E-string feedback

Jkingy

Hey

I've got a Marshall MG50DFX guitar amp which I've had for about two years now, and recently I've noticed that whenever I try to mute the E-string the amp gives out some very noticable, dull feedback, it sounds kinda like a really shit harmonic. I have restrung the guitar since but the problem still prevails. I would be very grateful if anyone had any advice or help they could give me.

Thanks for your time.

All Those Yesterdays

Jkingy wrote:

Hey

I've got a Marshall MG50DFX guitar amp which I've had for about two years now, and recently I've noticed that whenever I try to mute the E-string the amp gives out some very noticable, dull feedback, it sounds kinda like a really shit harmonic. I have restrung the guitar since but the problem still prevails. I would be very grateful if anyone had any advice or help they could give me.

Thanks for your time.

Which e-string? Where are you muting it? Is the string hitting the pick up?

ianvomsaal

All Those Yesterdays wrote:

Is the string hitting the pick up?

+1
My thoughts exactly - remember, your pickup is basically a big magnet - If the strings are to close to the pickup
you'll get string pull - resulting in some strange things happening (like sounding out of tune or feedback).

- Ian

Jkingy

Thanks for your advice guys, (it's the low E), but I've checked and it's not hitting the pickup, I sounds more like the something happening to the speaker.

Thanks for your help again.

Pacomc79

how close are your strings to the fretboard?

It could be the e-string saddle or nut needs a bit of adjustment.


of course it could also be a problem in the amp or with the speaker on that specific frequency.