My high E string is quiet, help?

mayhem · Post by **mayhem** » Thu May 29, 2003 9:44 am

I've got a new 620, everythings great, I have one small problem that I need to fix.

I'm currently using an unusal string setup: 10-52

I've checked it out on a couple different amps, so its not the amp.

My high E doesn't have as much attack as my other strings. Should I raise the high-end of the pickup? Lower the low-end? Different gauge string? Raise the action?

I'm new to the electric guitar world, I'm an acoustic player. I don't know what to do, please help!

mayhem · Post by **mayhem** » Fri May 30, 2003 5:33 am

Please!! Someone MUST be able to at least offer me an opinion!

admin · Post by **admin** » Fri May 30, 2003 5:55 am

Welcome to The Rickenbacker Forum. Sorry for the delay.

The string gauges are not likely responsible for your problem. Now for a few questions.

Is this a stock Model 620 with the high gain pickups? Is the neck on this instrument straight? Do you have any tuning problems with the high E string. Is the string seated nicely in the slot on the E string saddle? Does it grab in the nut? When you play the instrument acoustically do all strings appear to resonate well? Do you notice a decrease in the high E volume as you move up the fretboard? Is there a decrease in volume associate with bending the high E string?

mrtidy · Post by **mrtidy** » Fri May 30, 2003 10:59 am

I had a older telecaster with the same problem. Guitar tech said it needed a $450 fret job, I sold the guitar! If your 620 is actually new, then this obviously is not your problem. If you bought it used, maybe the frets are a little flat and muffling the string a bit.

mayhem · Post by **mayhem** » Sat May 31, 2003 5:07 am

Thanks, Peter!

Yes its a stock 620 w/High gains.

Yes the neck is staight.

No Tuning Issues.

The string IS seated nicely in the saddle. - Side note, I'd like graph-tech saddles, but they don't make 'em for RICs, does RIC make 'em?

No amp, good resonance.

Yes a decrease (slight) up the fretboard on that string.

No decrease in volume from bending (I don't think).

Thanks a lot, I appreciate your time.

admin · Post by **admin** » Sat May 31, 2003 5:53 am

Is the same problem evident with each pickup as you listen to them separately?

mayhem · Post by **mayhem** » Sat May 31, 2003 8:29 am

I havn't tried that specifically. I know that on the treble pickup is when its most evident, but I'll have to check it out tonight to give you a firm answer.

mayhem · Post by **mayhem** » Mon Jun 02, 2003 3:07 pm

Raised high end of both pickups, problem solved!