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Re: newbie bass amp question
On May 7, 11:01 pm, Benj <bjac...@iwaynet,net > wrote:
> On May 7, 6:13 pm, de...@url.co.nz (Derek Tearne) wrote:
>
> > cr...@earthlink,net <cr...@earthlink,net > wrote:
> > > have a Crate amp and am using a Rogue violin bass.
>
> > > please refresh my memory......what usually causes the "buzz" sound?
> > > been tweaking the dials and its still there. playing around 10 feet
> > > from amp if that matters..
>
> > Does the buzz go away when you touch the strings?
>
> If "yes" means bass needs more shielding in the electronics.
>
> > Does the buzz change if you turn around on the spot, or move to a
> > different part of the room?
>
> If "yes' means bass is pickup magnetic fields from transformers or the
> like (amp power transformer is a typical culprit)
>
> > Does the buzz go away if you use a different cable to connect you to
> > your amplifier?
>
> Means loose connection in cable. Throw the buzzy cable away or put new
> ends on it.
>
> Does the buzz go away when playing your Fender Jazz with both volume
> controls set to max?
>
> Means hum is magnetic and your other bass is a single coil type.
>
> If you play the Fender and turn the bridge volume to zero and the neck
> volume to max do you get the hum?
>
> If "yes" it again means that your Rogue is a single coil pickup just
> as is a Fender Jazz is when using only one pickup.
> (Note this does NOT apply to the "noiseless" Fender pickups. They will
> always be quieter regardless)
>
> Does it buzz if all the volumes on the bass is turned all the way
> down?
>
> If "yes' probably means hum is in the AMP and not the bass! (or might
> be in the cord)
>
> Some people solve the problem with a "noise gate". This is an
> automatic switch that kills your bass signal when the output falls
> below a preset level. Thus when you play a note it lets it through but
> when the note is gone it shuts off the hum. Personally I find them a
> bit annoying but they do kill that hum when you are not playing.
thx very much for the ideas to work on. I know I have cheap cables.
One is Fender brand but they make cheapies too. I guess its a whole
new thread on what cable to buy.
Anyone want to chime in with a few brands, etc?
thx - Craig
On May 7, 11:01 pm, Benj <bjac...@iwaynet,net > wrote:
> On May 7, 6:13 pm, de...@url.co.nz (Derek Tearne) wrote:
>
> > cr...@earthlink,net <cr...@earthlink,net > wrote:
> > > have a Crate amp and am using a Rogue violin bass.
>
> > > please refresh my memory......what usually causes the "buzz" sound?
> > > been tweaking the dials and its still there. playing around 10 feet
> > > from amp if that matters..
>
> > Does the buzz go away when you touch the strings?
>
> If "yes" means bass needs more shielding in the electronics.
>
> > Does the buzz change if you turn around on the spot, or move to a
> > different part of the room?
>
> If "yes' means bass is pickup magnetic fields from transformers or the
> like (amp power transformer is a typical culprit)
>
> > Does the buzz go away if you use a different cable to connect you to
> > your amplifier?
>
> Means loose connection in cable. Throw the buzzy cable away or put new
> ends on it.
>
> Does the buzz go away when playing your Fender Jazz with both volume
> controls set to max?
>
> Means hum is magnetic and your other bass is a single coil type.
>
> If you play the Fender and turn the bridge volume to zero and the neck
> volume to max do you get the hum?
>
> If "yes" it again means that your Rogue is a single coil pickup just
> as is a Fender Jazz is when using only one pickup.
> (Note this does NOT apply to the "noiseless" Fender pickups. They will
> always be quieter regardless)
>
> Does it buzz if all the volumes on the bass is turned all the way
> down?
>
> If "yes' probably means hum is in the AMP and not the bass! (or might
> be in the cord)
>
> Some people solve the problem with a "noise gate". This is an
> automatic switch that kills your bass signal when the output falls
> below a preset level. Thus when you play a note it lets it through but
> when the note is gone it shuts off the hum. Personally I find them a
> bit annoying but they do kill that hum when you are not playing.
thx very much for the ideas to work on. I know I have cheap cables.
