Members Phait Posted December 5, 2009 Members Share Posted December 5, 2009 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sixgunner455 Posted December 5, 2009 Members Share Posted December 5, 2009 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Hudman Posted December 5, 2009 Members Share Posted December 5, 2009 Put a new set of strings on it before you try anything else. Strings go dead over time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lollygag Posted December 6, 2009 Members Share Posted December 6, 2009 You could try rolling back the tone knob a tiny bit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members leftync Posted December 6, 2009 Members Share Posted December 6, 2009 These are decent strings, and ridiculously cheap. http://tinyurl.com/ylct8j8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DeepEnd Posted December 6, 2009 Members Share Posted December 6, 2009 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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