Fleetwood Mac's "Landslide" or Beatles "Blackbird"? 16:26
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[@utubehound69]

Picks are like socks you never get em all back they just disappear into the void.

[@Producelikeapro]

I hear you 100%!!

[@AntonioRockGP]

Actually, socks transform so that what was originally a pair is no longer!

[@Producelikeapro]

Haha yes, indeed Antonio!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hahaha if left in your trousers, then yes!

[@BillHesse]

Warren....pulls out an acoustic and proceeds to shred the viewers into submission in the nicest way possible!

[@Producelikeapro]

Bill Hesse you are far too kind my friend!!!

[@mrmagpiepromotions]

Losing picks? My old guitar teacher once said "do you lose your money regularly? No? Keep your picks where you keep your money, most likely in your wallet."

[@Producelikeapro]

That's very smart James!!

[@AndiPicker]

.... and then watch as your wallet vanishes!

[@JesusArmasOficial]

Fun fact. I tend to do that same thing.

[@gentlegiant6585]

I like that 👍😎!

[@MrMichelson123]

Love it, so true

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Friends, our last Acoustic guitar recording video sparked a huge amount of discussion! Plus I just got this amazing Harmony Conversion from Scott Baxendale which you can check out here:- bit.ly/2N9qQSK and of course the new speakers that everyone has been asking me about:- bit.ly/2QaQF6P. Also the Speaker Switching Unit we use is this:- amzn.to/2NPp8LQ It's been a very busy week here at Spitfire, we are blessed to be able to make music and create these videos for you! That's for all of your amazing support my friends! Have a marvellous time!

[@harmonystudios1182]

A Mazing content as usual!! Thank you Warren and team!

[@Producelikeapro]

Harmony Studios thanks ever so much!!

[@jurgenschuler8389]

Sometimes I really doubt, my wife will every let me record her playing guitar. And yet I'm so grateful for each and every hint, tip, insight, or what ever you may want to call it, because I'm gonna be recording all the time, when she lets me. And I want it to sound great. Thank you!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Jürgen! I am glad to be able to help my friend! I hear you, it's important to navigate properly with our wives!!

[@squoblat]

Hey Warren, glad you give back to the community like this. I've not been doing this long but your videos have helped me immensely.

[@Producelikeapro]

Many thanks Koss! This is the reason we make these videos! You rock!

[@codymeng1580]

I am a kid with a dumb studio and i met another kid who's really good at guitar, how can i help mold him into an amazing session guitarist?

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Cody, patience and hard work my friend!!

[@ianparker5007]

Agreed. I'd add: the more he learns about the recording process and the more you learn about how guitars work will make you both immensely better! Best of luck

[@scottbaxendale323]

The model in this video sold new in the mid 1960's for $19.95.

[@Producelikeapro]

Wow! That's amazing!

[@gerryjamesedwards1227]

It certainly doesn't sound like a $20 guitar now. Great work, Mr. Baxendale. I love the idea of giving older instruments a new lease of life, more power to your elbow!

[@scottbaxendale323]

Gerry, it’s the greenest tech in new vintage guitars. #realrelic

[@Producelikeapro]

Agreed Gerry! Such a beautiful guitar!

[@Producelikeapro]

Yes, absolutely Scott!!

[@Mix3dbyMark]

Great video! Thanks for advice. This is my worry or conern Warren... You're blessed to work in music and I feel blessed too to be able to work in this field. It it truly amazing. But 15 hour days??? for 3 months??? or even 1 month??? drives me insane! I become unpleasant as a person....and the opposite of humble... So my question is... Do you burn out? Or how do you avoid burnout ? How do you remain so pleasant with 15 hour days?????

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Mark, marvellous question! I have commitments outside of my work, family, a mortgage, it is a constant source of joy and it also drives me forward to achieve something more for my family!

