I was actually just about to ask the same thing, except, could it also just be some kind of RF/static interaction that's suppressed by our body instead of any sort of shielding deficiency?
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When I am final checking basses and I get some static from the VTC pot, it goes away when I touch the strings, so it has to be related to "ground" in some manner. I spray the pot until it is quiet, even if I am not touching the strings.
Roger
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I apologize if this has been posted somewhere already, but a couple of days ago Roger said he would be shortly be posting the full description of all 3 new Warwick Sadowsky lines. Any news of this yet? Again, sorry if this has been addressed...
he said he would. he hasn't yet. but he said he would.
I believe the descriptions will come in time once the Prototype has actually developed into a production model. Have some patience and the information will be provided by Roger when he's ready.
It’s less than 48hr since Roger’s post, they are still getting cleaned up from NAMM, Maybe give him a little while
Roger has always been as good as his word, info will come in time. There is a lot happening, and I’m sure he’s trying to make sure things turn out as well as everyone has come to expect from Sadowsky.
Thanks! I will clean the pot first.
Its weird issue, its not ground statick or anything. I never had the same issue with Sadowsky before. It only happens when a note is ringing and im moving treble or bass pot. The noise is loud crackle and bass-frequency pops. It does not happen if not is not ringing! Touching strings/pots/bridge wont help, so I dont think its grounding issue. But! I start with cleaning the pots first
Thanks!
Thanks! I will clean the pot first.
Its weird issue, its not ground statick or anything. I never had the same issue with Sadowsky before. It only happens when a note is ringing and im moving treble or bass pot. The noise is loud crackle and bass-frequency pops. It does not happen if not is not ringing! Touching strings/pots/bridge wont help, so I dont think its grounding issue. But! I start with cleaning the pots first
I'm experiencing a similar phenomenon with an amp head. Can't touch the gain knob while a note is playing through but no problem when no signal goes in. I wonder if it's for the same cause.
FYI - I tried adjusting the bass, treble and pan pots on my 4-21 while a note was ringing on each string. No issues. Mine is silent.
To clarify my earlier post regarding a scratchy pot (NYC P5), it only happens when turning the VTC, not bass/treble.
Just saw the 2020 NYC price list on the site, and the Super P pickup is listed. I wanna hear these! I saw it on NAMM bass, anyone else have one yet?
I don't have NYC money right now, but I still enjoy dreaming.
I don't have NYC money right now, but I still enjoy dreaming.
Neither here, my NYC PJ4 is dead silent when turning the knobs (sound on or sound off) altough I have to clean the jack socket quite often; per Roger's recommendation I use a rolled 600 grit sand paper and a contact cleaner; Might be time to change it for a new one.
My understanding is that this kind of noise can come from residue/oxidation inside the pots. Contact cleaner usually helps, but in lieu of that, you can try "working" the pot by rapidly moving it back and forth (with amp volume down to avoid nasty noise).
If this is a misunderstanding / urban legend, please let me know...
I have been using this in noisy pots for years, 1 bottle will last you a career
deoxit is amazing stuff. totally fixed my '75 P bass, so it can remain all original
Yikes,I was told not to use the fader lube type of Deoxit because it was too thick, the regular contact Deoxit was recommended.
Not to derail all of this talk about pot and lube (hello Saturday night!!) but I did another thing:
Even better, I'm waiting on Bass Club San Diego to see if they can get some Single Coils from Jimmy Coppolo.
Anyone need an AC LG5?
Now, back to Pot and Lube. I'm all verklempt.
Even better, I'm waiting on Bass Club San Diego to see if they can get some Single Coils from Jimmy Coppolo.
Anyone need an AC LG5?
Now, back to Pot and Lube. I'm all verklempt.
