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pickups gone mad?

Discussion in 'Pickups & Electronics [BG]' started by Rakkanick, Jul 24, 2009.

  1. Jul 24, 2009 #1
    Rakkanick

    Rakkanick

    Nov 9, 2008
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
    I was jamming with my band yesterday and my E string broke so I changed only the E string so i could keep playing but for some reason something went wrong. Whenever i play that E string the sound that comes out of the amp is about 1/2 weaker. It never happened in the past so i'm totaly confused. For info i'm tunned in dropped C and use an ESP B-404 SM. Is it my pickup who's got a problem, is it the string it self or the tension in the neck. the strings brand is very cheap could that be it? help please!!
     
  2. Jul 24, 2009 #2
    MIJ-VI

    MIJ-VI Inactive Supporting Member

    Jan 12, 2009
    Try another string.
     
  3. Jul 24, 2009 #3
    MatticusMania

    MatticusMania LANA! HE REMEMBERS ME!

    Sep 10, 2008
    Pomona, SoCal
    Most likely the string. Tuned to drop C there isnt much tension and the strings are often loose, so the pole pieces may not be picking up the metal well.
     
  4. Jul 25, 2009 #4
    GeoffByrne

    GeoffByrne

    May 23, 2005
    Wishaw, Bonnie Scotland
    Might be a string for an acoustic/piezo bass - they're not as magnetic as electric strings.