You mentioned that there is a popping sound when when unplugging. That is probably the battery turning on or off. Just turn off the amp before removing or inserting the plug from your bass or unplug from the amp first.
Enjoy the benefits of a premium membership!
Upgrade Account
-
TalkBass has been independent since 1998. Add your voice.
Create a free account to reply to discussions, view embedded media, and browse with fewer display ads.
Join free Log in
Want zero display ads or expanded classifieds tools? Compare plans.
Output Jack Wear?
- Thread starter hitolee
- Start date
I don’t have an amp yet, so I’ve been using GarageBand through an audio interface. I mute my computer when I plug/unplug because my audio interface doesn’t have an on/off switch. It pops a little kind of randomly sometimes during practice, even with a new battery, but not to the extent it bothers me. I’m hoping a new cable will fix the issue. I’m not equipped to do any soldering myself
I don’t have an amp yet, so I’ve been using GarageBand through an audio interface. I mute my computer when I plug/unplug because my audio interface doesn’t have an on/off switch. It pops a little kind of randomly sometimes during practice, even with a new battery, but not to the extent it bothers me. I’m hoping a new cable will fix the issue. I’m not equipped to do any soldering myself
Another thing that has been a cause of a popping noise is a loose battery connector. The prongs that connect the battery can flex which becomes an intermittent connection. Squeeze the connector shown on the left of this photo so it fits tighter. This has been a problem many times in my past. Do this on the battery also. Just might be that simple.
