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NasalFloss · November 5th, 2009, 12:44 PM

Hi y'all, only been playing a short length of time so forgive my ignorance.

The problem is that every time I touch the strings (or any other metal part of the tele) there is a clicking/popping sound. This only seems to happen when the neck pickup is active.

This didn't happen until yesterday (I've had the guitar for 3 months or so) and has been doing my head in.

Any advice would be great

Chris

(I got the CV squier and it's great!!!)

strumminsix · November 5th, 2009, 01:00 PM

sounds like she isn't grounded properly.

Frontier9 · November 5th, 2009, 02:29 PM

I wonder if you are experiencing static build up in the pick guard. It's happened to me. You can fix that problem by attaching aluminum foil to the back of the guard with spray-on adhesive. You would then have to make sure that the foil is grounded - usually the pots will take care of that problem if they touch the foil.

Some folks give the guard a wipe with a dryer sheet.

Mark Davis · November 5th, 2009, 03:07 PM

If it was a ground problem you would have noticed it the first time you plugged it in.

Id also say its a static problem since the CV's are shielded so well.

Static usually starts with it gets cold and heaters are used that dry out the air and cause static.

strumminsix · November 5th, 2009, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark Davis

If it was a ground problem you would have noticed it the first time you plugged it in.

Couldn't the ground wire come undone due to bouncing around the guitar and a cold solder joint?

Stylemaster · November 5th, 2009, 04:36 PM

I have the same problem on a partocaster I just put a GFS pickguard on the other day. I thought it was either that the neck pickup cover came unsoldered from the wire, or static electricity. Or both. The more I rub my hand rapidly on the pickguard (as a test) the worse it gets so I think static electricity has something to do with it.

Mark Davis · November 5th, 2009, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by strumminsix

Couldn't the ground wire come undone due to bouncing around the guitar and a cold solder joint?

Thats a possibility but if a ground wire did come off it would hum al the time not just when the strings were touched.

Sea Devil · November 5th, 2009, 04:57 PM

Some people put anti-static laundry sheets under the guard, or rub them on the outside of the guard, to fix this problem. If it's mild, breathing on it will make it go away.

NasalFloss · November 5th, 2009, 05:03 PM

Thanks guys, much appreciated. Don't know if it makes any difference, but when i said that it seemed to be the neck pickup only the same problems happen with the bridge. There also seems to be a buzz when i'm not touching it. I know there is a certain buzz from single coils but it seems to have gotten louder. Maybe it's just my imagination...

Mark Davis · November 5th, 2009, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NasalFloss

Thanks guys, much appreciated. Don't know if it makes any difference, but when i said that it seemed to be the neck pickup only the same problems happen with the bridge. There also seems to be a buzz when i'm not touching it. I know there is a certain buzz from single coils but it seems to have gotten louder. Maybe it's just my imagination...

Put the switch in the middle and see if that doesnt reduce the buzz.

November 5th, 2009, 12:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
NasalFloss NEW MEMBER! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: N. Ireland Age: 25 Posts: 9	Clicking sound... Hi y'all, only been playing a short length of time so forgive my ignorance. The problem is that every time I touch the strings (or any other metal part of the tele) there is a clicking/popping sound. This only seems to happen when the neck pickup is active. This didn't happen until yesterday (I've had the guitar for 3 months or so) and has been doing my head in. Any advice would be great Chris (I got the CV squier and it's great!!!) __________________ I prefer watching my tele to watching the telly

November 5th, 2009, 03:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
Mark Davis Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bakersfield Ca. Age: 59 Posts: 17,166	If it was a ground problem you would have noticed it the first time you plugged it in. Id also say its a static problem since the CV's are shielded so well. Static usually starts with it gets cold and heaters are used that dry out the air and cause static. __________________ I'm so blind my seeing eye dog needs glasses.

November 5th, 2009, 04:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
Stylemaster Tele-Meister Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Maplewood, NJ Age: 56 Posts: 401	I have the same problem on a partocaster I just put a GFS pickguard on the other day. I thought it was either that the neck pickup cover came unsoldered from the wire, or static electricity. Or both. The more I rub my hand rapidly on the pickguard (as a test) the worse it gets so I think static electricity has something to do with it. __________________ Guitars: '57 Strat, '68 ES 335, '72 Martin D28, '74 Jazz Bass, ESP Custom Strat, '04 LP DC Plus, '07 LP R0, Partocaster Amps: Fargen Blackbird 30, Peavey Classic 30, '65 Tremolux, Marshall AVT50 My 3D Artwork:http://www.andylackow.com

November 5th, 2009, 05:03 PM	#9 (permalink)
NasalFloss NEW MEMBER! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: N. Ireland Age: 25 Posts: 9	Thanks guys, much appreciated. Don't know if it makes any difference, but when i said that it seemed to be the neck pickup only the same problems happen with the bridge. There also seems to be a buzz when i'm not touching it. I know there is a certain buzz from single coils but it seems to have gotten louder. Maybe it's just my imagination... __________________ I prefer watching my tele to watching the telly

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November 5th, 2009, 01:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
strumminsix TDPRI Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicagoland Age: 34 Posts: 97	sounds like she isn't grounded properly.

November 5th, 2009, 02:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
Frontier9 Tele-Holic Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sunny New Jersey Age: 50 Posts: 607	I wonder if you are experiencing static build up in the pick guard. It's happened to me. You can fix that problem by attaching aluminum foil to the back of the guard with spray-on adhesive. You would then have to make sure that the foil is grounded - usually the pots will take care of that problem if they touch the foil. Some folks give the guard a wipe with a dryer sheet.

November 5th, 2009, 04:57 PM	#8 (permalink)
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