Don't know why :-( and it sucks cuz No matter how I tweak or go lighter on string I still get that muddy unclear tone
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Now my low e string sounds muddy
- Thread starter RBX4
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How old are the strings?
Did this happen suddenly?
Have you checked the E for any signs of damage or grime?
Did this happen suddenly?
Have you checked the E for any signs of damage or grime?
alec said:
Happened a couple months ago on 105-45 then a couple weeks ago set it up with 100-45 and still muddy on low E. my set up guy said there was no damage
even though I wash my hands way too often.
Make sure all the hardware on your instrument is snugly fastened to the body/neck. This means the tuners, the bridge, and the neckplate. It can make a world of difference.
+1 - Also (IF I may suggest) check your pup heigth and level. Perhaps it's in the pickup. It may be a batch of bad sets - but that would be rare with you having tried different guages of strings. I find Sadowsky makes an even and musical string...they're my brand of choice...FWIW
Is the problem only apparent through an amp or does the string sound different unplugged as well?
+1 also try plugging in another amp if possible, that'll eliminate the amp being the problem. Leave no stone unturned..
One time I got a great deal on a bass... after buying it I realised the E sounded kinda dead.
I was debugging and noticed only one of the screws on the E saddle was touching the bridge plate and was being held up by the A saddle. After I screwed the other E saddle screw down, the E came back to life.
Make sure no shinanigans like that are happening.
I was debugging and noticed only one of the screws on the E saddle was touching the bridge plate and was being held up by the A saddle. After I screwed the other E saddle screw down, the E came back to life.
Make sure no shinanigans like that are happening.
