e string

  1. jd56hawk

    Gibson hanging on by a thread…or an .010 string.

    Let's hope not. Gibson ‘running out of time – rapidly’ | Nashville Post I really should buy this.
  2. A

    E string sounds nasty with OD

    Hey all. I'm rocking a brand used 2016 Fender MIM Geddy Lee. I had adjusted the saddle height (higher) on the E when I first bought it because of fret buzz. Running through a GK MB500 with new cords, eq set flat. When using my VT bass, any time the drive passes ~11:30 or noon, the E string...
    • arca_tern
    • Thread
    • e string effects fender geddy lee jazz bass mb500 od speaker string vt bass
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Effects [BG]
  3. X

    Jazz bass AV64 E string

    Hello, I've a Fender Jazz bass Am. Vintage 64 with Thomastik Inf. flats and it's a lovely sounding bass!... But... Just one thing. I've noticed that the E string has more output than the other ones. In fact it tends to fart/kind of overdrive when the tone is all the way closed. It has more...
  4. C

    Short scale bass E string question please

    Is it common for the E to be kind of boomy or extra thumpy compared to the other strings ? I have a Mustang PJ , using La Bella 760FL on it , .43-104 , thought about using the Extra light gauge they offer , would that make it worse or maybe help ? curious if this was maybe inherent of SS bass,s...
    • cbnutt
    • Thread
    • e string scale short short scale short scale bass string
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Basses [BG]
  5. T

    Weird buzz on Peavey Grind

    Hi. Just picked up old school Peavey Grrind. J/P configuration, 3 band EQ,, Very comfy. However there is this most weird buzz that comes on the E string on 8th fret only. I already checked with fret rocker. No frets seem to be sticking out. This buzz almost sounds like TWO notes being played...
  6. Kristian

    Double Bass Bow for solo/high e string

    Hi everyone, I'm playing a five stringed double bass tuned in fifths from low c to high e. I’m playing a cheap but ok French bow right now but I'm thinking of an upgrade. I only play solo(no orchestral stuff) and I'm thinking I should go for a lighter bow(maybe even a Cello bow). Any thoughts?
  7. Sam Dingle

    PIRASTRO PERMINANT E STRING

    I've got a Pirastro Perminant E string for sale. $20 shipped to you.
  8. Sam Dingle

    SOLD PIRASTRO PERMINANT E STRING

    I've got a Pirastro Perminant E string for sale. $20 shipped to you.
  9. Dalewyatt

    E string way louder.

    I am new to bass playing but have always played guitar. I have a Ibanez SR500. When playing at jam volume there is a Hugh difference in volume from the E string compared to the rest of the strings. Anyone have any advise on fixing this. There are no weird pickup height issues. I already checked...
  10. P

    Why does the E string always sound deader than other other strings with flatwounds?

    I've had this experience with every set of flats I've tried, the ADG strings mellow to a nice, round sound after getting played in and the E just goes totally dead. Happened with the GHS P Flats (E was dead right of the box), D'Addario Chromes (Shame because I liked these otherwise)...the best...
  11. B

    Frets 1-7 on E String considerably flat.

    I would like to ask that if my bass is playing flat in the first few frets but the open E and intonation at 12th fret is on pitch, is the the result of a nut that is too low? My bass is an Vox Sidwinder IV from 68' with a metal nut and zero fret. Thanks!
  12. Unemploid

    Songs that can be played in E but are not

    I was playing love gun by kiss on rocksmith. In the game, you have play the song in Eb standard tuning, but the bass never plays a Eb note. Is their a reason not to play songs like at a higher tuning?
  13. bassfiddlesteve

    Double Bass Spirocore dead E string

    After several years of using synthetic core strings (Obligato, Evah, Zyex) I decided to install a set of Spirocores (3/4 lights) on my main bass. I was looking forward to the added brightness and definition, but the initial set had a dead sounding E string. I contacted Thomastik and they...
  14. gimmeagig

    Hipshot D tuner between two regular tuners?

