LukeJackson Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 hey guys, so i have a ESP LTD F-105 It hasnt always had this problem but lately has had a really low output (6 months or so), its not the strings they have been changed, its not the battery that has also been changed, the low B has a really loud output but everything else seems to disappear, any advice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiltyG565 Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 you haven't screwed the pickup down? im not much of a tech head, but its either something very simple, or something like, your preamp is fecked. couldn't diagnose it myself though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacker Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 What you [i]may[/i] be hearing, with this low output, is the active circuit not being engaged due to it not being powered by the battery. Have a look at the battery terminals, esp if it's the push contact. This is a known problem with MM basses that have the flip-up battery compartment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiltyG565 Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 yes, that sounds like what it could be. the only time my active bass ever has a low output is when the battery is low. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Double check that 'new' battery too, sometimes they are flat before you even open the packet! Or sometimes I have left a bass plugged in and flattened it that way, not for many years now though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeJackson Posted August 31, 2012 Author Share Posted August 31, 2012 i put a new battery in this morning, still really low :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Could be a duff jack socket too, if it does not contact fully it wont turn the pre amp on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iconic Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 Changed the lead? I've just had one with a super high resistance.......fender custom shop cable too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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