After couple of weeks or so and a lot of playing, the strings have bedded in nicely. I think i want to lower the action a touch more.
Interesting that the G-string now seems to have a bit more meat in the tone than the same gauge round-wound when the filter is rolled off but still seems a bit low in output compared to the other strings. With the filter more open the balance is fine. The pickups on the D/G side are as close to the strings as the screws will allow me to go without risk of popping out.
Here are some of my thoughts as to how this might be addressed and please advise.
1) Would there be any difference if I leave the bass filter open wide enough to allow the volume balance between the strings to be fine, then EQ the sound from my bass amp?
2) The nut and saddles are chromed and i expect was cut for .45 gauge and i really don't want to try to open them up if possible, but from your experience, how far up in size could i go with the string gauge without having to replace the nut or experiencing any imbalance in playability/string height across the strings? I'm thinking more mass would help bring up the lower frequencies.
3) If it is just that I need a heavier gauge of string, maybe I can order a new nut have it cut for heavier gauge of strings and then re-chromed.
4) Is it really just physics and this is the p-style pickups sound?
As usual your experience is welcome.
