kissing
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So I just got my new Stagg strat uke today.
But unfortunately it really disappointed me. I'm pretty sure it has to be a faulty product, since I've been hearing a lot of praise about them by others.
First of all, the pickups terrible.
I get a loud feedback hum that's louder than the tone. BZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ
Makes it completely impractical for any plugging in. I tried multiple cables, and other instruments into the same amp to rule out it being cable or amp problem.
Secondly, the E string buzzes on fret, especially first and second fret
Thirdly, the action is freaken high >_< It's playable, but it could be lower... by a lot..
Fourthly, the E string is a lot more silent than the other strings through the pickup. I get a loud G C and A... and a hardly audible E.
Interestingly enough, the sound through the headphones is very clean (despite E string being quiet). So perhaps the problem lies in with the bigger output jack.
I ordered it from USA (To Australia), and I guess since it's brand new I could get a replacement if I send it back. But sending it back means shipping expenses and lots of time lost. And furthermore, foolishly the first thing I did when I got it out of the box is put a custom decal on it that I've been waiting to put on it before I tried the uke >_<
So I really like how it looks and feel reluctant having to let it go... with the decal on it (will post photo later).
I've emailed the seller (nice people though, p-hill/Butler music) awaiting their solution.
I'm kinda hoping that pickup problems like this and fret buzz can simply be repaired. But repair costs money, so I'm hoping a partial refund could be granted to cover that cost. I really don't wanna have to ship it back and wait again!
That said, the Stagg clearly is a disappointment for me compared to Eleuke and Risa.
Even if there wasn't a pickup problem, the setup is poorer, and the general overall feels cheaper and a bit flimsy (For other Stagg owners, is the neck supposed to be wobbly loose when you take the strings off?). Looks cute though..
But unfortunately it really disappointed me. I'm pretty sure it has to be a faulty product, since I've been hearing a lot of praise about them by others.
First of all, the pickups terrible.
I get a loud feedback hum that's louder than the tone. BZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ
Makes it completely impractical for any plugging in. I tried multiple cables, and other instruments into the same amp to rule out it being cable or amp problem.
Secondly, the E string buzzes on fret, especially first and second fret
Thirdly, the action is freaken high >_< It's playable, but it could be lower... by a lot..
Fourthly, the E string is a lot more silent than the other strings through the pickup. I get a loud G C and A... and a hardly audible E.
Interestingly enough, the sound through the headphones is very clean (despite E string being quiet). So perhaps the problem lies in with the bigger output jack.
I ordered it from USA (To Australia), and I guess since it's brand new I could get a replacement if I send it back. But sending it back means shipping expenses and lots of time lost. And furthermore, foolishly the first thing I did when I got it out of the box is put a custom decal on it that I've been waiting to put on it before I tried the uke >_<
So I really like how it looks and feel reluctant having to let it go... with the decal on it (will post photo later).
I've emailed the seller (nice people though, p-hill/Butler music) awaiting their solution.
I'm kinda hoping that pickup problems like this and fret buzz can simply be repaired. But repair costs money, so I'm hoping a partial refund could be granted to cover that cost. I really don't wanna have to ship it back and wait again!
That said, the Stagg clearly is a disappointment for me compared to Eleuke and Risa.
Even if there wasn't a pickup problem, the setup is poorer, and the general overall feels cheaper and a bit flimsy (For other Stagg owners, is the neck supposed to be wobbly loose when you take the strings off?). Looks cute though..