Weird sound from high strings

rmortis

I have this weird sound on my high e and b strings, here's a link of me playing open high e,17 on high e,open b,17 on b and open g then 17 on g http://www.hyperfileshare.com/d/36386d32 . I can't figure out what's wrong and it sounds horrible

guidothepimmp

sounds like a setup issue.

heres a flyer at some possibles.. maybe post some pics too

Action may be too low on the treble side.
Pickups may be too close to the strings (if passive)
Are your frets worn at all?
Where do you live? the strange weather may have caused the neck to move a bit straightening from a relief position?

AlanRatcliffe

Wolf notes... a.k.a. Stratitis

Usually neck and/or middle pickups too close to the strings - especially with single coils. The pull of the magnets create artificial harmonic nodes in the string. More common on the thicker strings, but possible on the unwound strings. To confirm/fix, lower the pickups.

Can also be bad strings that are uneven - most likely if they are old, rusty and/or worn, but also happens with badly made new strings (and occasionally happens even with the best brands).

Josh-Hayes

If you have trem springs it may also be worthwhile to check if they are vibrating. You can mute them with some foam.

...of course, disregard this post if you do not have a trem system. ?

rmortis

guidothepimmp : pictures of what specifically? and I stay in the Eersteriver Area

Alan Ratcliffe : I googled wolf tone and it definitely sounds like that

Josh Hayes : I'll get some cotton tomorrow

It only happens on the high e and b strings which is a real annoyance when improvising