[@jasonsimmons7479]

I have a Seagull guitar that sounds great. Good bottom and nice highs. We recorded it using your suggested mic positions. Sounds great,but there is a little bit of what I call chirping on the high end. Could you tell me what frequencies I need to adjust to get rid of the chirping?

[@pb25193]

Same here

[@immax79]

The Genelec 1032 you got are awsome... I had them for 10 years... Then i bought the (a bit) bigger version Genelec 1039. But my studio will have to waite until i can mount the monitors in the wall... But, it´ll come :-) I use the Yamaha ns 10 as my smaller one´s :-)..

[@drummerjeroensimons]

Hi Warren, do you know Aaron Clarey.. Its a down to earth guy with several economic books and a book about high iq.. But I get a bit annoyed by his way he views artists... We all know if you are passionate and talented and you work your whole life hard, that it is a bit difficult to succeed nowadays with just playing music ( Even Vinnie Colaiuta would tell us: from 3 studiosessions a day, maybe now 3 a month..)... Some people give up on their instrument and will do an easy boring job, but I feel sorry for their wasted talent... I hope every passionate musician will choose wisely to follow their passion and find the middleway in our money-based society... With creativity we can survive, with narrow minded thinking in any field the outcome is...Narrow and low level.... I wish every musician/artist my true best!!!!!!!

[@drummerjeroensimons]

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[@drummerjeroensimons]

The Kali Audio will have a 8 inch version I read on their webpage.... I,m curious about those too...:)

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Jeroen, yes, those speakers are due soon!!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks Jeroen for your amazing comment! You Rock my friend!!

[@NEZMusic]

How do you fix the noise of electric guitar......?

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Bikash, do you mean the proximity effect and buzz?

[@orebromusik9080]

Tested a sm57 for recording of a acoustic guitar after one of your earlier vid's and it worked out well. 👍(Even though i am not near your capacity in playing)😀

[@Producelikeapro]

That's marvellous to hear Örebromusik!

[@scottm121]

Thankyou warren. I already love my hummingbird.. hehe. It has interestingly harmonic responses when i tap on the soundboard withour muting strings. Now after this video i REALLY love it .and your channel. Im a new subscriber today Cheers

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Scott!! You Rock my friend!!

[@harmonystudios1182]

A Mazing content as usual!!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Harmony!

[@MouaisMaisBon]

About the speakers, just to add a little bedroom producer's point of vue : in a home-studio like mine, a 6" monitor is already big! (and you have to put 2 on your desk ;^p) I don't have an optimized space, I don't have a "real" (professionnaly measured) acoustic treatment. I don't even have a mixing workbench! Just a shitty table with some shelves on top of unfixed feet to put my monitors on >_< Also, I have to take consideration of my room, the existing furnitures, etc... For instance, if I want monitors working perfectly in my *room* (meaning the room where is my workspace), I should have take 8" woofer monitors! Minimum! But if I want speakers going accordingly with my *workspace*, I'm limited to 3, 4 perhaps 4.5" woofers. I totally agree on the front bass port, for us bedroom producers, the front ported bass reflex is almost mandatory, whatever brand you choose, and I've tried rear ported bass reflex Genelec for instance, 8020 if I remember correctly. They sounded like shite!!... With a small 4" woofer! 0_o That wasn't the monitors fault. They sound like this, ONLY in my room! ^_^' (Thankfully I had a return option) So, your room and its size are a very important part of the equation when choosing your monitors. In my case, I've opted for 6" in a less than optimal configuration... I spent almost a month to configure my workspace (and the room)! But it worked :) Just keep in mind that when you don't have the right space, two 6.5" monitors, no matter how good they are, are almost impossible to configure. I think it's an important thing to specify. (I hope I haven't made too many mistake and I successfuly transmitted what I wanted to say. I'm not a native speaker) Cheers!

[@Producelikeapro]

Indeed! Incredibly small rooms wouldn't work with 6 inch drivers. However a regular bedroom this would work great! I've had many studios in bedrooms and used 6 inch speakers and got great results!

