Too Many Overtones on Fretted E String Notes

[dbillow]

I seem to have an issue with the tone on fretted E string notes using round wounds. For example, a C on the third fret of my A string sounds nice and full, round. The C on the 8th Fret on the E sounds like it is made up more of overtones than the fundamental. It sounds thin. I assume that physics play a part here, and maybe the thickness and length of the 8th fret C causes this. Still, I'm looking for some ideas on either EQ settings or string types. Flats are better but I still notice this effect. Any thoughts?
Thanks!

[Dbassmon]

Could be a dead spot. The fundamental note is weak and you have unwanted overtones sounds like a dead spot. Strings are not the cause if that is the case. Bad wood. Not too much to be done with if that is what you are looking at.

[Blunt]

I thought I replied to this but anyway. A dead spot sounds like the likely contender.
A fatter string will always sound "fatter" if you play the same note.
You play Dazed and Confused on the E string all the way because thats the fat tone that those notes above the 12 fret give you right. Plus you can do the trademark Jones vibrato to more effect.

[7flat5]

It is also common for this to occur when the strings are too close to the pickup. If the low end of the pup is too high, it may become very obvious as you play higher on the string. The string gets closer to the pup the higher you fret, and it can cause thin, phasey kind of sound you might be hearing. Try lowering the pup. If that's not it, easy to reverse.

[Cerb]

Double post? Try not doing that pal.