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LITTLEWING
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Anybody have any idea why the E string sounds dead and dull while the other four are bright as a button on my brand new set of 5's ? Faulty string ?(It actually looks a tad orange although they're allegedly coated in enamel = rust ?) Saddles are tight down on the bridge and grubs are all tight and balanced, neck screws are tight.

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Contact the manufacturer. When I had a Roto flatwound D string that felt as though there were gaps between the windings whereas the others were smooth with no gaps I emailed rotosound and was sent a replacement string. That was after they had been on the bass for 5 months.

I'm sure a brand new dead string would be replaced by the manufacturer.

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Okay, looks like I was searching for something that wasn't actually there. I emailed the supplier with my query re: possible duff string (it was actually a sort of dull tan colour, what difference it made I don't know) and within the blink of an eye a new string plopped onto my doormat. Put the new one on and it's ringing clear as a proverbial. Just goes to show, don't blame your bridge, body, saddles before you try another string. HUGE thanks to Aire Guitars via the Bay and Strings & Things for their fantastic customer service. If you don't ask, you don't get. Happy days!

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