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Topic: Gibson br-9 buzzing problem |
Christopher Hillman
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Manchester, UK
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Posted 7 Sep 2012 3:19 am |
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Hi everyone,
Just bought a Gibson Br-9 from online.
I tuned it up and played it for a bit and its amazing
The only problem is there seems to be an earth type buzzing whenever you touch the strings with the Bar or metal finger picks. Its a bit too noticeable so needs sorting, so i'm hoping i can sort it out pretty soon as i really want to start using it.
Any ideas? i took it appart and the earth wire seems attached to the bridge well although i havnt had the pickup out.
Also if anyone can help me out with the date of this instrument? i read it was the serial number on the pots that you need to look for. on the tone it says: 134316 and bellow that 1054. but the volume (pictured bellow) says 134230 The pickups have the adjustable polls too, so guessing its early.
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Rich Hlaves
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Wildomar, California, USA
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Posted 10 Sep 2012 7:15 am
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Usually these things get quieter when you touch the strings. The P90 style pickup is noted for being a bit noisey. Have you tried rotating and twisting the guitar with it plugged in to see if this is a RFI problem?
Checking the connections at the output jack would be a good idea too.
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Jerry Kippola
From:
UP Michigan, USA
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Posted 10 Sep 2012 4:58 pm
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| Got a meter---check for near 0 ohms continuity between the bridge and output jack nut. |
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Stephen Cowell
From:
Round Rock, Texas, USA
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Posted 10 Sep 2012 6:15 pm
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Your pots are 1952 and 1953, I believe.
Touch the pole pieces of the pickup and see if you get a buzz... if so, the windings have shorted to the pole-piece frame, meaning that you inject humm/buzz whenever you touch the ground of the guitar, including the bridge/strings. Good luck!
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