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Hopefully it'll just be something as simple as this then! If it is, then its weird to think how it could be affected just by a different string. If it doesnt solve the problem, I may just cry! Ahah. If I take up dan's offer of an e string, would having that e string make the same problem (ias all the strings would be new, but the e would be from a different set, so not matched)?

I wouldn't have thought it would've made THIS much difference anyway. I could cope with one being marginally louder, but its a fair sight louder than the rest, which is odd. And like you say, raising and lowering pickup heights (to extreme differences) would've made a far more noticeable difference. Hopefully I'll get the chance to swap them around tomorrow, then I'll let you all know how it goes!

Just to answer a few possibilities from the above: I've tried it through a little orange combo, and DI'd to a computer to record. Still get the same problem, so rules that out. I've tried lowering the E side as much as possible whilst raising the rest...still obnoxiously louder than the rest :/ The bridge is a Gotoh 201 with the quarter pounders. I don't particularly want to buy any new parts as all those are new, and are none too shabby i think.. Just to add....the 3 quieter strings are all brand new. However the E string is a recycled one from an old set that I've stuck on there just to string it up. I think its actually a thick gauge A string as opposed to a regular E string (although it is thicker than the brand new A string) To my knowledge though, that shouldnt make it this much louder than the other three, right? :S I could try the swapping around when I get the chance too.

Sooo yeah, the title says it all probably. I recently built up my own p-bass, or more pieced it together from all individual parts. However, after stringing it up recently for the first time, I now notive the E string is noticeably louder than the others. I've tried adjusting the pickup heights (by putting foam/cardboard underneath the one pickup to raise it) but to no avail Anybody got anything I could try? I'm bursting to play this live, because its got a cracking set of parts, is light, yet really solid. This string issue is just holding me back. Cheers.

[quote name='Basszilla' post='1096318' date='Jan 20 2011, 01:42 PM']Yeah I'm in Trallwn just down the road. Small world!![/quote] Very small! You're literally within a good stroll's distance from me [quote name='BT!' post='1099280' date='Jan 23 2011, 02:37 AM']As you in that band im assuming you know carly? Shes awesome[/quote] Indeed so...I went to school with her from infants, through primary and secondary school. She was a year below me, and her brother was in my year She done our tee designs, as I'm sure you've guessed! She is indeed awesome. Very talented artist.

If only you were closer, I'd take that 1x15 cab off you in no time! edit: or if you'd go down the courier route.

I think he was making a joke about "a little bass".... Ashbory bass...

[quote name='Basszilla' post='1088240' date='Jan 13 2011, 04:19 PM']I is from Pontypridd mun innit[/quote] Haha tidy! If indeed you are, I'm 5 minutes up the road in Abercynon!

The entire setup then is something to definately think about..for instance, find an little giant, then a single 500w cab to run one side of the head into. Then over time when funds permit, get a preamp. Then finally a matching secondary cab (again, both cabs being little in size). Sounds like a good setup to me! I relaly do like the idea of the little giant, as it appeals to me in its size, power, and cost. If i can find a cab that ticks the same boxes, I'll be stoked! Haha. I really would like to run an orange sp210/212, but I'd have to hunt and get lucky in the used section due to cost. Thanks for the helpful information regarding preamps too dude

Thanks for all the welcoming messages! I've been busy in other parts of the forum so I'd forgotten about this, but its nice seeing a lot of people taking notice I live about 20 minutes up the valley outside cardiff, and yeahh I'm in a band. I'm one of those converted-guitarist types who picked the bass up just to try it out, and since then I've only ever played bass in bands! Hahah. I venture mainly on stuff like rock, pop-punk (which my band is) etc. my band for the record is called SayWhen! (as per my avatar!) and if its allowable, you'll find us over at [url="http://www.myspace.com/saywhenwales"]http://www.myspace.com/saywhenwales[/url]

Nemesis is a combo though? =/ Nice to see a suggestion of the Little Giant. It could definately be an option if I could find a 500w 4ohm little cab to go with it. The price, even new, is very appealing! Haha. So I can only imagine it'd be even better used. Is a pre-amp totally necessary then?

I'll check those out, thanks for the suggestions!

If i can find a relatively cheap markbass lm3 then i'll certainly pick that up! MB stuff doesnt come cheap sadly! I wont get a combo, as thats what I have now...with something like the MB LM3 and say a 1x15 cab, i can just take the head (quite easily) with me to a gig if im able I need/want the transportability in my next rig!

The TE 1115 in my sig is one I ripped apart from what may be a 15 year old original model. Built a new cab for it, but I do believe i messed up with cab dimensions on it, so now it just doesnt cut through amongst a full band =/ So i'll have to keep that, both for the sentimental value, and the fact i doubt it'd bring much anyway now. I'd say I have <£400 to spend on the entire rig (hopefully). I should get a decent whack for the Kustom amp, so once that goes the money from that will provide the main lump to buy a new bass amp. Then the GP7 in my sig will be sold to either add to the pot, or save. It'd probably be pointless getting a 2x12 as then my rig would only increase in size. Unless it was an orange sp212 cab... Getting rid of the combo to both save my back and make travelling to gigs easier, which is why I'm thinking of going so small on the head (to fit in a satchel kinda size) and a 110 or 112. Eden do a 112 version of the cab I linked to actually, but then that'd take me over budget a tad. I'll keep scouring the used section though Thanks for your help mate!

Yeahh, I'll be keeping an eye on the For Sale section over the coming days & weeks...there's a lot of gear going through there. The new stuff is as a "backup" if nothing suitable pops up 2nd hand. And at the prices on there, I don't mind too much about paying it if I have to

Done a bit of digging and searching, so what's everyones thoughts on this combo? Head: Ashdown MAG 300H EVO II [url="http://www.dv247.com/guitars/ashdown-mag-300h-evo-ii-bass-amplifier-head--73682"]http://www.dv247.com/guitars/ashdown-mag-3...ier-head--73682[/url] Cab: Eden EX110 [url="http://www.basscentre.com/bass-cabs/eden-ex110-cab.html"]http://www.basscentre.com/bass-cabs/eden-ex110-cab.html[/url] Both match in impedencies and wattage. The cab's dimensions are tiny, but that sounds great to me, but I've no experience with them, of course. The head is wider than the cab standing up or on its side

Right guys, first "serious" post here after my introduction I'm looking to upgrade my rig, as I'm currectly using a Trace Elliot GP7 150watt combo for everything. Lovely amp, and I really dig the tone through it, but as you can imagine 150watts doesnt give you any headroom at all when pushing it for gigs, especially sitting between two 150watt guitar amps. So, I want moaarr powaaa! Haha. I'd like to at least double the wattage coming out of my new rig. However, I also want to downscale it so its lighter to carry about & takes up little room. And I'm wanting a half stack so I can just take the head to gigs if possible. I know I want a Class D head...something little My initial thoughts were the Ashdown LG 350, but after searching about the forum, things don't seem too good for it I also want a lightweight, portable cab to sit under it, that doesnt take up much room at all. I havent got a ton of money to spend unfortunately, with the sale of the aforementioned TE, plus the sale of my Kustom HV100 guitar amp will be funding this. So I'm not sure how much in total I'll have. If you could put together your vast amounts of knowledge to throw reasonably priced suggestions at me, that'd be great! Grant

Hello to the basschat forum! Been browsing for a fair bit, so finally decided to join up to share my views and whatnot, and take advantage of what seems like a thriving sales section! Not to mention some of the chat in the manufacturers section has me GASing for some sparkly new gear that I can't afford So Hi...I'm Grant A breakdown of my gear list is in my sig, but I'll be upgrading my main rig soon!