Weird Farting/Distortion in AMP

[ashtray]

As stated above, could definitely be your bass. Best way to troubleshoot is to separate components and test them: bass, amp, and cab.

Try a different bass with your rig. Same problem? Then not your bass. Try a different cab. Same problem? Not your cab. Etc.

Try your bass at a local music store and see if it happens there - if you don’t have a second rig to test it through.

Lowering your pickup is as easy as carefully turning a screwdriver. (Push down on the pickup while turning screwdriver - this takes tension off the screw’s threads and lessens the likeliness of stripping the screw head with too much force.)

 

[hogrt123]

After further troubleshooting with my other bass. The distortion only happens on the amp when I play hardly. This happens on both basses, however, the strings are very close to the PUPs on both basses. The distortion sounds worse on the shecter because it has more fret buzz being amplified. I realized that this is only an issue now because the amp picks up on so much more the last one did and makes it much louder. So the distortion is just a combination of fret buzz and strings being too close to PUPs. Although I haven't confirmed this yet as I haven't had my bass set up but I think this assumption is more than fair.

 

[RoaDan]

I have used the LH500 for a couple of years now and it is, in my never to be humble opinion, one of the best amps out there. The way the tone controls work with the volume control took a bit of getting used to and reading the manual is definitely advised. I use two 410 cabs for the reason "Wasnex" stated. One cab is OK but does not give full tonal output. Even at lower volume gigs it sounds better with 810's. But no matter, when you get it dialed in you will, more than likely, be very satisfied.

 

[hogrt123]

I have used the LH500 for a couple of years now and it is, in my never to be humble opinion, one of the best amps out there. The way the tone controls work with the volume control took a bit of getting used to and reading the manual is definitely advised. I use two 410 cabs for the reason "Wasnex" stated. One cab is OK but does not give full tonal output. Even at lower volume gigs it sounds better with 810's. But no matter, when you get it dialed in you will, more than likely, be very satisfied.

Thanks. What is your EQ set to? And what are the controls on your bass at?

 

[tavesd]

Glad you're zeroing in on what is likely the problem. You can check out any of the articles here for set up tutorials/tips and probably sort out the fret buzz and string height pretty quick. Go slow with any adjustments, and you won't do anything that can't be reversed if it doesn't improve your situation.

ALL BASIC SETUP QUESTIONS ANSWERED HERE

 

[Skip Chucker]

Sorry, the devil in me had too......

I have not productive to add to the discussion.

I'm just here to say that this is the greatest comedy film of all time. Mel Brooks is a genius. And this thread really needs a new sheriff.

That is all.


Please continue your regularly scheduled over analysis of what is most likely a very simple problem.

"Doc, it hurts when I do this." "So stop doing that." Problem solved.

 

[RoaDan]

Thanks. What is your EQ set to? And what are the controls on your bass at?

Volume=2 o'clock / Low=noon / Mid=3 o'clock and hi=2 o'clock. I use the compressor and also the hi-boost. The mids cut clearly through with a nice balance all around and plenty of head-room... sometimes a little too much. I use a P-bass with Quarter Pounders for the more bluesy material and I use an LTD B-204 as my go-to... stock set up.

 

[RoaDan]

Thanks. What is your EQ set to? And what are the controls on your bass at?

Missed the part about the instrument volume... I usually sit at about 1/4 to 1/3 on the volume. This gives me a lot of leeway...