The string gauge for the string I am having issues with is 52. The harmonic is an issue with all frets but is most noticeable when played open. I can mask the harmonic by changing the tone nob on the guitar but then I have to use a sound I dont want for some songs. Note the ringing harmonic sound that plays along with the open note. My boss chromatic tuner can't even get a good c note reading because of this ring. The only way I can tune it correctly is if I strike the string with my thumb which doesn't play the harmonic sound whereas when striking the string with the pick it does.

Please refer to the youtube link below for a demonstration of the problem. Anything you can possibly think of that may contribute to an OPEN note played with the harmonic problem please reply. Please dont refer to any fret buzz problems.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9QmmdB1bUs

Interesting problem. I would first check to bridge saddle and make sure there's nothing touching the string like a little bur etc... Also how old are your strings.. bad strings will cause problems.

strings are about 4 days old. I only hear this noise if i strike the string with a pick too. if I strike it with my thump i dont hear it at all.

also i can hear the problem with both pick up selections, but, i can hear it more or sounds worse with the neck pick up