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Mrblanche
Username: Mrblanche

Registered: 1-2006
Posted on Thursday, March 01, 2007 - 8:20 am:   

I have a new (used) RG170 that has a very annoying electric buzz to it. Not a fret buzz, but a "hum" that is electrical in nature. It is the same no matter what position the pickup selector switch is in. It's worse if I touch the strings, but better if I touch the output jack. Any ideas for a cure?
Michaelkaufman
Username: Michaelkaufman

Registered: 11-2002
Posted on Thursday, March 01, 2007 - 4:45 pm:   

Sounds like the + and - are backwards on the output jack?

mk
Mrblanche
Username: Mrblanche

Registered: 1-2006
Posted on Friday, March 02, 2007 - 10:21 am:   

Possible. Looks like it has been repaired. The internal wire of the coax should be connected to the part that contacts the tip of the plug, right?
Mrblanche
Username: Mrblanche

Registered: 1-2006
Posted on Friday, March 02, 2007 - 11:56 am:   

Exactly right, other Michael (my name, too!). It looks like the jack had been replaced, and the wires were connected incorrectly. Switched them around, and a big difference!

No wonder I got it for such a bargain...
Michaelkaufman
Username: Michaelkaufman

Registered: 11-2002
Posted on Friday, March 02, 2007 - 2:55 pm:   

Sometimes you get lucky that way! Congrats!

mk

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