Interesting. That may explain why it seems the pups almost seem to be hotter in ROS mode. I know my explaination doesn't make sense.
No cracking or popping like a broken cable produces. Just loud creaking noises when I move the cable.
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Stereo cable recommendation needed
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Interesting. That may explain why it seems the pups almost seem to be hotter in ROS mode. I know my explaination doesn't make sense.
No cracking or popping like a broken cable produces. Just loud creaking noises when I move the cable.
Try cleaning or replacing the jack in your guitar.
Good TRS instrument cables are harder to find but I found a few good reasonably priced ones on amazon. I will post a link when I get to a desktop computer.
Good TRS instrument cables are harder to find but I found a few good reasonably priced ones on amazon. I will post a link when I get to a desktop computer.
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You can build your own box and use regular (off the shelf) cables. Get a cast iron project box and drill three holes, two on one side and one on the opposite side. Mount three 1/4" jacks (two singles and a stereo). Wire each mono positive lead to one of the positives of the stereo jack, and run one common ground. Run a stereo cable with stereo jacks at both ends from the ROS jack of the bass to the stereo plug on the box. Run two standard mono cables out of the mono jacks on the other side of the box and plug into the amps of your choice. Enjoy.
I used a mic cable and made my own box . Don't forget to shield the cavity and back of the p/g with copper tape . I also shielded the splitter box I made .
I had considered Jamro's solution earlier, but I didn't really know how to word it. That is the best solution for avoiding noise, IMHO.
Roger. Considered this, however like I stated above there is a local guys who manufactures ROSesque boxes for $40. Very well built from what I hear. Well worth the money rather than me ordering all the parts and finding time to build the darn thing.
Here's one I recommend, $25:
Amazon.com: 10m / 30ft Silver/Black Weave Snakebite Retro Balanced/Stereo 1/4" Jack to Jack Cable. TRS lead. Cloth weave/braid. Noiseless OFC: Electronics
Here's another that might be decent for $20:
http://www.amazon.com/Hosa-Pro-Cabl..._UL160_SR160,160_&refRID=1YSCEA573D16DDS2WQ5G
and one more for $21 (I like monoprice cables):
Amazon.com: Monoprice 104796 25-Feet Premier Series Stereo Phono Male to Male 16AWG Cable: Electronics
Amazon.com: 10m / 30ft Silver/Black Weave Snakebite Retro Balanced/Stereo 1/4" Jack to Jack Cable. TRS lead. Cloth weave/braid. Noiseless OFC: Electronics
Here's another that might be decent for $20:
http://www.amazon.com/Hosa-Pro-Cabl..._UL160_SR160,160_&refRID=1YSCEA573D16DDS2WQ5G
and one more for $21 (I like monoprice cables):
Amazon.com: Monoprice 104796 25-Feet Premier Series Stereo Phono Male to Male 16AWG Cable: Electronics
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Did I mention you need to clean or replace your stereo jack? If you've tried multiple cables, the jack is likely the culprit.
You could also try bending the jack contacts if you have access to them. That might buy you a little time but eventually, you will have to replace the jack.
You could also try bending the jack contacts if you have access to them. That might buy you a little time but eventually, you will have to replace the jack.
"Creaking noise" sounds suspicious like extra microphonics from the pick up. Maybe they're not potted, or something is loose. Tap the pickups and see if you hear taping noise.
Guitar levels are neither line nor mic levels. They're in between. And going from one to two pickups is going to have different impedance. You may need to put a buffer, a pre-amp, between the bass and board if that's what you're plugging into.
All the 4003 Rics should have stereo output, except perhaps the 4003S.
The Billy Sheehan Yamaha has a stereo output also.
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"Stereo output jacks provide separate outputs for the front and rear pickups."
The Billy Sheehan Yamaha has a stereo output also.
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"Stereo output jacks provide separate outputs for the front and rear pickups."
This is not an issue with a Rickenbacker bass. Both my 4003's react the same in ROS mode.
I was looking for advice from people who run stereo rigs.
Anyway, I'm going to grab a stereo to dual mono box which was specifically designed for Rick's. Perhaps my wye cable is the culprit.
I was looking for advice from people who run stereo rigs.
Anyway, I'm going to grab a stereo to dual mono box which was specifically designed for Rick's. Perhaps my wye cable is the culprit.
I didn't really know how to word it, either. I hope it made enough sense. Thanks for agreeing.
Sounds good. If you have a roomful of spare parts from decades of projects it's easier to build it yourself, but if you don't, buying a well made unit is the way to go. Best of luck to you.
FWIW, not only do I have a nice (made for Ricks) splitter box on the way, but I also splurged on a custom high quality TRS cable. The only thing left to upgrade is my mediocre 12/6 cab. My fEarful 12/6 walks all over the poor thing. Works ok in ROS mode tho. Ideally I would grab a fEarless basic 15 for the low end, and utilize my fEarful 12/6 for the treble.
Actually it depends on if your pickups are mixed in series or parallel. Only in series is the "good" signal cut in half.
You can buy some Mogami Microphone wire & make your own.
Sold by The Foot Raw Mogami 2549 W2549 Professional Balanced Microphone Cable | eBay
Don't forget shrink tubing.
This may be the only real answer. I use TRS cables because I sometimes split pickups (on guitars not bass) and all my active basses are powered from the amp by a TRS cable. The best cables are the rubber covered ones. There is often a problem with these cables being noisy and microphonic especially if you walk on them, bump them, etc.
GC had a sale on some Chinese rubber covered TRS cables. I bought a couple and they were EXCELLENT! So I go back and buy a bunch more. And they were noisy! Dig. Same part description, same SKU number, just were different. So I bought some Monoprice cables. Not bad but not as good as those first ones. And those first really nice low noise cheap Chinese cables seem to have all disappeared from the world. Hence, it seems that if you want top of the line low noise TRS cable you pretty much have to follow Super-freaks advice and buy some top notch rubber cable and make your own. At least that's how it seems to me.
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That pup sounds great solo'd. Very balanced top to bottom. Defiantly not as woody as a 4003. Nice playing BTW
