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If you are hammering on other strings and the E string is rattling then it could be a string tension or a setup issue. If you are down-tuning to drop D or lower, you may need to get higher gauge strings to counter-act the loss of tension you are going to get from down tuning; and if setup is the culprit then you may notice buzzing when playing frets normally on the E string as well.

Another potential culprit is that you are playing too hard; when I first started playing bass I was all about slapping and plucking and fingering as fast and hard as possible, so when it came time to hammer on I would hit the strings as hard as possible. This can cause the string you are on to buzz or rattle, as well as on other strings. Try hammering on very slowly and softly at first and building speed / impact as necessary.

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