Is it possible that instrument cable causing amp to buzz.?

[Infidelity]

Is it possible.? Just wondering.. I've tried 2 basses and 2 amps still giving me this weird buzz sound but same instrument cable(a really cheap one)..

[62bass]

Yes. It's easy enough to check if you have another cable that's known to be good.

[Infidelity]

Originally Posted by 62bass

Yes. It's easy enough to check if you have another cable that's known to be good.

That's the problem I don't have any spare cables..

[62bass]

Originally Posted by Infidelity

That's the problem I don't have any spare cables..

That's silly. They're cheap enough and it's essential unless you're just a hobby player. What happens when you break it? Say the drummer drops a cymbal on it and slices it in half. Or you trip over it and the end gets torn off.

[Infidelity]

Problem got solved and yes it was the cables..

[Munjibunga]

If the cable doesn't have good shielding, it can act as an antenna, picking up interference from lights, appliances and eel monkeys.

[billfitzmaurice]

Originally Posted by Munjibunga

If the cable doesn't have good shielding, it can act as an antenna, picking up interference from lights, appliances and eel monkeys.

Even worse, he might have been using a speaker cable, which isn't shielded at all.

[bobcruz]

Cheap cables (and expensive Monster "bass" cables) also attenuate the high frequencies from your instrument. A cheapie might be OK as a backup but it's wise to invest in a good quality instrument cable.