fixed: dull sounding low E string on acoustic

[Drexparker]

Newly acquired Taylor 310ce, 2011 model bought from local music shop.  Proceeded to put new strings (Elixir nanoweb 0.013-053) on it, and noticed that the low E was dull sounding, dead, little sustain, wimpy sound.  Whereas the A and other strings all sounded good.  After reading others' comments here and elsewhere, I loosened the E string and re-seated the ball end at the pin.  Even though it wasn't obvious that it was not well-seated, this fixed the problem and the E now sounds as it should, with brightness and bass and loudness as expected.  Though I'd share this story because others may have the same issue - not the saddle at all, not the nut, etc. - merely the seating under the pin.  Surprising but true.  And I love the 310ce, wonderful guitar!

[Rockitman]

Thanks for the info....I've had the same problem and did not think about re-seating the ball-end. 

[Edward]

Hmmm, interesting, Drex.  I've never experienced this nor heard of it happening, but good tip and thanks for sharing.

FWIW, when I string up I always tug and maintain a "pull" on the string with my left had as I seat and hold the pin with my right, and then I maintain this tension as I wind up the tuner post.  My method, anywho

Edward