[@KnightofRedemption1]

So having seen your ability to play more than a few instruments and styles to a pretty decent standard...I have this question. Is that ability part of the key to being a great audio engineer? Does that give you an advantage over a non-player?

[@Producelikeapro]

Marvellous question! Yes...and no! Haha I do personally believe it gives me a leg up in the modern world because I can fulfil many res, however some of the best Engineers I've ever worked with were not musicians! Given the biggest budget available the Engineers I would choose are not musicians at all!

[@KnightofRedemption1]

Great answer Warren and the one I expected. The best engineer and mentor I ever worked with Tony Chapman of Enigma Studio could not play a note and envied my ability to play a few instruments (badly :D) But that man could run rings around most other engineers and I would trade my playing to have his ears...maybe...

[@chewlies]

Hello from New Jersey Warren, great stuff as always! Your passion and verve for all things music and recording is contagious, stay awesome sir!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Scott!!

[@spaceorbison]

I think you like Lewitt microphones because they rhyme with Hewitt.

[@Producelikeapro]

Haha busted! How are about 'Hu-Art'? Ha

[@Thinkholik]

Warren, Can you please make an episode about ambient Post Rock guitars mixing ? Or recommend channel or a website that have some decent advice ?

[@Producelikeapro]

Wow! That would be amazing! I love Prog Rock! One of my favourite genres!!

[@Thinkholik]

can't wait for it ! i really can use your advice on it

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Ahmed!

[@stephenzeagman9985]

Hi Warren what scales are you playing at the beginning of this video? Is it something you're making up, or are you working off a certain scale when picking there? Thanks

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Steve, I'm noodling a lot and there is 2 secs of 'Whiter Shade Of Pale'.

[@acmeyakko]

Not that anyone asked, but I'm all about the Dunlop Nylon Max Grip picks (0.88 for most applications). I've had a strong preference for Dunlop nylon picks for many, many years and once I tried out the "Max Grip" style, I was done. I do have other picks for special cases, but that's my default. I don't do much of the claw style and will typically not use a pick at all for arpeggio type stuff on acoustic including classical or folk music.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much for sharing your technique! I too love the Dunlop Picks! I'm also a big Herco fan! Great picks!

[@jasonsimmons7479]

Great video! Second time I've watched it!

[@jonathanlavoie7401]

Thanks Warren! With 3 boys growing up in our household, all trying to surpass my Father's guitar skills, guitar pics quickly became a rarity. One day our washing machine stopped working. (the old "top loading" kind) \ My Father took it apart to investigate and found 30 and some odd plectrums hidden underneath the "spinner." I had a good chuckle at your comment tonight, regarding where to look for lost picks.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Jonathan, haha thanks ever so much for sharing that great story!! Haha

[@Itsallawesome]

The things that impact a guitar recording most, in order: 1. Player/performance 2. Mic placement 3. Guitar [instrument] 4. Mic type You could apply this same "order or importance" to anything you're recording. Far less important, but can still get you that extra cutting edge sound: *Pick thickness *1/4" and XLR Cable quality

[@EnamAzed]

When you played guitar at the beginning I was just laughing 😂 that was so good Warren

[@Producelikeapro]

Wow! That's very kind of you! You Rock my friend!!

[@ericmikkelsen1093]

Hey, Warren. I have enjoyed your tutorials greatly. Was just curious. Did you do any production or music work for the tv series Bluegrass Underground? Thought I heard you play part of the riff a couple of times during your videos. Thanks.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Eric, thanks for the marvellous question! I didn't do any Production work on that series! I'm sure there is some standard riffs I play in that genre though. Thanks for the lovely comment!

