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Neck Pup noise
Posted: Sat Jan 08, 2011 6:08 am
by 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
Re: Neck Pup noise
Posted: Sat Jan 08, 2011 11:31 am
by T.A.R.
T.A.R. wrote: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.
Re: Neck Pup noise
Posted: Sun Jan 09, 2011 8:45 am
by T.A.R.
Plugged in at another location. The noise is pretty much gone? could it be fluorescent lighting?
Re: Neck Pup noise
Posted: Sun Jan 16, 2011 7:29 am
by 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.
Re: Neck Pup noise
Posted: Sun Jan 16, 2011 11:03 am
by jps
When you opened the bass up the second time some magic fairy dust entered the wiring, hence the cure.
Re: Neck Pup noise
Posted: Sun Jan 16, 2011 11:05 am
by scotty
I saw a old sock fall out of there
I did too just ask Ted.
Re: Neck Pup noise
Posted: Sun Jan 16, 2011 6:19 pm
by T.A.R.
Re: Neck Pup noise
Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2011 3:06 pm
by rickcrazy
Is that a DM pickup in the bridge position?
Re: Neck Pup noise
Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2011 8:15 pm
by 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.
Re: Neck Pup noise
Posted: Tue Jan 25, 2011 10:39 am
by rickcrazy
An original '72 treble high-gain? Not the easiest of vintage Rick parts to come by I'm sure hehe.
Re: Neck Pup noise
Posted: Mon Jan 31, 2011 8:04 pm
by T.A.R.
I think I got very lucky, the surround is on the way. Can't wait to hear how this sounds!
Re: Neck Pup noise
Posted: Wed Feb 02, 2011 2:31 pm
by heinpete
rickcrazy wrote: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!
Re: Neck Pup noise
Posted: Fri Feb 04, 2011 7:50 am
by rickcrazy
Matter dealt with.
Re: Neck Pup noise
Posted: Sun Feb 13, 2011 1:15 pm
by heinpete
rickcrazy wrote: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!!!
Re: Neck Pup noise
Posted: Mon Feb 14, 2011 6:53 am
by rickcrazy
Ô.Ô Hey! Thank you truly, Peter! I'm glad I could be of assistance.
