drewtimfan Posted July 6, 2005 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2005 I just finsidhed reshielding the guitar. The hum did get quiter. But the buzz is definately still there. And it goes down like always when i touch ground. And the switch knobs and pot knobs are noisy too. I feel like the biggest idiot, this isn't really that hard, but it is a nightmare to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedoctor Posted July 6, 2005 Report Share Posted July 6, 2005 So the man of color was a TRS jack? That should only be a problem if it was wired wrong. I use TRS 3-terminal jacks when it is all I have to work with and they pose no problem, at least in my case. Since you have had some soldering issues with this install, I reccomend you do a real thorough visual on all of your connections. A humm when you touch any hot with your finger is a good thing, BTW. It is now time to ask what kind of amp you are using to test and how many prongs are on the line cord that plugs into the wall. Sounds irrelavent, I know, but it matters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewtimfan Posted July 6, 2005 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2005 I have a dr.z and an orange. I tried using both amps. They both have 3 prong ground style plug... I have my electronics plugged into a surge protector that checks for proper ground, so I don't think that is an issue. I will try plugging it in to my brother's amp at a different outlet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedoctor Posted July 6, 2005 Report Share Posted July 6, 2005 No, if those are the amps you have been testing with, they are not the source of your remaining noise. One last question, however. Does this noise that remains get better and worst with an adjustment of the tone pot? Probly not but have to ask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank falbo Posted July 6, 2005 Report Share Posted July 6, 2005 Do you have your bridge grounded? Is it possible that we're now just talking about the totally normal increase in hum when your body is not grounded from touching the strings? Virtually every guitar makes more noise when the user is not grounded him/herself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewtimfan Posted July 6, 2005 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2005 If I adjust the tone pot, it gets better. But I have found that the tone cap cuts the frequency it buzzes at. I was putting it back together and trying to fit all the wires into the cavity and the tone pot somehow got crushed. So i have to replace that today. I will let you guys know when I assemble it again. The buzz seemed to go away when i started putting it back together. I'll put all back together and see what happens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewtimfan Posted July 7, 2005 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2005 Hey guys I got everything working thank god. Thanks for all your help. When i start playing it there is virtually no noise. And when i bring the guitar close to me body the single coil hum goes totally away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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