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  • E string not loud enough.

    So, I've encountered a strange problem with a Kelly JK20 Pro that I just bought off craigslist. I didn't really notice it right away, but my "E" string seems like it's too quiet when I'm playing chords. For example, if I play any chord using the E string I hear the A string much more clearly than the E string, which makes power chords sound not very powerful at all. I'm pretty much clueless as to what could be causing this, and have never had this problem with any of my guitars before. Any help would be greatly appreciated.:think:
    Jackson RX10D
    Jackson JK20 Pro
    Washburn Mercury MG 34

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  • #2
    Did you put new strings on it? COuld be the E is dead. Played acoustically, does the E ring as loud as the A?
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    • #3
      Are the polepieces on the pickups adjustable? If so, try lowering the ones for the A string and raising the ones for the E string.
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      • #4
        The strings are new. Yes I can notice the problem when playing unplugged. I know the pickups are not the issue. I've messed around with that, and have the same problem when using either the bridge or neck pups. Could the saddle position have anything to do with this?
        Jackson RX10D
        Jackson JK20 Pro
        Washburn Mercury MG 34

        http://www.myspace.com/daemoneon

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        • #5
          Could be just a dead string even though it's new. I had that problem once.
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          • #6
            Yeah, I'm gonna try a new set or strings and see if that does the trick. I usually use D'Addario XL Jazz (12-52) I tune down to B. I might just get a 7 string set and see how that works.
            Jackson RX10D
            Jackson JK20 Pro
            Washburn Mercury MG 34

            http://www.myspace.com/daemoneon

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            • #7
              Also check the action of the string..
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              • #8
                could be a bad saddle, too.

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