If your e string is squeaking, you should first check that the string is tuned properly. The violin E string should be tuned at E5, which is 659.3Hz. Another cause for a squeaky E string is bowing over the string. Many students do not bow straight enough to avoid whistled notes or bowing over the string.
Changing pickups to match string profile
If you’re playing on a stringed instrument, you may want to change the pickups. You may find that the sound is muddy or has too much low end. If that’s the case, you can adjust the pickups to bring down the bass and boost the high end. Or, you may have too much gain. Fortunately, the process is simple.
Changing pickups can give your guitar a big tonal makeover. The pickups are located right over the string and affect the tone of the guitar. Changing the pickups can give your guitar a new character or improve the sound of your existing guitar.
Increasing E gauge
Increasing the E string’s gauge will make it louder, but you’ll have to give up something in return. Thinner strings produce a tinny sound, while thicker strings produce a meatier tone. The biggest drawback of using thicker strings is that they can be more difficult to play.
The height of the pickup can also be a factor. If you’re using a low E string at a high fret, you may find that the magnets are fighting with the string, causing it to sound out of tune. The solution to this problem is to reduce the height of the pickup.
Changing pickup height
If you’re experiencing problems with your guitar’s e string, you may want to try adjusting the pickup height. It will increase the amount of output the pickup makes while decreasing the noise. You can change the height of your pickup by using a screwdriver.
Changing the height of the pickup may not solve the problem, however. By lowering the high end of the pickup, it will make the string less twangy, but you may end up reducing the volume too much. To solve this problem, you can replace the stock pickup with one with adjustable pole pieces.
When you change the pickup height, you may experience strange noises, called overtones. Strats tend to produce these noises more often, but they can also occur in other guitars. This issue may be caused by the action height of the pickup or by the settings of your amp or pedal.
Unwanted harmonics
In order to get rid of unwanted harmonics on the e string, you must learn how to pick harmonics with the correct technique. To do this, you should hold the pick near the tip of the thumb. This will train your thumb to strike the string as well as the pick. If you play harmonics with the right technique, you can produce the desired harmonics more consistently.
If the string is being fretted, it will be susceptible to unwanted harmonics. These harmonics are lower than the fundamental. This happens for several reasons. Typically, the fretboard is too flat or the string is slightly touching another fret. Fortunately, there are simple solutions to this problem.
Finding a good luthier
When my e string starts buzzing and making metallic noises, I immediately want a luthier to fix it. Fortunately, there are several options, and I’ve been happy with the results so far. One of the biggest problems with shifting players is that they can be very disruptive. It’s important to know how to shift without creating loud noises.