    I have a Atelier Z 5 string bass tuned B-G and I am considering installing a D tuner on the E string. I know that would be redundant since I have a D on the B string, but some Funk tunes have a low D, and the D on a tuned tuned down E sting sounds much better to my ears that the fretted D on...
  15. Rshafer

    ampeg SVT 410HE tweeter knob area vibrating/noise with low E string notes

    I have an SVT 410HE with a GK 700rb. The cabinet has developed a loud vibration noise when letting any note on the low E string of a 4 string bass ring out. The vibration emanates from the housing on the back that contain the input jacks and tweeter knob. If I cup my hand over the round...
  16. D’addario Kaplan Heavy Extended E String NEW

    D’addario Kaplan Heavy Extended E String NEW

    D'Addario Kaplan Double Bass Strings Kaplan are new Steel Rope core strings from D'Addario. These have a powerful orchestral response, but also good solo pizz response. Priced much lower than many imported brands with similar performance. Heavy gauge. New unopened. Thanks for looking!
  17. rodway

    SOLD D’addario Kaplan Heavy Extended E String NEW

    D'Addario Kaplan Double Bass Strings Kaplan are new Steel Rope core strings from D'Addario. These have a powerful orchestral response, but also good solo pizz response. Priced much lower than many imported brands with similar performance. Heavy gauge. New unopened. Thanks for looking!
  18. D’addario Kaplan Medium Full Set plus Low C $99 plus shipping

    D’addario Kaplan Medium Full Set plus Low C $99 plus shipping

    D'Addario Kaplan Double Bass Strings Full set! Kaplans are the new Steel Rope core strings from D'Addario. These have a powerful orchestral response, but also good solo pizz response. Priced much lower than many imported brands with similar performance. New unopened low C string plus like new...
  19. rodway

    SOLD D’addario Kaplan Medium Full Set plus Low C $99 plus shipping

    D'Addario Kaplan Double Bass Strings Full set! Kaplans are the new Steel Rope core strings from D'Addario. These have a powerful orchestral response, but also good solo pizz response. Priced much lower than many imported brands with similar performance. New unopened low C string plus like new...
  20. philliphunter

    Problem with E string

    Ever since i got my new bass guitar the E string buzzes a bit.Its so annoying..Is there a way to fix it?
  21. sharpx13

    Is this tuning machine off center? (Side load issue)

    hello all, Forgive my ignorance if I’m massively overthinking this...but I was getting very close to pulling the trigger on an American standard jazz from 2015 when I noticed the e string past the nut is not entirely straight to the tuning machine. From what I understand this could cause side...
  22. B

    Overly harmonic E string on Lakland 55-02

    I've got a Lakland 55-02 that seems to have a certain harmonic that is ringing out way too much on the open E string. Fretted notes sound fine on this string. This is all acoustic BTW. I haven't even wired the new pickups yet. Any thoughts what might be causing this? Possibly an issue with the nut?
  23. B

    E string really dull (almost zero sustain)

    I recently changed strings on my Hofner Club bass to Pyramid Gold flats. I'm not at all satisfied with them; the overall feeling is nice and the A, D an G sounds nice, but the E is almost dead with very low sustain. I have read that some flats are like that due to the thickness of the core. So...
  24. Sam Dingle

    Pirastro Permanent E string

    Got this string lying around. doesn't look like its been on the bass for longer than a few days. $45 shipped. No trades.
  25. Sam Dingle

    SOLD Pirastro Permanent E string

    Got this string lying around. doesn't look like its been on the bass for longer than a few days. $45 shipped. No trades.
  26. W

    E string not staying in tune

    Hello all. Thank you for taking the time to help out a fellow bass player. So I recently put some Robert Trujillo Dunlop signature strings on my bass. The E string just won't tune. When almost to the point of tune, it bounces around between flat and sharp and I just cannot get it tuned. I am by...
  27. Sebastian Owens.

    Double Bass E string that pairs well with Animas?

