Re: Unwanted distortion with two strings sounding
What is so horrible about distortion? Embrace the noise!
OK, kidding aside (Oh, who am I kidding? Love the atonality - I live in it as much as I can!), I am not sure if this is happening live through your Marshall (or equivalent) or while recording through your software.
Are you playing Celtic or rock with your electric? How much distortion are you using? If you could, dial down that setting some and see how it goes. My understanding is that clean tones are preferred for Celtic, unless you are in one of those bands that likes to play loud and brashly, in which case distortion might actually be favored.
Try resting the heel of your hand lightly right on the bridge, lightly enough that the strings still ring, but closely enough that a slight roll forward will dampen the strings. Varying that effect might help, and as with all new techniques, practice makes perfect.
Good luck!
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