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Dwayne Reed

 

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Nebraska, USA
Post  Posted 7 Oct 2016 11:11 am    
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The 3rd string on my old '78 MSA seems to have lost some of its volume compared to the other strings. I tried a new set and it made no difference. I really have to "dig into" it to get the volume closer to the others. Is it possible to raise the pole of the pick up on that string or do I need a new pickup. Or is there another solution. Thanks
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Erv Niehaus


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Litchfield, MN, USA
Post  Posted 7 Oct 2016 11:46 am    
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If you can raise the pole for that string, give it a try.
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Tony Prior


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Charlotte NC
Post  Posted 7 Oct 2016 11:51 am    
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always try a new string first.
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Lane Gray


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Topeka, KS
Post  Posted 7 Oct 2016 5:39 pm    
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Try cleaning the crown of the fingers. A rough spot or piece of dirt can restrict vibrations.
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Donny Hinson

 

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Glen Burnie, Md. U.S.A.
Post  Posted 8 Oct 2016 9:52 am    
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Use a .0115 or .012 gauge string, and the problem will probably go away. Cool
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