Overpowering low E

rlw

The low E on my LP studio, at least on the rythmn setting is totally overpowering, even with all the treble I can find. A plucked note will decay at less than half the rate of the high E and it is really quite boomy.. On the lead setting it isn't so bad but it is still pretty loud and strong. The strings are .009 - .046 and I'm wondering if a change of bottom string/s would even things up a bit, say going for a .042 instead. I would be grateful for the board's wisdom on this as it is a bit of a pain. Ta.

Cyberlawyer

Try dropping the pickup height on the base side.

GazLion

I had a similar issue with a LP custom many moons ago and it was that the nut wasn't cut properly. Does the issue exist with fretted notes?

Voxman

Try lowering the pole pieces under the bottom E.

EricTheWeary

Sneak up behind it and grab it around the throat. *
Or try the pick up height thing.

* overpowering it? Gettit? I'll get me coat...