rollie 55 Posted December 23, 2018 Share Posted December 23, 2018 i have a acoustic bass with active eq when i plug it into my amp the E A D strings come out the amp but the G string is silent any ideas as to what is wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted December 23, 2018 Share Posted December 23, 2018 Has it always been like that or has it just started? Assuming it's an under saddle piezo, it is usually that the saddle isn't resting properly on the piezo element. That can be because the saddle is a bit tight in the slot or that the bottom of the saddle isn't flat or for other reasons. Usually easily fixed. What bass is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollie 55 Posted December 23, 2018 Author Share Posted December 23, 2018 i 8 minutes ago, Andyjr1515 said: Has it always been like that or has it just started? Assuming it's an under saddle piezo, it is usually that the saddle isn't resting properly on the piezo element. That can be because the saddle is a bit tight in the slot or that the bottom of the saddle isn't flat or for other reasons. Usually easily fixed. What bass is it? its been like that from new its a gear 4 music bass its a chepo but plays ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted December 23, 2018 Share Posted December 23, 2018 Just now, rollie 55 said: i its been like that from new its a gear 4 music bass its a chepo but plays ok OK Starting with the most likely - the saddle tight and not seating properly: - take the strings off - pull the saddle out of its slot - if it is very tight, use pliers but protect the saddle with a bit of paper - check that the piezo element in the bottom of the slot is all the way across the slot and that there isn't a solder knuckle/lump showing at one end ... if it isn't or there is, report back - check that the saddle, while being a snug fit, will slide down to the bottom of the slot and can be removed with normal finger pressure. If it is tight, run the side of it over a piece of fine sandpaper until it is a snug fit but easily pushes to the bottom of the slot. Don't sand it too much - you want to avoid the saddle being a sloppy fit. Put the strings back on and see if it now works. - while you have the saddle out, does the bottom look straight and flat? If not, report back. Let us know how you get on Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollie 55 Posted December 23, 2018 Author Share Posted December 23, 2018 ok thankyou will have a look at it after christamas as i will have more time then and i will report back and let you know what i find Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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