Harsh bright high E string on acoustic

[Phait]

I've got an Ibanez acoustic-electric AEL10LE. I remember the stock strings when I bought it 2 years ago, the high E string was probably harsh. What I mean is, when recording with it whether via mic or the pickups, the high E has too much bite, stands out.

 

I had the strings replaced sometime last year (I rarely replace strings, just tend to be broke and don't record a whole lot) and I think I had the same problem. At least with the strings as old as they are, I have it.

 

So I'm thinking I need to get a wound string for the high E maybe? I don't recall what I had strung on here.

[sixgunner455]

It may be the guitar, but you will never know if you don't experiment a bit.

 

Strings aren't that expensive. Buy a few. Experiment with brands and sizes. I doubt that you'll find a wound string to use as a treble E that you'll be happy with, so start here instead.

 

Finer guage (thinner) strings may be brighter and more jangly, especially when new. So if you're strung with .010-.047 (extra light), then go up a step to .012-.054 (light).

 

Good luck!

[Hudman]

Put a new set of strings on it before you try anything else.

 

Strings go dead over time.

[lollygag]

You could try rolling back the tone knob a tiny bit

[leftync]

These are decent strings, and ridiculously cheap.

http://tinyurl.com/ylct8j8

[DeepEnd]

Especially if you're experiencing this plugged in, try the technique of putting a thin layer of clay under the saddle: http://www.museweb.com/ag/amp/zyla_method.html.