Low B distorting/clipping

[insomniac2295]

So essentially, the low B string on my OLP MM3 keeps distorting if I pluck it hard with a pick. It's not because its hitting the pickup or anything because I lowered the pickup very deep into the body and I tested it to see if it might be the amp/cabs by plugging in a jazz and had no problems with it so I know its the bass. Could it be an electronics thing or would it more so be related to the pup?

 

[jmeid]

If it is only your B string that is distorting, and no other strings, I doubt it is a bass problem. It might be your amp or effects distorting.

Did the Jazz bass you tried have a B string?

 

[insomniac2295]

Did the Jazz bass you tried have a B string?

yes

 

[insomniac2295]

it gets worse the closer the pickup is to the string. and it is only the b string

 

[Nevandal]

It's not any kind of mechanical buzzing is it? Like the nut or saddle? Have a listen closely with no amp

 

[roflol]

the b string creates a much hotter output you might have to lower the bass or turn the overall gain down to compensate

 

[Oh! Henry]

I had the same problem with my Reverend recently. Turns out, my pickups were higher on the B and E. I lowered the pickups and it solved the problem. I do however need to be careful because playing agressively on the lower strings can still clip my preamp section of my amp.

I think your OLP might just have a hotter signal, than your Jazz.

 

[insomniac2295]

I think your OLP might just have a hotter signal, than your Jazz.

It's quite possible that that's the case. I lowered it a little bit further into my bass and decreased the gain a bit and now i can pound away on it