[@guadadvent]

Salut my friend I play guitar , bass guitar and piano I sing too Because I don’t have drums I do use vst as superior drummer I write songs since I young and decided to track some of them and make an album Do you have advise? Can someone really make a good sounding song with vst? I discover that the less processing I add to the drum and better it sound ... is it because of some process going on already in the plugin? Thanks for your answer I am a French English musician I really love your videos ... they are a gold mine for many I even have some clients thanks to your teachings Blessings from Guadeloupe in France

[@joebobhenrybob2000]

Tidave971 I did an entire album with ezdrummer and was happy with the results - our story must be similar - I did all the singing, guitar, bass etc myself. Watch this kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJjIZGmniZ2Jpqs don't be scared away by the metal if you arent a metal guy - I'm not and this was the one video thar really put my drum programming over the top (along with part 2)

[@Producelikeapro]

Wow! Thanks ever so much for sharing your story Tidave971! I am so glad to b able to help in any way I can my friend!

[@Producelikeapro]

Yes, Drum software such as EZ Drummer, Superior Drummer and Addictive Drums can do amazing work!!

[@gerryjamesedwards1227]

There is always so much valuable advice in your vids, Warren, and not just music-related advice. Your, and your team's, hard work is highly appreciated. I spent the money I had ear-marked for new monitors on stuff for my guitars.... which means by the time I've saved up some dough again the Kali Audios might be available in Blighty. Could be fate! LOL I've not been needing monitors a huge amount recently anyway, I've been making my own germanium fuzz pedal, which is huge fun.

[@harmonystudios1182]

yes Warren is A Mazing

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Gerry, thanks ever so much for the kind words! Best of luck on your Germanium Fuzz Pedal build!!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Harmony!

[@Electricowlworks]

Nice video! The window to your live room is covered up. What secret stuff is going on in there? ha ha

[@harmonystudios1182]

Hmm....what could be happening? Lol! It's actually his outside window!

[@Producelikeapro]

Haha nothing secret! That's the window to outside! We blocked it to stop the light reflection we were getting at night!

[@Producelikeapro]

You are correct Harmony!

[@StamatisStabos]

3:35 tabs please 😂

[@harmonystudios1182]

Hahahahaha

[@Producelikeapro]

Haha yes, working on it...very complex stuff, practically Jazz meets Modern Classical!

[@Producelikeapro]

Haha thanks Harmony!

[@splashesin8]

I gotta go play that Claw right now! Ha! 😅

[@Producelikeapro]

Yes! I love playing that song!

[@acommon]

Question for next week: any advice for producers / artists trying to get a career going while working a day job?

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks Alex! I'll add it to the list!

[@L.Scott_Music]

Well, the thing is about guitars, if it's not Scottish it's crap!

[@Producelikeapro]

Haha yes! Very true!!

[@harmonystudios1182]

I second that!

[@Producelikeapro]

Harmony Studios thanks ever so much!!

[@joebobhenrybob2000]

Hahaha Bouree!! Fun tune, takes you on a little journey.

[@Producelikeapro]

Haha yes, I was trying to remember it!

[@adamfox9651]

Just shared this vid with my bandmate who plays guitar. Hopefully, he PICKS up some useful information from it. (Get it? Pick? Guitar pick? I'll be here all week, folks. Try the kasha varnishkes.)

[@Producelikeapro]

Haha nicely done Adam!!

[@AndiPicker]

You'll forgive me if I roll my eyes here - my ID is my real name by the way :-)

[@joeguammusic]

Hey Warren, what sample rate do you record in? In today’s age of digital streams and downloads (as opposed to CD’s), is it recommended to record up at 96kHz or stay down at 44.1kHz?

[@peterbrandt7911]

Even as a non guitar player, I love that video, like all your stuff. Thanks Warren!

[@Producelikeapro]

Wow! Thank you Peter! You rock!

[@joebobhenrybob2000]

This is a specific solution for a pretty specific acoustic guitar probem, but might be helpful to apartment/bedroom musicians looking to spend $100 or less for a solution. For anyone using an acoustic or classical with a built in preamp trying to record in a noisy environmnent, try a Yamaha AG Stomp. I recorded a bunch of solo classical stuff (nylon string guitar) and got shockingly good results. For anyone recording in an apartment, hey they're like 100 on reverb used. Now that I have better mics I use it less, but sometimes there's guys outside my apt doing landscaping all day with backhoes and diesel trucks - I know if I plug in, I can get decent non quacky takes completed despite the piezo pickups.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much for sharing your insight my friend! I really appreciate it!

