Neck Pup noise

[T.A.R.]

Help.... Picked up my bass('74 4001) plugged in and and got noise. By noise I mean a slow hum almost staccato.The pickup was working under the noise and both sound and noise were controlled by Volume and Tone. The bridge Pup is clear and unaffected. I have opened up anything yet. I'd appreciate any thoughts on the matter, messing with this stuff scares blank out of me. Thanks
Ted

[T.A.R.]

Help.... Picked up my bass('74 4001) plugged in and and got noise. By noise I mean a slow hum almost staccato.The pickup was working under the noise and both sound and noise were controlled by Volume and Tone. The bridge Pup is clear and unaffected. I have opened up anything yet. I'd appreciate any thoughts on the matter, messing with this stuff scares blank out of me. Thanks
Ted

Sorry, I haven't opened the bass up yet.

[T.A.R.]

Plugged in at another location. The noise is pretty much gone? could it be fluorescent lighting?

[T.A.R.]

After looking under the Pickguard and not seeing anything re assembly the noise moved to the bridge Pup. Went through the process again all is well now. I figure a wire was grounding out on a pot or some such.

[jps]

When you opened the bass up the second time some magic fairy dust entered the wiring, hence the cure.

[scotty]

I saw a old sock fall out of there I did too just ask Ted.

[T.A.R.]

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak- ... 3090_n.jpg

You can see the sock in the back ground!

[rickcrazy]

Is that a DM pickup in the bridge position?

[T.A.R.]

Yes it is, It was there when i bought the bass in the early 80s. I just got a '72 Higain and when I find a surround, I hope to return the bass to stock.

[rickcrazy]

An original '72 treble high-gain? Not the easiest of vintage Rick parts to come by I'm sure hehe.

[T.A.R.]

I think I got very lucky, the surround is on the way. Can't wait to hear how this sounds!

[heinpete]

An original '72 treble high-gain? Not the easiest of vintage Rick parts to come by I'm sure hehe.

Calling Sergio!!! There is another one coming your way!!! Do you still live at your 2007 residence, so I can ship there?
I urgently need your surgery!

[rickcrazy]

Matter dealt with.

[heinpete]

Matter dealt with.

...with high expertise and knowledge. SÉRGIO YOU ARE THE GREATEST!!! Now my bass has the Rick-growl and bite again. Thank you so much!!!

[rickcrazy]

Ô.Ô Hey! Thank you truly, Peter! I'm glad I could be of assistance.