Normal for heavier strings to sound hollow?

[Robin]

After playing these Curt Mangans (105-85-65-45) for a while now, they seem to have a noticeable bump in the low mids lending to a not-as-rich sound as I had with the stock lighter D'Addarios that came with the bass.

 

Is this a normal thing?

 

Haven't played them in a band setting yet so, I'm not totally giving up on them as they may cut in the mix.

Sure, I can dial out some of the lo-mids on the amp but, it still has a honk I'm not too crazy about.

 

They feel fine, save for the increased tension of which I'm not crazy about either.

[solderjunkie]

lower the pickups.

[Robin]

lower the pickups.

 

I'll try that, thanks.

[Robin]

lower the pickups.

 

That made huge difference SJ, much smoother.

 

Thanks again!

[solderjunkie]

That made huge difference SJ, much smoother. Thanks again!

 

Awesome.

 

I've run into that a few times this year.

[Kindness]

Now that SJ has solved your problem:

 

 

Is this a normal thing?

 

 

Yes.

 

Here is a very good explanation of the principles at work:

http://www.knuckleguitarworks.com/size.html

[solderjunkie]

Here is a very good explanation of the principles at work: http://www.knuckleguitarworks.com/size.html

 

neat.

 

Thank you

[Robin]

Now that SJ has solved your problem: Yes. Here is a very good explanation of the principles at work: http://www.knuckleguitarworks.com/size.html

 

Well, that explains it.

 

edit: Lowering the pups did however improve the sound, eliminating the "ghosting."

Thanks K.