[@oscarortegarey635]

The picks vortex paradox or how to find a hole in your pocket... I'm just kidding.

[@Producelikeapro]

OSCAR ORTEGA REY haha yes!

[@musicby_levine]

I just use kontakt for an acoustic guitar or a sample, It works for me 😆

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Axter, thanks for sharing your experience!

[@musicby_levine]

@@Producelikeapro 😊

[@TheBelse]

I don't do much for money...I think it shows ...love what you do is better.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks for sharing your insight King Belsey!

[@cfreeman5631]

All of those Bax guitars sound great! He has a Silvertone I have been drooling over , He is right next door to Greer Amps in Athens, GA.

[@georgekay372]

Goddamn if those speakers were available in Germany I’d have bought them immediately. I currently use some cheap presonus monitors in way too small a space and they sound dreadful but it’s still better than nothing. That 200hz buildup is unbearable, though.

[@tyschuby]

Greetings Warren! Been subscribed to your channel for a few months and I am learning so much! The question I have is I see you have no computer monitor like most of us with small home studios. Do you rely on just knowing what channels are on assigned to the instruments and your ears?

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Tyler, thanks for the great comment! I do actually have a screen and standard computer as well. You are correct my console is where I sit and mix!

[@tyschuby]

Thank you for for answering my question!

[@Producelikeapro]

You're very welcome!!

[@midnightwind8067]

And that is why studios buy all that really high end equipment...............wait..... yes I said it ,,, this is mostly BS for the kiddo's.

[@owenhu9465]

believe it or not, ive been playing with only one pick for about a year now! :D

[@Producelikeapro]

Haha how did you manage that?? Haha

[@owenhu9465]

knowing i wont be able to play if i lose it might have helped! haha :)

[@Producelikeapro]

Owen Hu haha I hear you!!

[@Xzvsc]

Is guitar string gauge size matter for tone in acoustic guitar when recorded via microphone? I always use 012 because I'm afraid using smaller gauge will affect the tone. Never use 011 btw. But for long jamming session/recording session, it will make my finger sore lol

[@dbmabe]

Awesome videos!! I have learned a lot that has helped me since discovering your channel a week ago. What would be your recommendation for "good" quality mic cables. Currently, I am using a Monster 3 meter cable. Is Monster brand in that good quality range or is there something that you would recommend?

[@matthewk.thibeault1594]

So Warren plays a little guitar huh.

[@Producelikeapro]

haha yes, literally a 'Little' guitar!

[@evertschut]

Hi Warren,What's your view on all solid acoustics vs. ply back& sides acoustics? I'm guessing the guitars you own (or were talking about) are not solids. Do you have a reason for using those (other than price)? I've read somewhere that producers tend to prefer them because they have less specific resonant frequencies. Is there any truth to that idea?

[@cowboy7x]

I DO NOT lose many picks. But, when I need one quick, I just look in the sofa behind the seat cushions.

[@VibgyorC]

hey warren, i've got a question for you. how would you go about mixing drums recorded with only one mic, especially when you can barely hear anything but the cymbals in the mix?

[@Producelikeapro]

Marvellous question! A DeEsser will control the excessive high end and also you could try light amounts of saturation to soak up the high end as well. In Pro Tools for instance Lo Fi does a great job of eating up the high end in mono drum mics!

[@MartinLuxen]

Thank you Warren! Love the personal answers about your family :) Looking at your work ethos and all the work that you do, I totally understand people ask how/when you sleep etc... Love it that you answer that as well :). Have a great weekend!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Martin! That is very kind of you. I agree, there is so much more to what we do here! I am continually balancing work and family, it is a quality problem!

