JanW31 Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 2 months ago i've bought an 1990 MIJ Fender Jazz Bass, great guitar but i've noticed, that A and G string are noticeable quieter when I'm using neck pickup. I've tried to set the pickup higher but it don't help. This problem dissapears when i'm using both pickups or only bridge pickup. Should I buy new neck pickup or maybe there is a solution to fix it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zero9 Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 What strings are you using? Sometimes changing strings can solve the problem. It's unusual you mention the A and G strings, rather than the D and G. I've found with lighter gauge strings that the D and G can be comparatively quieter. It may also help recording yourself playing the bass and then listenening back at different volumes, to ensure there are no other factors at play. There are too many variables to isolate the problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowieBass Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 There's a chance the pickup poles have lost some strength resulting in the lower volume - AFAIK the only way you'll be able to test this is by swapping out the pickup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnDave Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Whenever I have experienced this imbalance of volume (assuming it has not always been present) I have been able to cure it with a string change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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