Bass Big Muff Pi Feedback/Hum

tk4207 · #1 03-30-2011, 10:52 AM

I usually use my BBM with the sustain dimed and the volume at 5, but I've noticed that, when engaged, there is a very audible hum if I'm not playing. When I turn up to gigging levels, I get serious feedback which makes it next to useless. Turning the sustain down helps, but I prefer the tone when it's all the way up.

Is this normal with BBMs or is there the a problem with my unit? I emailed EHX, but they basically said they had no idea.

Thanks in advance.

RNV · #2 03-30-2011, 10:56 AM

Sounds right to me. Turn it off between songs.

Awesomenaut · #3 03-30-2011, 10:58 AM

Sounds right to me to. Feedback is usually in your mids, try cutting them back on your amp a bit.

rratajski · #4 03-30-2011, 11:12 AM

More, sustain = feedback. Muffs are loud and noisy.
Now that hum...check your power supply source (aka room/wall outlet).

Deluge Of Sound · #5 03-30-2011, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rratajski

More, sustain = feedback. Muffs are loud and noisy.
Now that hum...check your power supply source (aka room/wall outlet).

+1.

tk4207 · #6 03-30-2011, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rratajski

More, sustain = feedback. Muffs are loud and noisy.
Now that hum...check your power supply source (aka room/wall outlet).

Sounds good, I'll check that next time I get a chance!

Also, I guess my new question is: Are there any comparable fuzz pedals that aren't so noisy?

rratajski · #7 03-30-2011, 03:24 PM

Sure, look into gated fuzzes. You also mod big muffs to have a gate on them, too.