What's with the A string?

[u84six]

Exactly...in 15 years of playing Fenders never had a problem like that...as long as you get that A string nice and low on the post you'll be fine.

How to Install Bass Strings Correctly

That's the perfect link, because it does talk about the problem and how to fix it. But what's really funny is that the picture shows exactly why it's a problem. look at the A string compared to the rest. ; )

http://fenderbassplayer.com/157-how-to-install-bass-strings-correctly

 

[PhatBasstard]

That's the perfect link, because it does talk about the problem and how to fix it. But what's really funny is that the picture shows exactly why it's a problem. look at the A string compared to the rest. ; )

http://fenderbassplayer.com/157-how-to-install-bass-strings-correctly

Have done all those things, almost since day one.
It doesn't always solve it, but it's a good article for many that don't realize the proper way to do this.