D and G strings sound louder than others!!

[Braineater]

Hello, I've a problem with my '81 4001.
D and G strings sound higher than A and E.
Can I adjust the distance of the pick ups on strings?
The strings are roto 1 year old.
Thank you.

[blueflamerick]

You can raise the bass side of both pickups. You can also lower the bridge a bit on the bass side.

However, the 1st thing you should do is change those year old strings! With a fresh set, you may not have to adjust anything.

[VRICKY63]

1 year old strings ? Did someone eat your brain ?

[jps]

I have strings that are almost 4 1/2 years old on my 4005WB, they still sound fine. Don't you just love flatwounds?

[jwr2]

I have strings that are almost 4 1/2 years old on my 4005WB, they still sound fine. Don't you just love flatwounds?

When Roundwounds get 4 1/2 years old they sort of sound like flats ...

I have several bass these days so some don't get played that much ... so the strings can last a lot longer.

[rickenmetal]

It could also be the EQ settings on your amp, or the characteristics of the speakers you are using (you can EQ it though).

[Braineater]

Thank you for the answers.
I use to keep the amp eq in flat, sometimes I need to adjust a little more.
I have changed the strings with new rotos but the problem there isn't vanished.
As blueflamerick said, I have to adjust the height and proclivity of the pick ups?
I never heard this operation on a rick...
Thank you!

[rickenmetal]

I used to have the E string sound louder, so I backed down on the bass control and turned up the low mids.

If the D and G are louder you might want to back down on the high mids and the treble.