Weird Crackling Noise

-executor- · #1 12-31-2005, 12:53 PM

I have been experiencing a weird crackling noise when I turn the volume up on my amp. It probably isn't the amp because when I touch any of the strings or the bridge, the noise decreases but I can still hear it. I have no idea what the problem is or what to do about it, so all suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks

Bass · #2 12-31-2005, 01:45 PM

That's darn annoying, isn't it? I have the same problem, and I have a hunch that it is the amp. I understand that cleaning the pots in the amp will solve this problem. I guess the amp-tech sprays a bit of contact cleaner into the pot, and it clears everything up.

I dunno, though, 'cause I haven't tried it yet.

Trevorus · #3 12-31-2005, 01:57 PM

sounds like a grounding related issue.

bassist66 · #4 12-31-2005, 03:39 PM

that might be a bad cable as well. use a different cable and see if it makes the same noise.

-executor- · #5 01-01-2006, 10:07 AM

I have already used two different cables.
I have a feeling Trevorus is right about the grounding issue, but how could I fix this?

MasterChief · #6 01-01-2006, 02:02 PM

I recently purchased a new bass and a new cable just to upgrade, and I still have the problem. The amp started acting up after a jam session one day where my friend was playing my bass and left it too close to my amp with the master volume way up to get the door.

HeathW · #7 01-02-2006, 03:33 AM

hello fellas, sounds like a grounding or dry solder or both, time to break out the sodering iron me thinks, aew these basses active or passive.