What's really happening....?? (Bass)

[Inspiration]

To all bassist -- i hav this problem with my 4-string bass..which i still cant figure out for some time...

when i play the G-string...., the A-string will vibrate by itself...strangely. both my right & left hand not touching other strings at all...still the A-string will vibrate softly...can anyone who hav encountered this problem or know whats the problem...pls enlighten me...thanx..

*the neck is straight...the action just nice...no other problems..

 

[GrayAkira]

Er... I think it's normal for other strings to vibrate if you just hit on 1 strings.. Which is why you must mute it... I think... Not sure though, still a newbie here.. But that's what I usually do...

 

[purplehaze3691]

The other strings will vibrate very minimal when you play any open strings on the bass. I think there must be something that is loose either on the A strings machine tuning head or the bridge , have a closer look on all the screws on your bass.

Cheers
purplehaze3691

 

[rottenramone]

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its natural isn't it? as long as the A string doesn't come thru the amp it's fine.

muting bass strings is an art for bassists.

 

[Inspiration]

Re: ..

but sadly it goes thru the amp..thus producing that extra annoying sound...... :-(

 

[iansoh]

the only way to help alleviate this problem via hardware is to install a monorail bridge. or maybe a pickup cover with the damper on, like the vintage fender basses.

 

[Metallando]

maybe u could check the bridge? anything loose??...yeah and the tuners also....do intonation too??...

 

[stars]

yea ... the bridge...