weird phase sound on ibanez atk

[BassBastard]

Hi there, the topic says it all... My atk is producing a weird sound, like a phaser is on. This happens on all strings but much more on the B and E strings...and I also hear it playing acoustically Do you have any idea of what it could be? I'm noticing more now as the strings are dying than when they were new. Thanks

[thehurlatron]

Are your pups too high?
Can you hear the "phaser" when it's unplugged at all?

[BassBastard]

Yap, the phaser sound is still there when playing unplugged really weird huh? I'll change strings tomorrow just to make sure it's not that.

[thehurlatron]

My guess is the strings. Otherwise, take a look at how much play (side to side) is on each string on each saddle and on each nut slot.

[GeoffByrne]

This often happens if the strings have a twist(!) in them - usually if they have been taken off and put on again for whatever reason.

Have you taken them off recently?

[BassBastard]

Nop, I bought the bass used and still haven't changed strings. It didn't do this when I got it so I must have done something. I did loosen the strings to adjust the truss rod...maybe that was it. The strings go through the body and I've noticed that the strings make a curve and someone told me that's a bad thing. I'll try to take pictures.

[keyboardguy]

Wondering why you haven't changed the strings on the Bass?
It's the first thing I do when buying any new or used bass; your problem will most likely go away....


Mike