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Old 03-13-2011, 07:00 AM
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String hitting pickup

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I apologize if this is in the wrong thread, but I got a 5 string Aria bass for Christmas, and the low B string (I play it on A sometimes), hits the pickup or the neck really bad, so much so that sometimes it drowns out the notes I'm playing. I was going to take it to the guitar store, but in case there was some easier way I figured I'd post here and see if anyone knew if i needed to lower my pickups, or something like that. Thanks in advance for the help!
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Old 03-13-2011, 07:08 AM
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Should be able to raise the string at the bridge. If it's hitting the neck lowering the pickup isn't the solution. You just need a setup. Music store can do that for you.
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Old 03-13-2011, 07:29 AM
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ok thanks so much that really helps I'll take it by soon
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Old 03-13-2011, 06:25 PM
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Adjust action for that string and lower the pickup a little on that side.
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