[@AntonioRockGP]

I've been using the same setup for a while now: My martin xc1t ellipse with a SlateDigital VMS One. I place the mic just as you teach! Very nice results

[@Producelikeapro]

That's great to hear Antonio!

[@ToddGlosser]

Christmas Album?

[@Producelikeapro]

Todd Glosser haha nice idea my friend!!

[@sean_shimmer]

speaking of recording acoustics, cant wait to hear that 6 cd super deluxe white album , happy 50

[@Producelikeapro]

Wow! Yes, that's going to be amazing!!!

[@davidmac42]

Great video Warren. Lovely to hear about your work ethics and lifestyle . Not many people talk about the personal stuff. Inspiring and great as usual.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much David!

[@ricdontap1]

hi warren loving your work just wondering. I love waves plug ins which are the 4 you use most.

[@ValentineGoloubev]

Musicians stole picks.... you know

[@Producelikeapro]

Haha yes, indeed!

[@davidsynge7030]

The Line Audio CM3 sounds remarkably good on acoustic. Very inexpensive for how incredibly good they sound on all acoustic instruments... none of that forced and brittle top-end you get with most cheap SDCs. Very even and detailed, can't recommend them enough.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much for sharing David! I really appreciate it!

[@Thomas0661]

3:30 Made my day. I say the same thing all the time. You can make a good guitar sound like a million dollars in the right hands. But you cant make a million dollar guitar sound good in the wrong hands. Love your work Warren. Best Regards Thomas

[@ShiningHourPop]

The live streams are great but I could listen to you talk about music for hours. So interesting. “We bought a couple of hundred of the bleedin’ things!!” 😀😀😀 Brilliant stuff thanks!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hahaha thanks ever so much ShiningHourPop! I'm so glad to be able to help!!

[@ORafaMusic]

Warren you are a guitar hero!

[@dudemcgee256]

I've been watching your videos for a while now. I have to tell you how much I appreciate your honesty and willingness to share information. You are a wealth of information and an inspiration!

[@Producelikeapro]

Wow! Thank you ever so much Josh! I really appreciate it!

[@ValentineGoloubev]

57? Why not 81?

[@Producelikeapro]

I like the SM81, it's a little too expensive for me, considering a lot of my cheaper condensers usually beat it. I have two, but haven't used them much recently.

[@lorenzowoodmusic]

My favorite is a stereo pair of 57s on the 14th fret and the bridge

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks for sharing your insight!!

[@TheReal_Dicey]

Hi Warren. Have you ever recorded drum shells and cymbals separately? I assisted in a preproduction session where they tried it out, and it was great fun and made everyone laugh :)

[@acommon]

I'm just an amateur, but I love doing this! I'll also make my own samples of the drums I'm recording.

[@sean_shimmer]

one of slayers first/ early records was done like this and was regretted acording to an interview. a trend in early metal / thrash records i think to seperate the splashy sizzle from the punch

[@Producelikeapro]

Yes!! Many times Dicey! I love doing that! I'm a huge Hugh Padgham fan and he made many records that way!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Sean Paul, yes, it's got to be done well with a huge amount of emphasis on performance. If it's just played with precision the result is very boring!

[@Producelikeapro]

Great stuff Alex!

[@omarsharif927]

I hear some classical.chops there nice

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Omar!

[@omarsharif927]

@@Producelikeapro I'm actually thinking of buying a Yamaha fs800c for songwriting etc I agree stereo is overkill I prefer a mono recording I usually use a mxl 880 pencil condenser love it it has some warmth to it for vocals nt1a with a Scarlett 2i2 love the setup

[@Producelikeapro]

That sounds great! I love my Yamaha guitars!!

[@RonBaker456]

Little Jerry Reed action there.

[@joeguammusic]

Hey Warren, sorry if I missed it, but what controller do you use to switch between your Genelec's/iLoud's/Kali's?

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Joe, the Switching unit I use is this:- amzn.to/2NPp8LQ

[@joeguammusic]

Produce Like A Pro thank you ever so much!

