TS-7 tubescreamer noise
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Agileguy_101
Master of his Domain
Re: TS-7 tubescreamer noise
Noisy compared to what? If it's noisy compared to no pedal, then that's to be expected. Any pedal will add noise.
Noisy compared to what? If it's noisy compared to no pedal, then that's to be expected. Any pedal will add noise.
Chickenwings
Alnico 6/8
Re: TS-7 tubescreamer noise
any dirt box will add some noise, thats the nature of the beast. Even the rwrp positions on a strat make some hum, as do humbucking pickups in other guitars. Nothing is totally noiseless. There is a possibility that your strat has always hummed in all 5 positions, just less pronounced in position 2 and 4. This hum may be caused by inadequate shielding and grounding which will make it susceptible to various types of interference.
First thing you need to do is work out where the hum is coming from - guitar, pedal, cable or amp. My guess is that its the guitar so the advice re: rolling off the volume knob is a good start. If it persists then the noise is coming from further down the line. Try a guitar with humbuckers and see if there is a noticeable difference also.
any dirt box will add some noise, thats the nature of the beast. Even the rwrp positions on a strat make some hum, as do humbucking pickups in other guitars. Nothing is totally noiseless. There is a possibility that your strat has always hummed in all 5 positions, just less pronounced in position 2 and 4. This hum may be caused by inadequate shielding and grounding which will make it susceptible to various types of interference.
First thing you need to do is work out where the hum is coming from - guitar, pedal, cable or amp. My guess is that its the guitar so the advice re: rolling off the volume knob is a good start. If it persists then the noise is coming from further down the line. Try a guitar with humbuckers and see if there is a noticeable difference also.
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jimbo1
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Re: TS-7 tubescreamer noise
The ts7 is noisy compared to my old ts5. With the volume up while not playing, 2 and 4 used to be a lot quiter through the ts5. I should tell you though the outlet where the amp is plugged in is not grounded. I have to definatly fix that.... got a few nice shocks in the past.
Will an ungrounded amp make a lot more noise?
The ts7 is noisy compared to my old ts5. With the volume up while not playing, 2 and 4 used to be a lot quiter through the ts5. I should tell you though the outlet where the amp is plugged in is not grounded. I have to definatly fix that.... got a few nice shocks in the past.
Will an ungrounded amp make a lot more noise?
Bludave
New member
Re: TS-7 tubescreamer noise
Yes. Get that fixed then see what happens.
The ts7 is noisy compared to my old ts5. With the volume up while not playing, 2 and 4 used to be a lot quiter through the ts5. I should tell you though the outlet where the amp is plugged in is not grounded. I have to definatly fix that.... got a few nice shocks in the past.
Yes. Get that fixed then see what happens.
