Any ideas why my EMGs are so noisy?

[SheDoesntDoIt4Me]

I hear they are supposed to be so quiet, esp. near a monitor...but mine are pretty noisy. Any common issues with this? Thanks

[some_dude]

Re: Any ideas why my EMGs are so noisy?

Mine are dead silent.

[Nate]

Re: Any ideas why my EMGs are so noisy?

improper grounding on pots? i dunno..

Mine are dead silent.

[Warheart]

Re: Any ideas why my EMGs are so noisy?

do you mean a computer monitor?! cause that causes all kinds of problems for ANY pickup. try turning around in a circle with the guitar on...EMGs are quieter at rests, but they are also higher output, so they are more likely to pick up outside interference like radios and computer monitors. they seem to be pretty quiet under stage lights though, if that makes sense?

[jmh151]

Re: Any ideas why my EMGs are so noisy?

contact emg. mine are dead silent at all times