    I've had a set of animas on my bass for about 3-4 months now. No serious problems yet; the E string has a little bit of unwinding going on in the usual places but has been stable for a couple months. I'm looking to have a replacement on hand in case my luck runs out. I like the anima E and I'd...
  28. Tokonuk

    Warwick Blacklabel Strings--DEAD E string

    I recently got a set of Warwick's blacklabel strings for my Schecter Raiden. The set's been on her for 4 days, with really only several hours of playing. The A, D, and G strings still sound snappy as heckkkk, but the E sounds like it's been on the bass for about 6 months. I noticed it wasn't as...
  29. V

    round wound E string and flat wound rest

    I love the sound and feel of flat wounds, but i kinda just want to get a bit more pop and treble out of my lower notes. Has anyone tried just using a round wound E string, or just hybriding the two types?
    • vlslv
    • Thread
    • e string flat flat wound round round wound strings wound
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Strings [BG]
  30. T

    Dead sounding E string

    I play a Rickenbaker with flatwound strings - my E string always seems to go very dead after just a couple of weeks, is this a common problem? Is it because it's the most used string? Any suggestions? Thanks
  31. Gojiberry22

    Open e string buzz after bridge replacement

    I just replaced the stock bridge on my aria pro 2 pj bass with a hipshot kickass bridge. Tuned it up/ set the intonation and all that. However there's a loud rattling/buzz when i pluck the open e string , it gets louder the harder i pluck the string. Im using the same strings as i was before i...
  32. K

    Rotosound Tapewound on a Hofner, weird E string

    Hi there, I recently had a set of medium scale rotosound tapewounds installed on my Hofner CT cavern bass and the E string has lots of weird overtones making it sound really out of tune past the 10th fret. I've used those strings in the past, I have a set on a p bass too, so I know they're quite...
    • KoalaBass
    • Thread
    • e string rotosound strings tapewound weird
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Strings [BG]
  33. gkella

    hammer on 3rd to 5th fret on E string

    I am trying learn Whipping Post. The intro to the song requires you to stretch between the G and the A note on the E string. I find it quite a stretch for my first and third finger and my pinky just doesn't have the same strength. Any tips on this, advice or experience with this? Thanks Glen
    • gkella
    • Thread
    • 5th e string fret strings tone hammer
    • Replies: 53
    • Forum: Technique [BG]
  34. HeyBigZam

    E string rumble + fret and bridge buzz on SBMM Ray34

    A few days ago, I picked up a used SBMM Ray34. I wanted to play the instrument beforehand, but the area where we made the exchange had no socket to plug an amp into. Gave it a quick once over and decided the guy seemed nice enough, so I bought it. Fast forward a couple of days and now I'm...
  35. J

    heard some clicking or poping noise while playing E string and string went flat

    Hello guys, Not sure if this is the right place to post a question like this.. So this morning I was playing a little bit before heading out to work. While playing the low E string, I heard some clicking or popping noise , not loud but def noticeable..then the string went flat..not sure where...
  36. MartLTB

    Low sustain on fretted notes on E string

    Hello, somehow the fretted notes on the E string of my bass have notably less sustain compared to an open E. I can imagine that being normal within reason with the string being shorter when fretted but it's quite a difference even on the first couple frets. Obviously it sounds like a setup...
  37. coldtrain

    Double Bass E string recommendation

    Hi all, I'm currently playing on plain gut A, D, G and looking for a good E string match. I've currently got a Eudoxa low C (no extension) but I don't think it's a good sonic match under the bow and it's pretty stiff. Additionally, I think I'm going to go back to standard tuning instead of doing...
  38. BigBenH18

    The right way to put on the E string

    Hi folks! I've recently been experiencing a strange thing with the E string on my Yamaha BB424X. When playing the open E (and only then) I get the common problem of a chorus/warping sound. Now I've read quite a bit on this topic and know all the general reasons to this problem. The strings is...
  39. M

    ABG: E String not being picked up

    I recently bought an Alvarez acoustic bass guitar and I just noticed that the E string is barely audible through the pickup. It is perfectly fine acoustically. I only noticed it when I recorded it since when I'm playing, the acoustic sound must cover up the decreased volume coming out of the amp...
  40. drewphishes

    new cab rattles just with G on the e string

    for some reason my cab sounds great then I fret the 3rd fret on E and it sounds insane. it may just be the room its in? and its rattling something on the floor. if i sit ion the cab it doesnt happen...any ideas?
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