Low E louder than rest of strings...

[rebel1222]

Ok, as the titles states, I am wondering why my low E string is so much louder, (it seems anyway), than the rest of the strings? The pick ups are the same distance from all 4 of the strings.. not sure why this is.. does someone have a reason for this, and a suggestion for how to compansate?

Thanks,
Kevin

 

[lbridenstine]

Have you tried adjusting the EQ on your amp?

 

[mrbell321]

Is it just the open E, or do all notes sound louder than equivalent notes on higher strings?

 

[rebel1222]

well, i have adjusted it to get what i think is the best tone i can acheive a while back and have left it, i was playing thru muy backup rig, and 2nd band's rehearsal space.. i really noticed this more last night than other nights for some reason.

 

[rebel1222]

Is it just the open E, or do all notes sound louder than equivalent notes on higher strings?

All notes sound louder on the low E string.. all the way down to the 12th fret

 

[Lonnybass]

Try lowering your pickup on the E string side a little bit at a time until things balance out.

Lonnybass

 

[rebel1222]

thanks!

 

[dtripoli]

On my bass, my pick up is lowest at E string and highest at G string.
This gives me even volume on all strings