Problem with E string tone on P-bass

[Nuge113]

So this is my first time on talk bass and i wanted to ask about a problem I have been having with my American Deluxe P-bass.
I usually play with the bridge pick up because when set it to the p-pickups the E string sounds very thumpy and choked compared to the other strings. It has a very loud attack followed by a dull release. Its also a bit quitter and it isn't noticeable when you play open. Any one know how to fix it. Its really annoying.

[hdracer]

What strings are you using?
Where is your tone knob set?
What is the pick up height under the E string?

[Nuge113]

To be honest I forget what kind of strings they were. But it was a problem with my last set of string too. Its an american deluxe so it has a three channel eq instead of a toneknob and it doesn't matter how its set. I tried adjusting the pickup too, didn't fix it.

[NYCbassist]

Sounds more like an Eq setting. But... Sometimes a very slight tweak of the truss rod can have a big effect on the tone. More So for the dead notes on the G-String Syndrome but I'd give the truss rod about 1/8 turn just for kicks & Giggles.

[kander]

I have a similar "problem" if I play with my fingers directly over the pickup (I have a pretty aggressive/strong attack): the sound is slightly overdriven even with my pickups lowered (I installed a Lollar pup in it). I've accommodated to the nuances of my otherwise amazing P by playing the E string in the "sweet spot": just behind the pup, about a thumbs length.

[awilkie84]

I had this problem before & it was a technique issue. I wasn't plucking the E properly. Practicing my floating thumb technique made worlds of improvement.

[Nuge113]

Well hey i fixed it thanks for all the responses. Turns out the problem was the position of the string on the saddle of the bridge. On there is kinda like a threading for the saddle with three positions i had it on the middle position and i moved to the one farther away from me. Fixed it perfectly