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Why is my E string quiet??

#22
cassius987 said:
It's extremely common practice. The people at CKS can tell you the same thing. They make a very good point of reducing the number of wraps but just look at the back of a package of DR Sunbeams to get an idea what I'm talking about. Bigger string=much more likely to have lots of wraps on it, compared to a smaller one.

You can't quote tension values as absolute to a gauge either. Typically if you're going to go with gauges rounded off to .005'', I say 45-60-80-105 is one of the most consistent gaugings, bar none. A 110 E would probably be a little too tight and choke the harmonics. Circle K may be able to pull it off because they consistently use fewer wraps per string even in large gauges. This is quite an accomplishment.
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It seems to me that if a .110 E string choked the harmonics as much as you say it would, that they wouldn't offer a string like that and if they did, no one would buy it.

I'm not saying you're wrong, it just seems odd to me that anyone would make, let alone buy, a .110 gauge E string if it just wouldn't work.

I agree that a 45 60 80 105 would be a great compromise, but no major string manufacturer (that I know of) makes a set like that other than CKS.

I've been completely converted to balanced tension sets thanks to CKS, so in general, that's what I recommend to people. However, I realize DR, D'Addario, Roto, etc... are all famous string brands for a reason.

That's about all the input I have, hope the OP can find a solution.
 
#23
Once again guys, thanks for all the replies and I am definatley learning more and more all the time. As a quick update I have looked at all the spacings/heights etc and believe all to be ok.........However the pickup height was slightly down on the E string side (or top side) so I levelled it out and all seems to be ok, well saying that, I'm using a studio mixer for my levels and all seems to be ok on the desk and my ears lol. Will be testing properly this weekend with a couple of gigs so will let you know. In the meantime thanks for all your replies and its funny how something so simple can always cause great concern to spend lots of money on fancy gadgets lol. Anyways will see how I get on and I use GHS boomers 45-105 BTW, Thanks again all
 
#24
KingRazor said:
It seems to me that if a .110 E string choked the harmonics as much as you say it would, that they wouldn't offer a string like that and if they did, no one would buy it.
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You need to do a little background research on this. There's a lot of information out there about how the number of wraps on a core reduces harmonics, and Circle K's ability to reduce that number is one of their bragging points. It doesn't ruin a big string but it's clearly a trade-off.
 
#25
Hi guys, thanks again for all your input...........Been trying to have a look around for the CKS strings and not returning much (maybe because I am UK), I will be really interested to find a little more about these as they sound like giving a go, everything people have said on here has been pretty good on these strings. I personally used to use Hybrids then moved to Boomers when I got my Jazz but am really interested in some of these and how it will affect the sound. Many thanks in advance
 
#27
KingRazor said:
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Only difference with shipping to the UK for them is it takes a few days longer because they have to actually run down to the post office instead of using the automated shipping.
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Are they really that good? Again I use Boomers now and they seem quite tight but if these do as they say on the tin then I may order a set?............And I guess it would be the 106's for my jazz bazz???
 
#28
dixie1983 said:
Are they really that good? Again I use Boomers now and they seem quite tight but if these do as they say on the tin then I may order a set?............And I guess it would be the 106's for my jazz bazz???
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I have used two sets so far and I love everything about them.

They're actually really flexible, more so than I'm used to. So, I personally like a higher gauge when I use these than I do with most hex-core strings like DR Lo Riders or D'Addarios.

The .106 will probably work out quite nicely for you. I'm using the .100 right now on my P bass and they're a little light for me.

Be warned: The D and G strings will probably feel a lot more loose than you're used to, it's a bit of an adjustment. If you didn't before, you may find yourself playing closer to the bridge to compensate (I know I did).
 

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