Help, bass gives fuzz sound(no effect)

JDeewond · #1 10-04-2007, 05:54 PM

So I played yesterday night and the bass was just fine. This morning, I plug it up and to my surprise, the bass gives a fuzz sound on the E and A(though way worse on E). I tried hooking it up with different cables to different outputs (ie: to a zoom B1 with headphones) and even when I lower the bass completely and even the volume, the sound gets distorted heavily into a fuzz. Electronics?

I play a Jazz Bass Deluxe 24(4 strings). Would really appreciate your help.

meev992 · #2 10-04-2007, 06:01 PM

if it has a battery, check the battery

JDeewond · #3 10-04-2007, 06:04 PM

It does, alright thanks I will try it. Though I believe the battery is for the scoop/slap switch.

meev992 · #4 10-04-2007, 06:06 PM

check back, and let me know if that helps. the only other thing that I can think of, is that the pickups need to be lowered, but I'm assuming that this isn't the case, because it played just fine, before.

JDeewond · #5 10-04-2007, 06:08 PM

Exactly, plus I've had the bass for almost a year now and I don't think the pickups would just get higher all of a sudden in 1 night.

Now where am I gonna find a 9v at this time of the night. Dammit.

meev992 · #6 10-04-2007, 06:31 PM

lol, gas station

?

JDeewond · #7 10-04-2007, 06:33 PM

Most around here close at 9 :\. I think some corner store close to here is still open though, be back in a few with results(or lack of).

JDeewond · #8 10-04-2007, 07:17 PM

When it comes to something that has to do with my bass, I usually get all emotional simply because hey, it's all I've got(just don't repeat this to my girlfriend). And I tend to think that when there's a little something, it's the end of the world. I tried keeping my composure, staying as calm as possible and look what it got me, swift and efficient response. The new battery returned my bass it's original sound. Thanks, appreciate it

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lhoward · #9 10-04-2007, 07:43 PM

For future reference, you might consider rechargeable 9 volts, which have to be changed a little more frequently, but that's not a big deal. Payback takes about 2-3 years, but you won't get caught at 9pm looking for someplace to get new batteries, just put it in the charger. Newer ones can do a quick charge in less than an hour. I've been using them for over 5 years with no regrets.

Just FYI.

Lloyd

JDeewond · #10 10-04-2007, 07:45 PM

Yeah, good idea. I'll be picking up one. Thanks.

meev992 · #11 10-04-2007, 08:16 PM

I've been using a "radio shack" rechargeable 9-volt...it's the pits, it's bigger than your run of the mill 9-volt, and I can run down to the dollar store to get as many regular 9-volt batteries as my heart desires.

Maybe I need to find a different brand of rechargeable 9-volt.

oh, and glad to hear, that your bass just needed a new battery

was worried there for a moment, hahaha.

lhoward · #12 10-09-2007, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by meev992

I've been using a "radio shack" rechargeable 9-volt...it's the pits, it's bigger than your run of the mill 9-volt, and I can run down to the dollar store to get as many regular 9-volt batteries as my heart desires.

Maybe I need to find a different brand of rechargeable 9-volt.

oh, and glad to hear, that your bass just needed a new battery

was worried there for a moment, hahaha.

I used a couple of Radio Shack 9V rechargeables early on with no problems (I never noticed a difference in size), I've been using brand name like Ray-O-Vac and others for the last 3-4 years without problems.

My experience with dollar store non-rechargeable batteries was that they didn't seem to last as long and I had a couple dead out of the package. I admit that I do keep two regular Duracell 9V as backup in my kit, just in case.

OtterOnBass · #13 10-09-2007, 07:59 PM

What about the amp?

I had a problem with my amp where it would, from time to time, exchange solid tone for fuzzy distortion. Turned out to be a ground issue. A screw was missing that grounded part of the head.