One is Fender brand but they make cheapies too. I guess its a whole
new thread on what cable to buy.
Anyone want to chime in with a few brands, etc?
thx - Craig
Re: newbie bass amp question
crw59@earthlink,net <crw59@earthlink,net > wrote:
> thx very much for the ideas to work on. I know I have cheap cables.
> One is Fender brand but they make cheapies too. I guess its a whole
> new thread on what cable to buy.
> Anyone want to chime in with a few brands, etc?
Bad cables usually cause crackles and other nasty noises, but rarely
hums - well not if they're actually still getting a signal to your amp
anyway.
It's worth while getting good cables, they crackle less and are less
likely to let you down on a gig - good quality cables and connectors can
last you for decades.
I have a ProCo cable that has lasted for well over ten years - although
one of the connectors needed replacement due to airline damage...
Various people will chime in for their favourite cables - and there
probably won't be any concensus *except* for DON'T buy MONSTER cables.
I think that's as near to being universally accepted lore as anything is
around here.
--- Derek
--
Derek Tearne - derek@url.co.nz
Many Hands - Trans Cultural Music from Aotearoa/New Zealand
http :// www .manyhands.co.nz/
crw59@earthlink,net <crw59@earthlink,net > wrote:
> thx very much for the ideas to work on. I know I have cheap cables.
> One is Fender brand but they make cheapies too. I guess its a whole
> new thread on what cable to buy.
> Anyone want to chime in with a few brands, etc?
Bad cables usually cause crackles and other nasty noises, but rarely
hums - well not if they're actually still getting a signal to your amp
anyway.
It's worth while getting good cables, they crackle less and are less
likely to let you down on a gig - good quality cables and connectors can
last you for decades.
I have a ProCo cable that has lasted for well over ten years - although
one of the connectors needed replacement due to airline damage...
Various people will chime in for their favourite cables - and there
probably won't be any concensus *except* for DON'T buy MONSTER cables.
I think that's as near to being universally accepted lore as anything is
around here.
--- Derek
--
Derek Tearne - derek@url.co.nz
Many Hands - Trans Cultural Music from Aotearoa/New Zealand
http :// www .manyhands.co.nz/
Re: newbie bass amp question
>>>>>>Various people will chime in for their favourite cables - and there
probably won't be any concensus *except* for DON'T buy MONSTER cables<<<<<<<
I wish this word would have gotten to me a few weeks earlier. I bought a
speaker cab and the salesman said "I'll grab you a cable". I didn't really
pay any attention (my fault). It was a Monster cable which I didn't really
think anything about at the time but when I got home and saw the price:
$39.00 for a 3' speaker cable...whoa, now I see why he wanted to pick the
cable.
But I must admit it is a "monster cable". The cord it's self is huge with
a fabric weave cover and gold plated plugs. But I seriously doubt my
GenzBenz amp and home made 1x15 with a Carvin proline speaker is going to
notice the difference. (if you're wondering the cab was a GK 2x10 that I
returned and put towards a MarkBass combo)
SotR
>>>>>>Various people will chime in for their favourite cables - and there
probably won't be any concensus *except* for DON'T buy MONSTER cables<<<<<<<
I wish this word would have gotten to me a few weeks earlier. I bought a
speaker cab and the salesman said "I'll grab you a cable". I didn't really
pay any attention (my fault). It was a Monster cable which I didn't really
think anything about at the time but when I got home and saw the price:
$39.00 for a 3' speaker cable...whoa, now I see why he wanted to pick the
cable.
But I must admit it is a "monster cable". The cord it's self is huge with
a fabric weave cover and gold plated plugs. But I seriously doubt my
GenzBenz amp and home made 1x15 with a Carvin proline speaker is going to
notice the difference. (if you're wondering the cab was a GK 2x10 that I
returned and put towards a MarkBass combo)
SotR
