Bass Pickups and Radio Signals

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That takes me back to dingy rehearsal rooms, rubbish gear, hired amps and tons of youthful enthusiasm... and the local Taxi radio's coming through the speakers when you weren't playing. I remember one time picking up, what sounded like Russian radio!

Check your leads from guitar to amp, and any pedal leads. This is usually a symptom of unshielded leads. If it's your amp, then maybe it's time to have it serviced as well.
 
#3
AndrewM said:
So I recently discovered that when I plug in and turn on my amp, if I listen closely I can hear radio broadcasts coming through the amp! I suspect this is due to the pickups. Similar experiences?
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One of my combos does this. I use the mid-treble EQ knob as a station selector. At the 9 o'clock position I get classic rock. At the 11 position, contemporary country. At 2, it's - OHH NOOO - NPR!

I keep the amp in my family room and use it as a radio.

Just kidding, of course.
 
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