I'm having an issue with my (practically) new Hilton pedal, but I suspect the problem is not the pedal itself, and thought I'd bounce it off the forumites before bothering Keith.
Basically it's this: I''m generating crackling sounds (more like clicks and pops, maybe) when engaging the pedal, similar to a potentiometer issue, only it's a Hilton, so no pots. I had a similar issue with my Goodrich, even after replacing the pot, and now I'm thinking the problem lies elsewhere.
The guitar is only a year old, the Hilton is new, and I'm experiencing crackle on both of my amps. So it's gotta be the cables, right? I seem to remember Greg Cutshaw mentioning that one's cables could have a negative effect on a VP. My cables seem to be fine-- crackle only happens when engaging the pedal--and they're not old, but they're not "high end" either. So what needs to happen here, exactly?
Thanks in advance, fellas.
Joe
Hilton volume pedal crackle
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Cracklin' Sounds.
It could be static electricity off of your clothes, shoes, carpet, or some other source. I've got a dimmer in my dining room that causes buzzing in a radio when plugged into that particular circuit.
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Cords
I had the same problem. Keith suggested cords and I finally replaced them, all of them.. He was right. No more problems.
Charlie
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