2nd string level

[henry]

I find that if I try and play a chord using the 2nd and 3rd strings, the 2nd string is overpoweringly loud, and even though the note on the 3rd string is higher it doesn't stand out.

I know there are various different ranges of string gauges to address this, but they haven't helped me.
I was just wondering what everyone else did about it?
Do you just have to hit the 3rd harder?

Cheers,

Henry

[JohnDavisStringsHere]

Not something I have noticed Henry..... have you checked your pickup is ok??

[henry]

ahh, cunning. no I haven't. not sure how I'd do that..

[Jason Lynch]

depends whether you have a single coil, humbucker or p90 type as to what height they should be from the strings. generally, about two 2p pieces between P/u and strings for the base side, one for the treble side. have a browse on the web for your pickup type for more info. must be something on there.
Jason

[Will C]

Henry, if you want to make your 2nd string level, can't you just lengthen the legs on one end?

[henry]

thanks Will, that sure is sound advice!