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if it has an EQ on the side push it it should eject battery

The laws of physics govern this. The strings "ring" while they resonate. The time they resonate is related to the "Q" of the string or the efficiency. The Q is the enrgy stored divided by the energy lost per CYCLE of the oscilation. Strings that damp out quickly have a low "Q". This can be caused by any of several things thaat include anything that can dampen the oscillation. String quality is important as well as secure attachemnt at each end and proper placement in the nut at the head. See if you can find anything that creats drag INCLUDING string height that affects the windage as they vibrate. First place to look is at the resonator end. Are the strings well attached at the end? Is the bridge properly placed and setting tight on the head? The bridge often has offsetss for some strings... check that it is properly oriented. I will refer you to videos on banjo stringing on YouTube, They can cover much more than we can here using text.

If you just bought it, exercise your warranty. Don't risk voiding the warranty. Make sure you have the guitar input cable plugged in as this turns on the battery or power to the unit.

EMGs have quick-connect wires now so that part shouldn't be much trouble. You will however have to carve out a cavity for a 9v battery and wire it to the pickups (you might be able to put it under the pickguard as well) . If you are worried about this I suggest you have it done professionally.

Just google "washburn wiring diagram" Nice pix come up.

does the guitar still make noise when hooked up through an amplifier? Check for rust or buildup on the battery connections. If necessary, carefully clean the connections with fine sandpaper or a wire brush.

Try viewing some of the guitar instruction on YouTube,

READ MANUAL IT CAME IT MAY HELP YOU ADJUST TRUSS BAR.

two of the controls are volume, two are tone, (at least usually). the best way to use the controls is to try one at a time till you find the combination that pleases you most. I have been playing bass for 40 years and have 7 bass guitars, two with active pickups and two that acoustic electric

generally natural wood is very predictable in its tonal qualities. Mahogany produces a nice mellow tone (were speaking acoustic guitars here). spruce has a brighter tone. natural wood is also more esthically pleasing (pardon my spelling). there is nothing wrong with composite and man made materials, its more a matter of taste. I prefer solid wood myself, but have played ovations which are fiberglass backed and they are fine too.

Hey There,
If its adjustable its worth checking if the Pitch of the tuner is set right (normaly changed by a + & - button) Any normal tuner should be set to 440 which is standard Pitch.
Hope this is of any help

SUBSTITUTE Change the guitar for a friends to see if the amp is really OK. Try your guitar in a friends amp to see if the guitar is OK If the guitar is at fault its either the battery, the connection cord, the little pre amp in the guitar body (you can't fix that) or you have put nylon strings on the guitar which needs stell strings for the pickup to work. Good luck

I recommend you watch videos on "guitar setup" on YouTube. Theyhave some very good videos that will show you how to do this.