switched to passive

[jacofollower]

I play a DeArmond Pilot 4 string,and i just switched out the overly complicated and poorly designed active electronics for a three
knob jazz bass setup -2 vol-1 tone-output.

This makes the jazz pickup smoother and the p-pickup punchier so i love it.But i have a bit a buzz when i brighten the tone and run high frequencies.....any ideas

also anyone use emg select pickups??????? if so how are they

[Philbiker]

EMG Select pickups are pretty good. Some love 'em, some hate 'em. You might be getting the buzz from the J pickup only. Do you get it when you solo that pickup? It's normal for single coil pickups to buzz.

[jacofollower]

the buzz is mostly from the tone knob,but it's decreased by turning up the p pickup

[luknfur]

Originally Posted by jacofollower

the buzz is mostly from the tone knob,but it's decreased by turning up the p pickup

FWIW:

if the J is a single coil then it's probably going to hum, especially with trebles elevated. If you can remove the cover of the pup you can rule out it being a J HB. It should drop significantly when you touch the strings. Most guys who play singles adjust their technique to maintain contact with the strings.

It probably "seemed" to decrease because increasing the P would in effect lower the frequency response and over-ride the J volume wise.

Sometimes a pre will reduce hum but could be you just didn't get the wiring right.

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