Members papa taco Posted March 27, 2006 Members Share Posted March 27, 2006 I've been getting some little popping noises while playing my Orville Gold Top Les Paul lately. Both pickups (neck Seth Lover, bridge Vintage Vibe HBP90) do it. It seems to happen if I touch the pickguard while playing. Strange. Anyway, I took the pickguard off. Doesn't do it anymore. Looks pretty cool too except for 2 holes where the pickguard screws into. How the {censored} could a pickguard create popping sounds? Oddest thing ever!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The Great Waldo Pepper Posted March 28, 2006 Members Share Posted March 28, 2006 First of all it is not a true Gibson what do you expect, Taco!? While we are on the topic where did you snag an Orville? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NoirAbattoir Posted March 28, 2006 Members Share Posted March 28, 2006 Yeah, that happens. I don't do it often, but it can happen. Adjust your picking style a bit to avoid it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NoirAbattoir Posted March 28, 2006 Members Share Posted March 28, 2006 It's just the pickguard tapping against the body when you hit it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dbx Posted March 28, 2006 Members Share Posted March 28, 2006 Static electricity on the pickguard plastic... (Really... ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members papa taco Posted March 28, 2006 Author Members Share Posted March 28, 2006 Originally posted by ColorsoundKid It's just the pickguard tapping against the body when you hit it. Yep that's what it is. But it's amazing how it gets amplfied by the pickups. Especially when I have delay on. This subtle popping in the background. Pisses me off. Anyway, I like it a lot without the pickguard now. Except for the 2 holes. Might put screws back in the holes or something. taco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members papa taco Posted March 28, 2006 Author Members Share Posted March 28, 2006 Originally posted by catalinbread While we are on the topic where did you snag an Orville? www.guitargai.com It's a beautiful guitar. Nearly mint when I got it. When I took it to a local guitar tech to put seth lovers and new tuners on it, the guy couldn't believe it. We were thinking it had never been played. ZERO fret wear. I would like to get an Orville/Greco/Tokai/Burny ES-335 at some point. taco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members t_e_l_e Posted March 28, 2006 Members Share Posted March 28, 2006 i have the same on my epi lp custom. weird thing is you can't fix the pickguard in any way on my gibby lp custom i have no issues. and i don't care at moment cause the epi is just my spare backup guitar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zachary vex Posted March 28, 2006 Members Share Posted March 28, 2006 if you determine it is static electricity, spray static-guard on a cloth and rub it on the pickguard. i have a bunch of cheap guitars that have that problem... in dry weather, the human hand rubbing on the pickguard plastic builds up static electricity. the test of whether it's tapping or static is to rub it lightly with the edge of your hand and see if it makes the noise without tapping the guitar. if it is a very sharp click, it's very likely it's static. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members riffpowers Posted March 28, 2006 Members Share Posted March 28, 2006 Originally posted by papa taco www.guitargai.com It's a beautiful guitar. Nearly mint when I got it. When I took it to a local guitar tech to put seth lovers and new tuners on it, the guy couldn't believe it. We were thinking it had never been played. ZERO fret wear. I would like to get an Orville/Greco/Tokai/Burny ES-335 at some point. taco Man I'm gasin for that lp junior on there now!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members YTLP Posted March 28, 2006 Members Share Posted March 28, 2006 I noticed the same noise from my Les Paul. Turns out that it was static electricity. I keep a used fabric softener dryer sheet in my case during the minter months to cure the problem. I place it on top of my pickguard in the case and when I'm ready to play I rub it on the pickgaurd a little and I'm good to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members preservation Posted March 28, 2006 Members Share Posted March 28, 2006 how have i never come across that website before ?!?! and p.s. - when i was 17 i had a les paul studio that did the same thing in winter... and the static guard will work... 6 years ago... i had a les paul ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mr_Creepy Posted March 28, 2006 Members Share Posted March 28, 2006 I have a 335 copy that does the same thing-static caused it. I use endust for electronics on it and that works well and doesn't discolor anything. If it is the pickguard hitting the body you might want to use a tiny piece of foam mouting tape (3M makes it ) under the spot that hits that will keep it stationary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sonaboy Posted March 28, 2006 Members Share Posted March 28, 2006 Originally posted by papa taco I've been getting some little popping noises while playing my Orville Gold Top Les Paul lately. Both pickups (neck Seth Lover, bridge Vintage Vibe HBP90) do it. It seems to happen if I touch the pickguard while playing. Strange. Anyway, I took the pickguard off. Doesn't do it anymore. Looks pretty cool too except for 2 holes where the pickguard screws into. How the {censored} could a pickguard create popping sounds? Oddest thing ever!!!! It's trying to turn away from the smell on your fingers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members AbbeSauniere Posted March 28, 2006 Members Share Posted March 28, 2006 Originally posted by sonaboy It's trying to turn away from the smell on your fingers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members papa taco Posted March 28, 2006 Author Members Share Posted March 28, 2006 Thanks for the advice on the static issue. I'll try dryer sheets and see if that clears it up. I originally thought it was from tapping the pickguard which in turn taps the body of the guitar, but maybe it is static on the guard. I'll report my findings if and when I figure it out. Sincerely, Stinky Fingers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.