metallisomething Posted April 2, 2009 Report Share Posted April 2, 2009 Lately if I touch my pickups (depending on which one is selected, of course) there will be a loud snapping sound, like a single crack. Doesn't always happen, but often. Singles and humbuckers. Yamaha pacifica, 5 way switch, 2 singles 1 humbucker. any ideas? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwedishLuthier Posted April 2, 2009 Report Share Posted April 2, 2009 Grounding problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Marossy Posted April 2, 2009 Report Share Posted April 2, 2009 Lately if I touch my pickups (depending on which one is selected, of course) there will be a loud snapping sound, like a single crack. Doesn't always happen, but often. Singles and humbuckers. Yamaha pacifica, 5 way switch, 2 singles 1 humbucker. any ideas? thanks Is it possibly static electricity? I've had a problem with static on a Strats with a single ply pickguard. The problem went away when I replaced it with a 3-ply pickguard. I used to getting popping and crackling sounds because I anchor my right hand on the guitar, and there would be a static buildup that would be released whenever I touched the strings or something metal that was connected to ground. Just a shot in the dark... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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