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All amplifiers hum a little to a certain extent. However, cables can acquire fairly large amounts of white noise - that depends on external influences. Guitar cables are especially susceptible to acquiring white noise because they are an unbalanced cable.
- Why is my amp making static noise?
- How do I stop the static sound on my amp?
- How do I get rid of white noise on my electric guitar?
Why is my amp making static noise?
your probably overdriving your amp. the way you said you have your amp set up.. with high gain and low volume, try doing the opposite. put your volume all the way up.. and put low gain.
How do I stop the static sound on my amp?
Purchase a noise suppressor pedal.
- Turn the noise reduction knob clockwise to reduce the ambient sound and feedback from the guitar.
- Play with the threshold knob until you do not hear static from your amp. You have to find the level for your specific guitar and amp.
How do I get rid of white noise on my electric guitar?
Single coil pickups are naturally a little noisy. Just like active electronics, the simple solution is to remove the troubling noise/frequencies with an equalizer. Another option is to use a noise gate pedal that will automatically mute your guitar when you are not playing.
