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Originally Posted by Robert Spencer  Thanks knuckle head. By increase the gauge do you mean going to a higher number ( lighter gauge & smaller diameter) E string?
If so what gauge might be appropriate?
From your reply I get the impression that you are assuming that I am playing through an amp & the pickups are a part of the equation. Is that correct? |
Where in the world did you get that idea? He clearly spoke about how an acoustic needs to have consistent downward pressure on the bridge. Heavier E and A strings can help achieve this. From experience, switching to Phosphor Bronze strings will help immensely as well.
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Originally Posted by Robert Spencer I see the problem as simply a matter of either string size or its ability to vibrate & produce sound. Also what about tuning to a higher pitch just for the sake of solo practice? I should explain that the root of the difficulty is that I am pretty hard of hearing. Tuning a step higher might not work in a band situation but this is for solo home practice & my goal is just to be able to hear myself (primarily on the E string).
Thanks again & take care. Bob |
The real heart of the matter is in the design of the acoustic bass. There's a reason upright basses are so large and bass amp cabinets tend to be much deeper - the low sound waves need the room to resonate to audible levels.
Try switching to some D'Addario or Martin acoustic strings.
