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A string tone - technique, technical or eq?

Discussion in 'Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]' started by led3, Apr 23, 2012.

  1. Apr 23, 2012 #1
    led3

    led3

    Nov 4, 2009
    Alexandria, VA
    Looking for possible issues for this. Noticed from a band recording last night that the tone of my A string gets significantly thinner when playing around the 9 to 12th frets. What are some potential issues (and solutions) that I could do for this? I was playing a Fender American Deluxe Jazz in active mode through a Ampeg SVT3-Pro and 4x10 cab. Could it simply be an EQ problem (had a drop in EQ around 300Hz to counter-act potential mud in the room) or something far more sinister?
     
  2. Apr 23, 2012 #2
    BobaFret

    BobaFret

    Jan 22, 2008
    String height and pickup height would be a first start. There are suggested starting points for most instruments. I would do a full setup on it and see if that fixes it at all.
     
  3. Apr 23, 2012 #3
    led3

    led3

    Nov 4, 2009
    Alexandria, VA
    didn't think of that. it's been a little while since my last setup.
     
  4. Apr 23, 2012 #4
    Timmy-Watts

    Timmy-Watts I like bass. And airplanes. Supporting Member

    Nov 12, 2010
    Cincinnati, Ohio
    That range of note is ~90-110 Hz. Does it do the same thing on those same notes on the E or D strings?

    +1 on a setup.

    Also (totally subjective here) is it a rosewood board? I have totally sworn off rosewood unless I play it and like that particular instrument. Every rosewood board I have ever had has had dead spots and places where the notes are thinner. And they were physical locations, because the same notes were fine on other strings. Also, I have had phase issues with every jazz bass I have ever owned in certain physical locations on the neck. In may be I have had lemons, or bad preamps, etc.

    Another things is change the strings. Maybe that string has an anomaly.

    Just IME. Good luck.
     
  5. Apr 23, 2012 #5
    JimmyM

    JimmyM Supporting Member

    Apr 11, 2005
    Apopka, FL
    Endorsing: Yamaha, Ampeg, Line 6, EMG
    The drop at 300 didn't help you.
     
  6. Apr 23, 2012 #6
    Pacman

    Pacman Layin' Down Time Staff Member Gold Supporting Member

    Apr 1, 2000
    Omaha, Nebraska
    Endorsing Artist: Roscoe Guitars, DR Strings, Aguilar Amplification
    Moved to setup