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agux987
08-11-2009, 10:59 AM
Hello, I have a problem with the A string of my bass guitar. The bass guitar is new (I've bought it 3 days ago). The problem is that the A string doesn't sound very bright and it doesn't have that metallic sound of the new strings. I need to fix this problem as soon as possible.

Please help!

Disappear
08-11-2009, 11:00 AM
Buy a new set of strings?

agux987
08-11-2009, 11:12 AM
Buy a new set of strings?

The strings are new, and there is no problem with the other stings.
They sound fine, the only string with this problem is the A string

FutureTense
08-11-2009, 11:13 AM
Are the strings brand new or just the bass?

agux987
08-11-2009, 11:17 AM
When I bought the bass, it already had these strings. I guess they are new

FutureTense
08-11-2009, 11:19 AM
Try buying a new set and see how those work for you.

agux987
08-11-2009, 11:20 AM
Maybe I'll do that. Thanks!

Chris Sheaffer
08-11-2009, 11:30 AM
Check the saddle

on which the string rests .

agux987
08-11-2009, 11:48 AM
I think the saddle is ok, there's nothing wrong with it.

LowendinFL
08-12-2009, 12:53 PM
It may be a problem with the pickup. Check and see if it is the right distance from the A string first.

dmusic148
08-12-2009, 12:55 PM
I think the saddle is ok, there's nothing wrong with it.Just be sure it's level, and that both of it's leveling screws are touching the baseplate of the bridge.
It is entirely possible to have one out of four strings bad, even new ones.