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Ground Hiss on a Fender J24

vernhillbass

vernhillbass

May 11, 2012
257
10
Missouri
#1
I have a Fender J24, Korean made, with a ground issue. Last night when I was playing it I noticed that when I touched the control cavity screws there was an audible hiss. I guess I had never noticed this before. I am going to get a VOM and test the ground circuit but any help would be greatly appreciated.
 
#2
I hear the electronics on those are terrible, and ruin what would otherwise be a great bass. I bought a used one from GC that was in flawless, perfect cosmetic condition. It was beautiful, perfect intonation all the way up to the 24th fret. One little problem, there was no output.
 
#3
I have heard many who own this model have put the battery in backwards and fried the preamp. Fender did not protect the circuit. I have considered replacing the original preamp. The bass has a killer tone and I do love it (looks and playability).
 
#4
I read the same thing. I did put in a brand new battery the correct way though. Then another battery. Then I tried a different cord. Then I took it to a friends house to try it with his rig/cords/batteries etc. I wanted to make sure it was indeed busted before I returned it. It's a shame. It was a beautiful bass.
 
#6
I dont have exp with that bass.. but just wanted to suggest that maybe the amp isnt grounded properly.(well, rather the outlet your amp is plugged into)?

Have you tried any other basses thru that amp where it is plugged in now?

Just a thought. Carry on.
 

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