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dead stingray E string

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by PaulWarning, Jun 30, 2008.

  1. Jun 30, 2008 #1
    PaulWarning

    PaulWarning

    Feb 15, 2008
    Nottingham, England
    I've recently bought a second hand 2005 stingray 4 and while the A and D strings sound just like I thought they would the E string sounds dull and lifeless. I've tried 3 sets of strings, Elixir, Stadium Elites and Rotosound steels and it's the same story although the sound fine on my MIM Jazz, I play with a pick, any ideas anybody
     
  2. Jun 30, 2008 #2
    moomoocajoo

    moomoocajoo

    Feb 13, 2008
    Glasgow, Scotland
    I take it you've tried a new battery?

    Checked the pickup isnt set too high?
     
  3. Jun 30, 2008 #3
    perogato02

    perogato02

    Jan 22, 2007
    Belgium (Antwerp)
    It is rubbish, you have been cheated on ... but I'll help you with taken over that piece of junk for a reasonanble price of ... let's say 150$ :D

    Or you can check out that battery :p
     
  4. Jun 30, 2008 #4
    xshawnxearthx

    xshawnxearthx

    Aug 23, 2004
    new jersey
    the big question is. does it sound dead unplugged?

    if it does not, check your battery.
     
  5. Jun 30, 2008 #5
    PaulWarning

    PaulWarning

    Feb 15, 2008
    Nottingham, England
    tried a new battery and played around with the pick up height, if it was the battery wouldn't it effect the A and D strings as well?
     
  6. Jun 30, 2008 #6
    thehangingmist

    thehangingmist

    Dec 14, 2007
    New Delhi, India
    +1

    does it?
     
  7. Jun 30, 2008 #7
    moomoocajoo

    moomoocajoo

    Feb 13, 2008
    Glasgow, Scotland
    I would've thought so but you never know :)
     
  8. Jun 30, 2008 #8
    Rocksolid

    Rocksolid

    Mar 19, 2008
    Adelaide, South Australia
    I had a dead E string on my P bass. I tried pick up height etc and no dice.

    The issue ended up being the way the string was wound onto the peg. There weren't enough winds on the peg to get the string pulling down hard onto the nut. I found that the F the G and A on the E string all sounded great just not the open E - which sort of ruled out the pick up. I unwound the E string and forced it down the peg while rewinding it on and hey presto - thunderous open E!!

    I purchased new strings and ensured I had 3 winds on to the peg and it was all good!

    Keep us posted - I am really interested to hear what solves your problem.
     
  9. Jul 1, 2008 #9
    PaulWarning

    PaulWarning

    Feb 15, 2008
    Nottingham, England
    had another play around and it's definately not the battery, when I play it unplugged the E and G strings don't sound as lively as the A and D, I was aware of G string issues before I bought it, but what I did discover is that if I play it with my fingers instead of a pick it sounds ok so it's probably an eq problem.