Sterling String Volume/Response Levels...

[AnthonyD]

I love my Sterling and searched long and hard before choosing it. My one issue is with the volume/response levels across the strings.

I play with my fingers and I find that the sound of the "E" and "A" strings is generally louder and fuller than that of the "D" & "G" . Thought it might "just be me", but a call to Ernieball support indicates this is not an uncommon observation.

I have adjusted my pick-up to compensate a bit. Wondering if anyone else has noticed this phenomenon - perhaps a recommendation on how best to resolve?

Thanks...

 

[tkarter]

I believe the real deal is how one EQ's the amp. I notice it on all the basses from any manufacturer myself.

Welcome to the forum. Others more knoweledable than I will be along shortly to answer up.

tk

 

[skabassist13]

i do believe that is becuase of the amount of string. oviously the d and g strings are much thiner than the e and the a. maybe go up a guage? that might help.

 

[AnthonyD]

I believe the real deal is how one EQ's the amp. I notice it on all the basses from any manufacturer myself.

Welcome to the forum. Others more knoweledable than I will be along shortly to answer up.

I've got lots of time clocked with a Gibson Grabber, followed by a Fender Precision (late 70's through early 90's). More recently spent 3+ years with an Ibanez SR4 prior to my Sterling - this is the first I've noticed it, though it could be that I am finally "maturing" as a musician.

Thanks for the welcome!

i do believe that is becuase of the amount of string. oviously the d and g strings are much thiner than the e and the a. maybe go up a guage? that might help.

Ernieball support also suggested heavier-gauge "D" & "G" strings, but I'd rather not start mixing & matching sets if it can be avoided. I'm wondering if anyone had a similar experience. Perhaps an alternate brand of strings with improved balance?

 

[midopa]

Yeah, I noticed that when I had a StingRay. I think it just means, as you said, you're "finally 'maturing' as a musician. " You did what's been suggested - just raise the pickup on that side a bit. Easy peasy! And welcome to the forums!