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I've been using a One Spot power supply for the last year. It's been totally dependable and has been in use A LOT so nothing but praise for it. Very simple and small to pack away. I guess the only thing is whether you are after a 'box' type format or more of a lead which is what the One Spot is. You can get various daisy chain connections for your pedals according to what number you need it to supply. For me it's been three and has been great. Recommended if it meets your needs.

[quote name='Ghost_Bass' timestamp='1419005494' post='2635668'] I would start by unplugging the laptop from the mains first. Don't know how it works in UK but over here the laptops PSU's introduce a lot of interference in audio gear (most noticeable on bass cab tweeters). [/quote] For me, any interference I can get in the environment I am testing the bass, is a good thing. I want noise rejection to be great on my basses as they get used in lots of high intensity environments. So the laptop was a good test against other basses I know work well. I think we are missing the point here! A desk lamp where I was soldering the bass was a good one to aggravate it. Smartphones and Laptop screens do drive basses crazy too. Thanks for the input mate.

Cheers guys. All great info. As stated above in previous posts, I've done all the work myself, and it's all sorted. No need to replace cts pots, they are serviceable, so if your tech won't do it, you certainly should! A pots a pot, as long as it's working and free from crap it's not going to sound any better/worse than the next one - really important to have original parts IMO.

Thanks Telebass. Exactly, that humbucker is a sound bet for noise rejection - funny that you've had ones wired incorrectly, how weird? Did they sound different when re-wired? For me, the pup was wired correctly, I think the pot would loose ground when the wiper was out of contact with the track (Possibly BS but in my mind that could be possible..!!), but I added some copper tape to the back of the guard which I brought round and up to the jack socket at the same time as pot strip and clean. Just around the pup area and over the pots (this connection to ground here is very necessary)..Therefore I can't tell what resolved the noise, but it's very very good now. No shielding needed in the cavity. Thanks though, that's handy to watch out for.

[quote name='KingBollock' timestamp='1418669772' post='2632193'] If it was me I'd shield the cavity first, though I suspect it'll take more than that from the way you describe it. Then I'd replace all the pots and wiring. If this sorts it out but you want it as original as it can be, you could use the new parts to eliminate the faulty part and then only replace that. Even good pots don't cost much so buying all new parts won't be expensive. In the end, if you only end up replacing one pot, you'll then have spares. [/quote] Very important to say what I've learnt/done: The CTS pots are serviceable, or rather, come apart so you can clean them. Especially with an older instrument, it's better to keep things stock. Took the one pot out, cleaned it all up, insulated the underside of the pick guard which makes contact with the pot fastening nuts. Soldered it back together and it's dead quiet and tone pot working perfectly. I might do a step by step topic on this as I found limited info especially regarding pots/cleaning. Thanks for all the help guys.

[quote name='HowieBass' timestamp='1418675096' post='2632273'] I'd suggest you check the soldering on the ground wires, particularly the jack socket before you replace the tone pot. [/quote] Thanks dude

if I touch any conductive part of the bass in isolation then it grounds it, I'm assuming (hoping) that means they are all in good contact. I think I might try that pesky tone pot as a first point. If I can get one locally then I could get on with it tomorrow.

Thanks guys, really helpful. Where do you get your pots from? And I assume the rating will be on the pot if I take it off. Shielding wise, copper is best, again where do you get it from? Also, if I put it underneath the scratch plate, does is have to connect to any conductive part within the cavity? Or is is literally simply acting as a defence just being there?

Can anyone help with what is no doubt a very simple problem on a very simple instrument. A JV Squire P Bass 1982 I've just picked up is quite noisey and will pick up interference from my laptop screen etc and is very sensitive to environmental noise/magnetic interference. Some pointers to help isolate this: - Tone control effects level of noise (of course!) - Very loud when I take my hands off the bass, but a similar noise when I'm grounding it just less of it, suspect I need to improve ground? - Tone pot is a little funny, i.e. opens up towards the 'closed' end of the control. - maybe the track is loosing contact and effecting ground here? - Seems less when volume is full up - no copper shielding inside cavity - not microphonic Knowing the P bass configuration, I am sure I can get this to be very quiet, just as all P's are. It's all standard/original apart from the Jack socket. Would love to get this sorted before I gig it just incase I get caught out. Never take a problem out on a gig - that's my motto! Thanks very very much in advance, Fingerz

Bought a JV P bass from Jamie (same mentioned above I assume!). Its an absolutely great instrument which he sold to me at a very reasonable price. Response was always really quick, friendly and helpful to any of my enquiries. He is one of the most reassuring people I've ever dealt with, which is great when you are sending money to someone you've never met, for an instrument you've not played! He was totally trustworthy and made sure he could be contacted if anything were to go wrong, not that I ever felt it would, just great to have such a thorough seller who understands these things. Also went out of his way to get the bass to me via friends and family to where I could pick the bass up easily. Highest recommendation from me, buy with peace of mind from this guy. Thanks Jamie.

Ah well, could still be a killing bass ! And it was used on some film from the future! Lol. I hate being cynical, but I love those 'it might be legendary so buy it' stories..

[quote name='Woodinblack' timestamp='1417984589' post='2625772'] My wife just hinted at wanting some Shure SE215 IEMs for christmas, she had difficultly last time she was on stage hearing and wanted to make sure she didn't have the same problems again. I must admit I wouldn't mind some - see how she gets on with hers. [/quote] 215's are cool, I've used them. They don't have so much going on in the low end but if you're using them alongside an amp you should find the lack of low end no probs at all in my experience.

[quote name='Curtis_Bass' timestamp='1417981197' post='2625729'] Thanks for advise so far guys . My budget would be at most £100, I was thinking in ear monitors because I would use them for the odd gig or just have there just incase it's a rough gig. So would I be able to just plug them into my amp like normal headphones or what? Sorry again for sounding dumb, I'm new to this sort of stuff, in ear wise I mean. [/quote] Yes they all use minijack/1/4" Adaptor just like your normal headphones. If you're using them in the band make sure whatever you like the sound of gives you a good 'seal'/ noise isolation. i.e you really want to not hear the acoustics in the room but the headphone sound on its own in a live setting, and I've found that having a less 'scooped' sound help to add definition in a live setting, so bare that in mind when choosing your headphones.

[quote name='AndyTravis' timestamp='1417994848' post='2625910'] This. [/quote] Exactly. How do they sound? Do YOU enjoy it?

Does the bass do it acoustically? That's a really good way to isolate electronics from the physical/set up issues. If not then sounds like you're found your problem. The only other thing I was initially thinking was how the Barts work? If there is some coil that is under the top two strings like a split hum bucking type system then it could be to do with the balance of the coils.. again, lowering one side would help massively with this..

Tom Barney. (I don't ever try to sound like him, but that tone... Ooooh!)

Yes budget has a lot to do with it. I have some magicsound in ear headphones that cost me around £30 - they are great. I chuck them in my case and use them all over the place for all sorts.. But they are not monitors. They are very EQ'd and built to flatter middle of the range audio equipment. I also use Sure 535's for touring which are very flat, if not mid heavy, but although not flattering, I enjoy the detail and quality they produce - much more 'monitor' like, and lots more money too. Moulds then go up from there (custom moulded in ear monitors).. I'm sure there's loads of headphones people recommend to you in this thread. Personally I've found AKG light on the bass side, lots of guys (bass players) like Audio Technika stuff. It also depends (sorry), on what you're plugging it into. Try to compare a few things if you can once you've had a few pointers on here maybe.. Happy Shopping!

Hey dude. Welcome to the club.