JeSuisSkeleton Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 (edited) I have three basses, and all of them have developed similar problems. They're all active (Ibanez SR500, Ibanez BTB406QM, Music Man Stingray 4 3EQ), and there seems to be some kind of problem with their circuit boards. I think there might be some kind of contact on the boards that shouldn't be happening. The Stingray is at the Gallery getting fixed (took it in 13th Jan, heard nothing from them...), the BTB is almost unplayable through an amp; sometimes it works but mostly it crackles, makes popping noises, cuts out randomly and general white noise. The SR500 is the least problematic; every now and then there'll be a pop sound through the amp (definitely not the amp, I've tried several different ones). Any idea what's causing the same sort of problem in these? The Stingray's issue is a recurring fault from a couple of years ago, but I'm suspicious about how both my Ibanezs have sprung the same problem within a few months of each other. The electricity safety report thing for the house I'm living in at the moment says the electrics are 'satisfactory', and are 35+ years old. Is that likely to cause any kind of issue in the basses? Maybe a surge of some kind? They're all giving me electric shocks from time to time too, which is annoying. Any advice is appreciated Edited February 22, 2011 by JeSuisSkeleton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou7shined Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 How old are your guitar leads? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeSuisSkeleton Posted February 22, 2011 Author Share Posted February 22, 2011 [quote name='Ou7shined' post='1137663' date='Feb 22 2011, 08:31 PM']How old are your guitar leads? [/quote] They're all new! Less than three months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lettsguitars Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 i had a similar problem with my guitar amps (two fenders)considered the electrics as i live in rented house where everything is dodgy. i put it down to dirty pots on both amps in the end. a good swivel on the knobs did the trick (ooh yes) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmstone Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 (edited) Warning: IANAS (stop sniggering at the back! I am not a sparks in case you were wondering!) I would have said there is almost definitely something wrong with the electrics in you house or maybe the amp - like a problem with the earth or something?? I think you can get an earth tester to find out.. Edit: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=4005"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=4005[/url] Edit 2: [url="http://www.amazon.co.uk/PK-Green-Socket-Safety-Tester/dp/B003337BLM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1298408039&sr=8-1"]http://www.amazon.co.uk/PK-Green-Socket-Sa...8039&sr=8-1[/url] Edited February 22, 2011 by jmstone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Im a sparky If the wiring in your house is 35+ years old and not been upgraded at any point then it wont be "satisfactory" at all. There are only 2 outcomes of a report though satisfactory and unsatisfactory so dont read too much into it already sounding a bit Pah satisfactory, thats the same as a brand new house would get. If you are getting shocks then the most probable cause is lack of correct earth bonding in your house- 1-Can you see a large green /yellow earth wire coming from anywhere going into the fuse box? 2-If you have Gas and Water are they both bonded with a large earth wire from the fuse box? Even if they are present without testing properly you cant tell if there is an actual good earth. If you put up some pics of the fuseboard and mains cutout/meter etc I could tell some very obvious faults from there and possibly the vaildity of your certificate. Is the report done by an NIC registered firm or similar outfit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lettsguitars Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 [quote name='stingrayPete1977' post='1137768' date='Feb 22 2011, 09:34 PM']Im a sparky If the wiring in your house is 35+ years old and not been upgraded at any point then it wont be "satisfactory" at all. There are only 2 outcomes of a report though satisfactory and unsatisfactory so dont read too much into it already sounding a bit Pah satisfactory, thats the same as a brand new house would get. If you are getting shocks then the most probable cause is lack of correct earth bonding in your house- 1-Can you see a large green /yellow earth wire coming from anywhere going into the fuse box? 2-If you have Gas and Water are they both bonded with a large earth wire from the fuse box? Even if they are present without testing properly you cant tell if there is an actual good earth. If you put up some pics of the fuseboard and mains cutout/meter etc I could tell some very obvious faults from there and possibly the vaildity of your certificate. Is the report done by an NIC registered firm or similar outfit?[/quote] i must introduce you to my landlord! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou7shined Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 [quote name='stingrayPete1977' post='1137768' date='Feb 22 2011, 09:34 PM']Im a sparky .......[/quote] I never knew. Expect some annoying PM's about tips for wiring up my workshop/shed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Oh No what have I let myself in for?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LawrenceH Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 [quote name='stingrayPete1977' post='1137850' date='Feb 22 2011, 10:30 PM']Oh No what have I let myself in for?! [/quote] You're fooked, mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icastle Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 [quote name='Ou7shined' post='1137796' date='Feb 22 2011, 09:46 PM']Expect some annoying PM's about tips for wiring up my workshop/shed. [/quote] Tip 1 - Never test cables by licking them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 [quote name='stingrayPete1977' post='1137850' date='Feb 22 2011, 10:30 PM']Oh No what have I let myself in for?! [/quote] Noted. I also noted that you seemed to know a thing or two about repairing rust damage in the bodywork of a car. and your Stingrays... if you were a woman I'd ask you out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou7shined Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 [quote name='icastle' post='1138020' date='Feb 23 2011, 01:14 AM']Tip 1 - Never test cables by licking them... [/quote] I'll try and remember that next time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icastle Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 [quote name='Ou7shined' post='1138040' date='Feb 23 2011, 01:52 AM']I'll try and remember that next time. [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Jose, Those are my favourite things in that order really, Old cars then the Stingrays but I appreciate the kind words Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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