Members taylorgtrs Posted January 14, 2004 Members Share Posted January 14, 2004 Hey, I have a taylor 814ce and I am having problems with the electrics. When I plug in all the strings get amplified, but the G string is very very muted. I tried changing strings and putting in a fresh battery, but it didn't fix the problem. This is a recent problem and i need it fixed to play out! Thanks Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members surfcat Posted January 15, 2004 Members Share Posted January 15, 2004 I'm no expert but what kind of pickup system is it-ES, dual source, undersaddle only? Might help in the diagnosis. If it's only being picked up under the saddle, that's the first place to look-not making good contact. If it has multiple sources, that's tougher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members taylorgtrs Posted January 15, 2004 Author Members Share Posted January 15, 2004 Sorry, i shoudl have included the pickup information before! It is a Fishman Prefix Blender. It has 2 different pickups, the normal one and a microphone under on the inside. I'll check and see if it is touching anything! adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members surfcat Posted January 15, 2004 Members Share Posted January 15, 2004 Usually, when one string's not as loud as the others it's because of the bridge under the saddle not being flat enough-not solid contact with the ribbon under the saddle. Since you say it's a recent problem, was it okay for a while and just started doing it? I've seen this problem with used guitars I was considering buying-it was the low E string. The repair guy tried to fix it and it came back with the two high strings not coming through at all. There has to be solid contact. Maybe it sounds muted because only the mic is picking it up on that string. I'd take it to a repair shop-it shouldn't cost too much to fix if that's the problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dave251 Posted January 15, 2004 Members Share Posted January 15, 2004 The saddle transducer in that system REQUIRES a perfect mating surface between the saddle and bottom of the saddle slot in the bridge. As guitars age it's not uncommon for the slot bottom to bow just a touch, and the problem you describe then shows up. It's a standard fix for any luthier that has installed these UST's... My shop charges anywhere between $25 to $75 for the fix...it's a cut and try it repair job, and rarely is fixed on the first try. LB has a "clay shim" trick to correct this problem..... http://littlebrother.nlpd.com/Clay-UST/index.htm If you've never done this kind of work I highly recommend you have a pro do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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