A String problem

agux987 · #1 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 · #2 08-11-2009, 11:00 AM

Buy a new set of strings?

agux987 · #3 08-11-2009, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Disappear

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 · #4 08-11-2009, 11:13 AM

Are the strings brand new or just the bass?

agux987 · #5 08-11-2009, 11:17 AM

When I bought the bass, it already had these strings. I guess they are new

FutureTense · #6 08-11-2009, 11:19 AM

Try buying a new set and see how those work for you.

agux987 · #7 08-11-2009, 11:20 AM

Maybe I'll do that. Thanks!

Chris Sheaffer · #8 08-11-2009, 11:30 AM

Check the saddle

on which the string rests .

agux987 · #9 08-11-2009, 11:48 AM

I think the saddle is ok, there's nothing wrong with it.

LowendinFL · #10 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 · #11 08-12-2009, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by agux987

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.