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Forum Ringside => Tech => Topic started by: Mr. Air on October 02, 2009, 07:34:39 PM

Title: Buzzing
Post by: Mr. Air on October 02, 2009, 07:34:39 PM

I've just made some modifications to my Pacifica 112. I changed the volume pot, the capacitor and added a treble bleed mod. Now the thing is buzzing when connected. Am I right in thinking that I haven't been too thorough with the grounding?

Title: Re: Buzzing
Post by: Philly Q on October 02, 2009, 11:30:03 PM

Sounds like it.  Does the buzz stop (or at least reduce) when you touch the strings or bridge?

Title: Re: Buzzing
Post by: Mr. Air on October 03, 2009, 09:02:06 AM

Quote from: Philly Q on October 02, 2009, 11:30:03 PM

Sounds like it.  Does the buzz stop (or at least reduce) when you touch the strings or bridge?

Yeah it does. The buzz is most significant with distortion added. Not so "present" when playing clean.

Title: Re: Buzzing
Post by: Philly Q on October 03, 2009, 11:18:46 AM

Well at least the ground wire from the bridge is properly connected.  Don't know what else to suggest, I'm afraid....

Title: Re: Buzzing
Post by: Ribboz on October 04, 2009, 07:56:39 PM

Sounds like your house isn't properly grounded. Its pretty common, but still bad.