Dead Bass String

Neo5 · #1 11-01-2011, 07:25 AM

I put a new set of ernie ball strings on my 5 string Jazz and I have a dead (dull) E string. When you slap or pick, it has no bright tone, just a very dull tone. I figured it was just a dead string, So I got a 2nd set. but still no good. I can only assume that its a problem with my bass? The Nut and bridge seem fine and the string appears properly seated. I checked the intonation of the string but that also seems fine. I am out of ideas!

Has anyone ever had this happen to them? What worked for you?

AmadeusXeno · #2 11-01-2011, 08:46 AM

Might just be a bad batch they put out. Try contacting their customer service and they might send you a new string, or maybe even a new set.

Besides that I haven't had much luck with ernie ball strings in the past. They always seem to die quickly for me. Usually only keeping that new tone for a couple days or a week at the most. Might just be my skin oil though.

Double Agent · #3 11-01-2011, 08:53 AM

You might try buying a single E string from another brand, D'addario, GHS, etc. If you still have the same issue, it's your bass. If you don't, maybe your bass just doesn't like EB strings.

Neo5 · #4 11-01-2011, 03:03 PM

Thanks for your reply. I will contact them and see what they have to say?

mmbongo · #5 11-01-2011, 04:33 PM

Did the string you took off in the first place sound better?

soulman969 · #6 11-01-2011, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double Agent

You might try buying a single E string from another brand, D'addario, GHS, etc. If you still have the same issue, it's your bass. If you don't, maybe your bass just doesn't like EB strings.

+1 Process of elimination. If another brand still sounds dead it's got to be your bass and if not you have your answer.

I use EB's on one of my Tele's and they don't last all that long. Maybe their Bass Strings just aren't the best???

You might check with Jason @ bassstringsonline.com for some help. They do sell individual strings and custom gauge sets.

Neo5 · #7 11-01-2011, 05:26 PM

Good point, I changed the string with a new D'addario from my other jazz but the same, so it seems to be the bass?

Neo5 · #8 11-01-2011, 05:28 PM

Thanks for your reply but No, the all the strings I tried were exactly the same....Dull...