Squier P-Bass Problems

Eric052492 · 01-10-2009, 07:22 PM

Hey, I recently got a squier P-bass and i noticed that it makes a buzzing sound. However, when i touch the strings, or other metal parts of the guitar, it stops. I had brought it over to guitar center and they said that nothing is wrong with it, they said they couldn't even hear the buzzing. I've tried several different amps and different cables and they all buzz.. Does anyone know if this is normal? If not, any ideas on what it is? I told the guitar tech it might be a grounding problem but he tested all the parts and said they were all grounded.. Thanks

dennistruckdriver · 01-11-2009, 08:05 PM

It is the ground. It may be caused by ambient conditions, such as televisions, fluorescent lights, electric motors, computers, or even old wiring in the walls.

Eric052492 · 01-12-2009, 05:06 PM

Would there be a way to stop the buzzing if one of those problems is causing it? (shielding tape, etc) because it does it in all the rooms of my house, or maybe a higher end surge protector?

dennistruckdriver · 01-12-2009, 05:19 PM

There is some kind of a device that suppresses the buzz, but I forget what it's called. One of you ex-spurts out there help this guy out!

Eric052492 · 01-12-2009, 05:45 PM

I've seen noise suppressing pedals by boss, I might have to go try one out. Thanks!

dennistruckdriver · 01-12-2009, 06:18 PM

'Power conditioner'.....I just Googled it....

01-10-2009, 07:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
Eric052492 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Garden City, New York Posts: 347 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Squier P-Bass Problems Hey, I recently got a squier P-bass and i noticed that it makes a buzzing sound. However, when i touch the strings, or other metal parts of the guitar, it stops. I had brought it over to guitar center and they said that nothing is wrong with it, they said they couldn't even hear the buzzing. I've tried several different amps and different cables and they all buzz.. Does anyone know if this is normal? If not, any ideas on what it is? I told the guitar tech it might be a grounding problem but he tested all the parts and said they were all grounded.. Thanks __________________ Guitars/Bass -Alpine White Epiphone Les Paul Custom -Squier Stratocaster HSS -Pete Wentz Signature Squier Precision Bass Amplification -Epiphone Studio 15R -Fender Frontman 212R -Fender Rumble 15 Bass Combo Amp Effects -Boss DS-1 Distortion Pedal -Edirol UA-4FX

01-11-2009, 08:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
dennistruckdriver V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 25,417 Thanks: 365 Thanked 816 Times in 168 Posts	Re: Squier P-Bass Problems It is the ground. It may be caused by ambient conditions, such as televisions, fluorescent lights, electric motors, computers, or even old wiring in the walls.

01-12-2009, 05:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
Eric052492 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Garden City, New York Posts: 347 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Squier P-Bass Problems Would there be a way to stop the buzzing if one of those problems is causing it? (shielding tape, etc) because it does it in all the rooms of my house, or maybe a higher end surge protector? __________________ Guitars/Bass -Alpine White Epiphone Les Paul Custom -Squier Stratocaster HSS -Pete Wentz Signature Squier Precision Bass Amplification -Epiphone Studio 15R -Fender Frontman 212R -Fender Rumble 15 Bass Combo Amp Effects -Boss DS-1 Distortion Pedal -Edirol UA-4FX

01-12-2009, 05:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
dennistruckdriver V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 25,417 Thanks: 365 Thanked 816 Times in 168 Posts	Re: Squier P-Bass Problems There is some kind of a device that suppresses the buzz, but I forget what it's called. One of you ex-spurts out there help this guy out!

01-12-2009, 05:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
Eric052492 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Garden City, New York Posts: 347 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Squier P-Bass Problems I've seen noise suppressing pedals by boss, I might have to go try one out. Thanks! __________________ Guitars/Bass -Alpine White Epiphone Les Paul Custom -Squier Stratocaster HSS -Pete Wentz Signature Squier Precision Bass Amplification -Epiphone Studio 15R -Fender Frontman 212R -Fender Rumble 15 Bass Combo Amp Effects -Boss DS-1 Distortion Pedal -Edirol UA-4FX

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01-12-2009, 06:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
dennistruckdriver V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 25,417 Thanks: 365 Thanked 816 Times in 168 Posts	Re: Squier P-Bass Problems 'Power conditioner'.....I just Googled it....

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