Clang tone, a.k.a. plink tone, a subtle ringing pitched sound caused by the longitudinal wave travelling along the string, is a phenomenon inherent to all vibrating tensioned strings. Piezos and microphones can pick up clang tone, but magnetic pickups will not. Variables that may exacerbate clang tone include:
· Piezo saddles that are not properly seated
· Playing techniques
· High-gain amps or high-gain amp model usage
· The strings themselves
· The individual composition of