Low E has no defintion/Punch (Duncan Custom Sh-5 content)

[vinterland]

Re: Low E has no defintion/Punch (Duncan Custom Sh-5 content)

Just wanted to say I have a PRS with a custom in it and the low E has no definition as well. I've eq'd till I can't eq anymore and it doesn't seem to get much better. I even had a professional setup on my pickups and bridge because of this and it still didn't do anything. Its playable its just not that good, but every other string sounds good.

[WITH FULL DISTORTION]

Re: Low E has no defintion/Punch (Duncan Custom Sh-5 content)

Holy ****... letīs call Evan, scott or MJ or seymour hi,self to solve this problem.
COULD BE A BASS BUG in the C5.

[Duke of Metal]

Re: Low E has no defintion/Punch (Duncan Custom Sh-5 content)

Since the posting is up this far, then i might as well update.

I've tried many different things. from changing the string with a new one, lowering the bridge pickup, the neck pickup, etc.. and they're all the same.

It seemed to sorta (not completely) fix the problem when I tune my Low E to droped D, but again, that doesnt do it for me as I hardly ever play in droped D.

I am gonna look into a different pickup like the Distortion as I also feel the need of a bit more mids as the Custom sounds a bit scooped to my ears. So if you have a Duncan Distortion for sale, PM me

anyways.. thats all for now!


Duke

[SepultuRick]

Re: Low E has no defintion/Punch (Duncan Custom Sh-5 content)

although i have only had the custom a few days i am already wondering which pickup to buy next its a great pickup unless you play a lot of palm muting on the low E. yes i have only had it a few days and yes i will give it more time and try new things to get the palm muted sound i want.

i wonder, has anybody who owns a custom had great definition and great palm muted sounds from their low E?

if i can't fix the problem i am considering a distortion or a jb

[SepultuRick]

Re: Low E has no defintion/Punch (Duncan Custom Sh-5 content)

I have actually fixed the problem of the mushy sounding high e string, the string wasn't slotted in the groove of the nut properly, the low E is still lacking definition though, i am gonna try a thicker string cos the string i have at the minute sits very low in the nut

[Duke of Metal]

Re: Low E has no defintion/Punch (Duncan Custom Sh-5 content)

I have actually fixed the problem of the mushy sounding high e string, the string wasn't slotted in the grrove of the nut properly, the low E is till lacking definition though, i am gonna try a thicker string cos the string i have at the minute dits very low in the nut

hmm.. i'll try that for sure too.

Thanks for the tip.


Duke

[Nightburst]

Re: Low E has no defintion/Punch (Duncan Custom Sh-5 content)

I have a Custom in an Epi LP and have no problems at all with Palm muting or the low E being flabby. I still have the stock nut on it too.

How do you guys Eq your amps? Try using more treble or presence.

[SepultuRick]

Re: Low E has no defintion/Punch (Duncan Custom Sh-5 content)

hmmm