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Harmonics

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by Dwight Beasley, Jun 13, 2020.

  1. Jun 13, 2020 #1
    Dwight Beasley

    Dwight Beasley

    Mar 8, 2019
    I have a jazz bass that on the G string at the 12th frett the harmonics are correct. But if you try harmonics at any other frett it's dead and thuddish.harmonics are good on other strings.
     
  2. Jun 13, 2020 #2
    DeliriumTremens

    DeliriumTremens

    Nov 9, 2006
    Phoenix, AZ
    probably a twisted string. Try loosening it and straightening it out. Could also be a dud string regardless
     
  3. Jun 13, 2020 #3
    Volker Kirstein

    Volker Kirstein Blippy the Wonder Slug

    Jun 16, 2019
    Ingelheim am Rhein, Germany
    Sounds like a twisted string. Loosen the string until you can pop the coiled end off the tuner post. Chances are, it'll kinda "jump" in your fingers as it untwists. Pop the coiled string back onto the post - DO NOT WIND IT ON - and tune it back up. That should take care of it.