my A strings quieter than the rest???

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Yo peeps

I've got a Takamine Gseries EG335 12 string acoustic & notice today that the A strings where quiter than the rest????

If the pickup was slightly out of place, surely all of the strings wouldn't coming through right??

I'm a bit confused as to why it would be at a different volume, I'm tempted to try & wangle a fishman soundhole pickup OR just sell the guitar & buy a better one. However if I could fix the existing piezzo PU I would be happy

Slidey :cool:
 
What kind of amp are you running it to? Do you have the treble turned down and mids and lows up higher? That MAY cause the higher frequencies to appear lower in volume. Do you have any settings on the guitar? Could be the same there. Just a thought.
 
it's a trace elliot TR30 set pretty much flat, & the middle scooped out with a T & B lift on the guitar (admittedly the pickup & pre/A are crap, compared to an ovation anyway)

every other string is perfect just the As :confused: :confused: :confused:
 
daav said:
phase problem?

Dave
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having a good think AND.............no it can't be there's only one output to the amp from the piezzos in question,

Obviously I mic it for recording (and live Hactually) but I run the piezzo through my pod XT live for ping pong & chorus etc. etc.

I just noticed the problem before posting the thread as I was just running it through the trace acoustic, after having played the ovation which was off the hook (for piezzo)
 
It can only be one of three things...
Bad piezo element.- remove the strings,pull the saddle out,and lightly tap on the element below where each string rests. A tiny screwdriver or allen wrench works. See if there is any difference in volume.

Uneven saddle- hold the saddle against a straight edge and make sure it is straight on the bottom. If it isn't, put fine sandpaper on some thing flat, and rub the bottom on it till it's straight. Not too much or you'll lower your action. The element can also be uneven, a piece of something VERY thin under the element in just the weak area might raise it enough to strengthen the signal transfer. Too much and you'll lose signal from adjacent strings.

The string angle from the saddle to the bridge pin isn't steep enough. This one isn't likely..It usually comes from lowering the saddle too much when lowering the action.

This is a relatively cheap fix at a repair shop. Not worth getting rid of the guitar (if you like it.)
 
goldtopchas said:
It can only be one of three things...
Bad piezo element.- remove the strings,pull the saddle out,and lightly tap on the element below where each string rests. A tiny screwdriver or allen wrench works. See if there is any difference in volume.

Uneven saddle- hold the saddle against a straight edge and make sure it is straight on the bottom. If it isn't, put fine sandpaper on some thing flat, and rub the bottom on it till it's straight. Not too much or you'll lower your action. The element can also be uneven, a piece of something VERY thin under the element in just the weak area might raise it enough to strengthen the signal transfer. Too much and you'll lose signal from adjacent strings.

The string angle from the saddle to the bridge pin isn't steep enough. This one isn't likely..It usually comes from lowering the saddle too much when lowering the action.

This is a relatively cheap fix at a repair shop. Not worth getting rid of the guitar (if you like it.)
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I will be talking to my luthier friend next time I see him

thanks chas :D
 
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