Gibson 500T noise

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Hello brothers,

I i'm having a little problem with my Gibson Explorer. When I use distortion and don't put my hands on the guitar, even with the volume knob at 0 (ZERO), there's a terrible noise like electricity or something. When i play it, is okay, and i don't use too much gain. I just play classic Blues and Rock n roll stuff. Anybody can help me? Is it normal because of the high output of the pick up or am I having a problem with my guitar? I´ve got an Charvel with a dimarzio super distortion on bridge and it's incredible quiet.

Thanks!

 

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Re: Gibson 500T noise

****ing Hails Man
Welcome to the forum
24 year old? ****ING FAG
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Q
someone will chime in.. and help yah But...
you forgot to mention that you plan to buy those seymour duncans and want help to decide to..
Pearly gates, custom custom, seth lover, etc?!!?!
Aproveita e pergunta isso tb Fag!
****ing Hails
J.P

 

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Re: Gibson 500T noise

ahahaha Thanks JP!

I really like the combo 500T/496R, the only problem is this noise, because for me, the tone is ok, but I would like to cool down a little bit, because i've been playing more blues/classic rock/southern rock stuff like Allman Brothers, Skynyrd, Blackfoot, Cactus, Zeppelin, Free, Bad Company and etc..
I know Pearly Gates is great for the neck, but how about the bridge? The same is ok? I like heavy and crunchy tones for the bridge, but not so heavy as a duncan distortion or Jb
Thanks and sorry for the amount of questions! heheh

 

[DML]

Re: Gibson 500T noise

Is your amp grounded? If it's not, that would be the cause of your noizeproblem.

 

[Lee_M.]

Re: Gibson 500T noise

I've had that problem with my old 496/500T set. You will need to unwire the pickups and trim back/cut at least 1" or so of the shielded wire. Then start with fresh solder.

I don't know why the noise happens, but if the pickup is hooked up properly/grounded/etc. then you will know that you need to try this approach. I had to do it with mine.

 

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Re: Gibson 500T noise

Thanks for the tips! I'll search for the right guy to do this for me, the noise drive me nervous.. or even change it for duncans, I really like the sound of the 500T/496R, but I've been playing more blues and classic rock, and they sound too heavy. I'm trying to find a set of duncans just to cool down a bit, but not so much..
At list, for hard rock, or any kinds of metal, it really kicks ass

 

[HarrisonDavid]

Re: Gibson 500T noise

Pearly gates in the bridge doesn't sound bad. Forum member Jolly has some clips for the PG in the bridge. It's been a long time don't know if they are still there. The PG would be alot more tame than the 500T.

 

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Re: Gibson 500T noise

yeah, i would love to try those PG
need that hard rockin tone from the 70's, like Cactus, Zeppelin, Free, Bad Company, Skynyrd...
well, let's see..first I want to solve this 500T pick up problem, and then go for the Duncan