E string out of tune...

[44deluxe]

Do you find (on the E string) that almost every note is less in tune than on the other strings?

 

I've checked the intonation but it just seems less in tune.

[bnyswonger]

Is it a short-scale bass?

[SA Rios]

nope, sounds like you should take it in and have a professional setup.

[Tlaloc]

when you checked the intonation, did you FIX the intonation?

 

I dont have that problem.

[ARES]

Originally posted by Tlaloc when you checked the intonation, did you FIX the intonation?

that's what i'm wondering.

[44deluxe]

It's 1978 USA Fender Precision.

 

I fixed up the intonation, but it just "sounds" out.

 

I also put new strings on. Low G is a nightmare

[Fran da Man]

Originally posted by 44deluxe Do you find (on the E string) that almost every note is less in tune than on the other strings? I've checked the intonation but it just seems less in tune.

Whats "your' definition of intonation?

[44deluxe]

 

Originally posted by Fran da Man Whats "your' definition of intonation?

 

 

Open string/12 fret

[SA Rios]

Originally posted by 44deluxe It's 1978 USA Fender Precision. I fixed up the intonation, but it just "sounds" out. I also put new strings on. Low G is a nightmare

 

Low G:confused: maybe thats your problem

[44deluxe]

Originally posted by SA Rios Low G:confused: maybe thats your problem

 

I mean 3rd fret on the E string.

[Fran da Man]

 

Originally posted by 44deluxe Open string/12 fret

Thats your problem...it's the harmonic 12th fret vs. the fretted 12th fret.

Not open vs. 12th.

[44deluxe]

Originally posted by Fran da Man Thats your problem...it's the harmonic 12th fret vs. the fretted 12th fret. Not open vs. 12th.

 

Cheers, I'll try that

 

Thanks for the help guys

[Fran da Man]

Originally posted by 44deluxe Cheers, I'll try that Thanks for the help guys

Let me know how it turns out. Theres other things we can look at also.

[lug]

Originally posted by 44deluxe It's 1978 USA Fender Precision. I fixed up the intonation, but it just "sounds" out. I also put new strings on. Low G is a nightmare

 

Did it sound "out" before you replaced the strings?

[JacieFB]

What about fret wear?

[44deluxe]

Hi, I don't think that's got it.

 

To be honest, I think it's the nature of the note itself.

 

The E string is "flabby" compared to the A string.

 

A "C" at the 3rd fret on the A string is much more pleasing to my ear than a "C" at the 8th fret on the E string.

 

Do you find this?

 

I've got medium guage Rotosound roundwounds on.

 

(I think 45-105)

[Fran da Man]

I just noticed its a 78, the neck or frets may need repair.

Also remember that the E string has more mass than the A string so the C note on E will have more depth than the C on A...but it does have a purpose, it's easier to bend at the 8th fret vs. the 3rd fret, and also good for slides.