Quiet D string

[frankblackcat]

I've an old Soundgear 1000, EMG'd a while ago. Plays fine, sounds fine except for the D string is noticibly quieter.

I've adjusted the action, adjusted PUP height, and playing it not plugged in I'm sure I can hear a slight difference. Anybody got any other suggestions of what it could be, or I could try?

[Parabolic Box]

Dead spot, maybe? (Or dead string.)

[frankblackcat]

Not a dead string as I've had the same problem after changing the strings. Dead spot, never been too clear what that means, but it's quieter at all frets so I assume it's not a dead spot.

[ZolkoW]

Originally Posted by frankblackcat

Not a dead string as I've had the same problem after changing the strings. Dead spot, never been too clear what that means, but it's quieter at all frets so I assume it's not a dead spot.

maybe your D saddle is too low? happened just yesterday, that I found my D string too quiet... it only sounded OK if I plucked it carefully, not too loud. it was the saddle height, which was a bit low.. the string was choked (don't know the right word) by the fretboard. half turn on the setting screws and everything got fine.
hope that helps..

[Bassangel44]

I had the same problem on my Fender P-bass, except on my E string, the whole string was just kinda dull compared to the other strings. Just raise the action up a little bit, it should put the tone back into then.