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Really Annoying problem with Jazz Bass Bridge Pickup.

Discussion in 'Pickups & Electronics [BG]' started by reaume140, Jun 30, 2008.

  1. Jun 30, 2008 #1
    reaume140

    reaume140

    Jun 30, 2008
    Canada
    The bridge pickup on my Highway1 jazz bass is sometimes quieter then my neck pickup... When I smack the strings really hard so a loud noise is picked up...the bridge pickup goes to full volume. I checked all of the solders and the connections and they all seem to be in order..this only happens once in awhile and not all the time, i can't seem to figure out whats wrong with it, any one know what the problem could be?
    thanks in advance for any help.
     
  2. Jul 1, 2008 #2
    reaume140

    reaume140

    Jun 30, 2008
    Canada
    anyone?
     
  3. Jul 1, 2008 #3
    fretlessman71

    fretlessman71 Still beats havin' a job Supporting Member

    Aug 8, 2005
    FoCo, NoCo
    Did you also check the solder joints that lead directly from the pickup, where the wires attach? Might have an issue there. Other than that, it might be a warranty thing if it's still a new bass.
     
  4. Jul 6, 2008 #4
    reaume140

    reaume140

    Jun 30, 2008
    Canada
    checked all connections they seem fine, could it be the volume pot or the pickup itself?
     
  5. Jul 6, 2008 #5
    Beej

    Beej

    Feb 10, 2007
    Vancouver Island
    It sure sounds like a short is present. If you have a circuit tester, you could check all of the connections to see if you can locate the short. If you don't have one but feel ambitious, you cold resolder the bridge pickup connections and see if that helps...