[@Producelikeapro]

You're very welcome Joe! It is great!

[@philsackett7341]

FEAR THE CLAW!! Great video Warren. You are such a quietly awesome player. You lull people into a false sense of security, then SMACK! Time to go practice kiddies. Since my MO on your channel is generally to ask pertinent questions, here's one: which type of mic do you prefer for acoustics? I have used SM-57's, and various condensers. Is a ribbon a better choice for acoustic recording, given the expanded detail and richness compared to the other types of mics, or is it usually just a program-dependent thing with you?

[@Producelikeapro]

AW shucks you are far too kind my friend! I love to play guitar! It's what go time started on this journey! I like small diaphragm condensers on guitar, a Lewitt LCT140 or 340, AKG 451, Neumann KM56 are all favourites!

[@philsackett7341]

Interesting. Thank you so much for the reply Warren. I have little to no experience with small diaphragm mics whatsoever. I guess it's time to investigate. :) BTW, what are you doing up so late young man?

[@swingset1969]

Best mic I've ever used for acoustic is the relatively cheap Sterling ST55....I think I paid $149 for mine, brand new. It's just really really good at acoustic instruments before any mods or treatment. At the 12th fret aiming slightly in at the body, it just sounds brilliant. I've tried a dozen or so based on producer's recommendations and I think it's as good as they come.

[@alondramadrigl8448]

He looks like Elvis Presley

[@MadayMaday]

I tend to keep my picks in a used Altoids tin. It's especially difficult since I like to use Dunlop Jazz picks.

[@Producelikeapro]

That's rather a good idea Joe! Thanks for sharing!

[@AndiPicker]

I buy my J3s in tins from Dirty Riffs on Amazon - then I distress the tins so they look about 20 years old, then I lose the tins!

[@FiddlerSteve]

Back in the day we would have laughed at the idea that someone thought a Harmony Stella was worth upgrading! I learned on a Stella in '73; totally crappy guitar! Warped neck (no truss rod so no way to adjust if I remember correctly), bad bridge, way high action, and one tuning peg button was missing so you needed vice grips to tune that string. Only good thing about it was that it was free!

[@utubehound69]

Those old tuners were really hard to turn eh why was that?

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Steve, and yet now a great Luthier has rebuilt them and created great guitars! That's the world we live in! Plus, they sound AMAZING!!

[@Producelikeapro]

The new tuners on the guitar are great Watchman4u!

[@edwardglass1857]

Fast and sloppy

[@darrenross9168]

Hi Warren, thanks for this faq Friday although only saw it was out today for some reason, awesome tips and great guitaring, thanks again, all the best, Darren Ross.

[@aronkam9296]

The video says for itself. Even a clip mic, it sounds amazing with a good player with a tuned guitar in good condition

[@1dir951]

Perhaps because of your mike and room, seems a Taylor Guitar sounds better.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi 1dir, I have not used a Taylor in any of my videos. I'm not sure what your references are?

[@1dir951]

Ty for the response. Just an observational comment on the sound quality comparing the one you are playing to a similar Taylor guitar.

[@Producelikeapro]

Interesting, I like Taylors, I love this Guitar!

[@gbaxter6465]

I love SM57's on acoustic (usually through a 1073). It takes some of the shrill out of new strings.

[@spaceorbison]

thats' why I love keeping old strings on mine :P

[@pascalmerschaudio]

warren great video what are you second pair of monitors i neverr seen before ? thanks for your work warren

[@Producelikeapro]

Marvellous question! Those are the Kali LP6! Check them out here:- bit.ly/2QaQF6P.

[@pascalmerschaudio]

thanks Warren

[@Producelikeapro]

You're very welcome!

[@skkala3296]

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[@Producelikeapro]

N.J. E? Not sure what that means my friend!

[@suedelacy]

One of my favorite producers/musicians tearing down the veil again!

[@Producelikeapro]

Suede Lacy aw shucks thanks ever so much!!