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Installed Seymour Duncan MM replacement system and I need some help

Discussion in 'Pickups & Electronics [BG]' started by Philthy, Jun 28, 2003.

  1. Jun 28, 2003 #1
    Philthy

    Philthy Supporting Member

    Jun 12, 2001
    Flanders, NJ
    I just installed the Seymour Duncan Musicman replacement system (pickup and preamp) - Alnico p/up - in my Stingray. It was pretty easy to install. I love the sound. However, I've noticed that when I touch the pickup pole pieces with my finger (while not touching anything else) I hear a buzz. Any idea how to fix this? Is this common with Alnico pickups? Any help would be much appreciated.

    Thanks!!!!
     
  2. Jun 28, 2003 #2
    Tyler Hole

    Tyler Hole Guest

    Dec 14, 2002
    San Luis Obispo, California
    Dont touch it with your finger :D Problem solved ~ Tyler
     
  3. Jun 29, 2003 #3
    Bazzist

    Bazzist Guest

    Dec 7, 2002
    Nova Scotia
    this is common it happens wiht my p pickups more pole pieces u touch more buzz u get
     
  4. Jun 30, 2003 #4
    Fran Diaz

    Fran Diaz

    Mar 28, 2002
    Santander, Spain
    Bassist
    I also instaled the SD system in my SR and I don't recall having that problem. I'll check it when I get home this afternoon and I'll let you know, but it sounds like a grounding issue to me.

    keep groooovin'
    Fran
     
  5. Jun 30, 2003 #5
    Philthy

    Philthy Supporting Member

    Jun 12, 2001
    Flanders, NJ
    Thanks for your help. I have everything grounded according to instructions.

    -I have the control cavity and pickup cavity painted with shielding paint.

    -The pickguard is shielded with foil.

    -The bridge and volume pot ground are soldered to the input jack

    -The pickup ground is soldered to the volume pot

    I appreciate your assistance.

    Thanks,

    Phil
     
  6. Jun 30, 2003 #6
    Fran Diaz

    Fran Diaz

    Mar 28, 2002
    Santander, Spain
    Bassist
    Hi Phil,

    I just checked my bass and ther is no buzz at all when I touch the pole pieces. I have checked other convinations (touching strings at the same time, touching only the strings, touching the knobs,...) and it's dead silent (I tested it with the volume of my QSC poweer amp turned to ten).

    Check if you have the same problem with another amp and make sure that the amp is properly grounded too.

    let us know if you can fix it.

    keep groooovin'
    Fran
     
  7. Jun 30, 2003 #7
    FBB Custom

    FBB Custom TalkBass Pro Commercial User

    Jan 26, 2002
    Maryland
    Owner: FBB Bass Works
    Is the shield making it to ground?
     
  8. Jun 30, 2003 #8
    Philthy

    Philthy Supporting Member

    Jun 12, 2001
    Flanders, NJ
    yes, the shield is making it to ground. I have both cavities painted and the pickguard shielded with foil. I tried taking the bridge ground off of the jack and soldering it to the cavity. I'm still getting buzzing.