I have had a Squier V.M. Jazz Bass for about 7 months and I just got it setup, but now there's a problem. All of the strings sound fine except for the E string. It sounds dead compared to the other strings. I tried everything from changing the pickup height to the action and none of it has worked. I even tried changing the string and that didn't help. I really have no clue what to do and I need help. Thanks!
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Dead Sounding E String
- Thread starter gotmule?
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does it sound dead when not plugged into an amp. I have no clue what that could be. How is it wound around the peg is the angle that it hits the nut good or no?
Im sorry man i hope someone else can help you out with this.
Im sorry man i hope someone else can help you out with this.
As I understand you didn't have that problem before the new setup? In that case it could be that your E-string is too large for your nut. In this case you need a small file and a sharp eye to fix it. 
You can also try to push on the E-string just near the bridge to make it straight (usually the new string has a small curvature at the bridge nut). Try this and let us know did that help.
You can also try to push on the E-string just near the bridge to make it straight (usually the new string has a small curvature at the bridge nut). Try this and let us know did that help.
FWIW, strings typically go "dead" in order of their size, and E/A are chief culprits.
This is even more pronounced with a B string or lower...Sweat, body funk, cigarette ashes, etc.
Simple solution short of buying new ones? Boil them with very diluted dishwashing liquid, then boil 'em a few times in clean water to rinse and dry them out. May sound stupid, but it works just fine.
later...
RC
This is even more pronounced with a B string or lower...Sweat, body funk, cigarette ashes, etc.
Simple solution short of buying new ones? Boil them with very diluted dishwashing liquid, then boil 'em a few times in clean water to rinse and dry them out. May sound stupid, but it works just fine.
later...
RC
I would make sure the string is going over the nut and the bridge properly. If the string is contacting the nut groove on the headstock side before it contacts the nut on the fretboard side, it may cause it to be deadened. Any easy fix is to file the slot lower on the headstock side of the nut.....just don't take off too much. Also check the bridge saddles for the same problem.
Did you go to a heavy string gage size?? If so, the they might not be sitting in the saddles and nut properly.
Are the neck screws, bridge screws and tuners tight??
I would also remove the neck and check for any drill chips or debris between the neck and body. Also check under the bridge. You might be suprised as to what your neck and bridge is actually sitting on
Did you go to a heavy string gage size?? If so, the they might not be sitting in the saddles and nut properly.
Are the neck screws, bridge screws and tuners tight??
I would also remove the neck and check for any drill chips or debris between the neck and body. Also check under the bridge. You might be suprised as to what your neck and bridge is actually sitting on
