Partscaster and Bardens - Dead "E" strings

7/16/2000 3:25 AM

JWK

Partscaster and Bardens - Dead "E" strings I know I've read similar posts before, but this one has me stumped. I put together my Warmoth strat today. Joe Barden pickups. One piece alder body, one piece fatback maple neck, hardtail with vintage bridge. What could go wrong? The same problem I had with my G&L Legacy!! The top "E" string sounds like it has its own volume pot and it's turned halfway down. The low "E" string is lesser in volume and almost sounds like it has a phase effect on it. The middle four strings sound absolutely fabulous. Clear and strong, plenty of classic Fender ring. Has anyone had this problem with   Barden pups? Is this a problem with strats in general? This is very disturbing and discouraging. If anyone has any experience with this, please help me. Thanks.     John