I've been playing for 35 years. At an open mic the house band guitarist was joking with me to the audience asking, "Didn't I hear you on Austin City Limits the other night?" and later "You're really a studio musician, aren't you?"...
Off to the side, he told me he really admired my playing and told me I should always play my guitar "clean" because I have a great touch and tone through the amp.
I've wondered since then what it might be like to play in the studio. Anyone out there mind relating their experiences and observations of what that world is like, what it takes to do well, any details to consider, or recommendations for how to find a studio and get started? Just what does a studio expect the guitar player to be able to do? What's important and what doesn't matter?