S2 594 High E Choke?

[sick pickle]

My S2 594 is setup perfectly. Basically factory specs. The guitar plays great...except for the High E bending up full on the 22nd fret. The note has a definitive cut off point where the sustain just dies. Unlike the B string, I can do a full bend on the 22nd fret and the sustain rings out much much longer.

The pickup heights are not too high. I have them at factory spec. Why would B sustain out on 22nd fret, but not high E? Other than changing the string itself, I am at a complete loss!

Here you can see the difference between High E bend and B string bend. The E just dies off and doesn't ring out at all.

 

[sick pickle]

Just changed the high E string for a new one...still getting the same thing. So looks like there is some issue with the guitar. Given that I am bending at the last fret, could there be something with the bridge? Even if I just puck the 22nd fret (no bend), it basically dies out the same way and sounds sort of 'microphonic' in a weird way.

Here is a sound sample. First note is the B string, plucked, 22nd fret - it resonates and rings out. Second note is the high E, 22nd fret, plucked. I repeat this one other time.

Setup - Fractal FM9 using a Soldano 100 head with delay type tone.

https://soundcloud.com/xmacvicar%2Fprs-594-choke-out%2Fs-pcJpIemFc7A

 

[theDeepender]

Just changed the high E string for a new one...still getting the same thing. So looks like there is some issue with the guitar. Given that I am bending at the last fret, could there be something with the bridge? Even if I just puck the 22nd fret (no bend), it basically dies out the same way and sounds sort of 'microphonic' in a weird way.

Here is a sound sample. First note is the B string, plucked, 22nd fret - it resonates and rings out. Second note is the high E, 22nd fret, plucked. I repeat this one other time.

Setup - Fractal FM9 using a Soldano 100 head with delay type tone.

https://soundcloud.com/xmacvicar%2Fprs-594-choke-out%2Fs-pcJpIemFc7A

Finding the cause can be a real hunt. Could be something loose, could be the nature of the wood. I’ve had both issues. Tightening hardware fixed one guitar. Changing a bridge fixed two guitars. On one, I just avoid playing that note on that string.

 

[Rider1260]

There is so little mass on the High E the smallest thing can cause issues , even down to technique.
I would try
1) raise ( or lower ) the action just the smallest amount
or move the string out of the saddle groove
or add just a bit of relief or use less relief and raise the bridge a bit ( more string break angle )
Some guitars just have a sweet spot you have to chase "spec " is just a starting point for some guitars
2) polish the last fret
3) try a new string
4) try a different finger on that bend

Its a bummer once I find the spot that needs fixing I go there all the time even if I usually don't play there

 

[sick pickle]

There is so little mass on the High E the smallest thing can cause issues , even down to technique.
I would try
1) raise ( or lower ) the action just the smallest amount
or move the string out of the saddle groove
or add just a bit of relief or use less relief and raise the bridge a bit ( more string break angle )
Some guitars just have a sweet spot you have to chase "spec " is just a starting point for some guitars
2) polish the last fret
3) try a new string
4) try a different finger on that bend

Its a bummer once I find the spot that needs fixing I go there all the time even if I usually don't play there

Thank you! I will keep my investigation up - this is very helpful.