Five String Bass Problem

CeltikJim · #1 03-22-2009, 08:52 AM

Hi guys, i'm new here and I need help.

My five string bass is acting weird. My fifth string makes almost no sound and my fourth string is making alot and my first is making almost no sound too. How can I fix that. I have a Bass Collection bass guitar.

Thanks for your help. CeltikJim

**DougD** · #2 03-22-2009, 09:00 AM

adjust your pickup hight and see if that helps.

CeltikJim · #3 03-23-2009, 10:24 AM

No sorry it didn't help. Could it be the pickups themselves or the electronical parts having problem?

ErebusBass · #4 03-23-2009, 10:28 AM

How old are the stings?

Did it ever work?

202dy · #5 03-23-2009, 11:02 AM

What is the pickup configuration?

What are the individual string heights relative to the pole pieces (or top of the pickup for pickups without exposed pole pieces) measured from the top of the pole piece to the bottom of the string?

If the bass is active, when was the battery last changed?

DudeistMonk · #6 03-23-2009, 11:05 AM

Maybe try some compression and check your EQ.

kyral210 · #7 03-24-2009, 03:14 PM

Maybe the pickup is bust. Hmmm, check the wiring inside. If that doesn't help, take it to a shop, your pickup probably is broken.

testing1two · #8 03-26-2009, 01:46 PM

This is interesting. I have a Bass Collection 5 string (long since retired from active duty) that has the same problem with the B string. The pickups are EMG PJ with a BQC circuit, Gotoh bridge & tuners. Thinking it was a typical flabby B string, I converted it to a high C 5 string (strung E to C). Now the E string is quiet! I may have to pull the bass out of retirement and see if I can make any sense of it.