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Forum Ringside => Pickups => Topic started by: TwilightOdyssey on June 30, 2005, 03:10:17 PM

Title: Radio Interference with VHII
Post by: TwilightOdyssey on June 30, 2005, 03:10:17 PM

Last night was my second reheearsal with the VHII-equipped s00per strat, and just like last week, it sounded amazing!!

I did, however, notice one problem, which also occured at my home, but I assumed it was an abberation ... I was picking up what sounded like AM radio!

Is there any additional shielding I can do to eliminate the problem?

Thanx in advance ....

ps: I played through a single channel Roccaforte head last night; that amp is scary good!!!!

Title: Radio Interference with VHII
Post by: Ratrod on June 30, 2005, 05:05:15 PM

So what was on, any good music?

There's a metallic foil available you can stick on the back of you pickguard.

Title: Radio Interference with VHII
Post by: TwilightOdyssey on June 30, 2005, 05:08:14 PM

The foil is there. I'm gonna try lining the pickup cavity with some foil and see if that helps.

Title: Radio Interference with VHII
Post by: Tim on June 30, 2005, 05:38:18 PM

The VHII has a hefty coil offset so if you're in a high RF situation it will pickup it up quicker than a symmetrically wound pair of coils.
It might be an idea to screen the wiring cavity-also put a bit of insulation over the 2 con so that you don't get into trouble with the cavity screening.

Glad you're digging the tone..........it's a very'adult' tone and it takes a bit of getting used to as there's no where to hide.Keeps you on your toes :lol: .

Title: Radio Interference with VHII
Post by: TwilightOdyssey on June 30, 2005, 05:42:36 PM

Let's see ... NYC, by definition, IS high RF!!! LOL

Thanx for the tips, Tim. I am totally in love with the tone I'm getting!
It's like the Strat was reborn! I think I'm addicted to offset coils, btw.

Title: Radio Interference with VHII
Post by: Tim on June 30, 2005, 05:46:11 PM

Cool PDT_015

Title: Radio Interference with VHII
Post by: chrisola on July 01, 2005, 02:26:35 PM

Anyone thinking Spinal Tap??  8)

Title: Radio Interference with VHII
Post by: PhilKing on July 01, 2005, 03:38:51 PM

I was thinking Hendrix - I had the same problem with my PRS with VHII's yesterday.  Having said that I think my house here is the RF interference center of the universe.

After a year in the UK, I had forgotten all about this - I got rid of some of it by changing leads and pedals around.  I am wondering what my Irish Tours will sound like  PDT_018

Title: Radio Interference with VHII
Post by: TwilightOdyssey on July 02, 2005, 12:42:32 AM

PhilKing ... actually, my Irish Tour is fine!
You're practically a neighbour of mine, so I think we're in the same boat. :)

Title: Radio Interference with VHII
Post by: dooogz on July 02, 2005, 11:42:00 AM

clips please lol, id love to hear sum of this radio ;)!

Title: Radio Interference with VHII
Post by: jt on July 02, 2005, 01:24:05 PM

Quote from: dooogz

clips please lol, id love to hear sum of this radio ;)!

 :lol:  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:


 :D  8)

Title: Radio Interference with VHII
Post by: Eddie Van Halen on July 03, 2005, 01:48:31 PM

Quote from: chrisola

Anyone thinking Spinal Tap??  8)

yeh - thats why i read the post lol