Why does my low E...

[Natman]

...Sound like it has a chorus pedal on? I just put Fralins in it, could that have something to do with it like "stratitis" or something? FWIW using medium Chromes.

 

[bungletrpg]

Maybe the pickups are too close to the strings?

 

[mmbongo]

Also make sure your string is not twisted.

 

[Geri O]

...Sound like it has a chorus pedal on? I just put Fralins in it, could that have something to do with it like "stratitis" or something? FWIW using medium Chromes.

See if the nut is cut wide enough for the E string to fit in properly.

 

[wild4oldcars]

Maybe the pickups are too close to the strings?

+1

 

[Major Softie]

Maybe the pickups are too close to the strings?

My first thought as well.

 

[Bassisgood4U]

Sounds like a harmonics problem to me. Is the E string saddle up pretty high?

 

[Natman]

Thanks guys, I found that the string was twisted and after straightening the ball end, it was much better. I'll tweak pickup heights later today. Saddles & intonation are ok.

For sure the nut isn't cut right for the strings and it needs a proper setup, but it's a pretty cheap bass so I'm not in a hurry to put more money into it.