Members Misha Posted October 12, 2010 Members Share Posted October 12, 2010 I have a Fender CP 60's Strat that I love! However, it's noisy! I like the sound of the single coils (Custom 69's) but I seriously thought about replacing them with noiseless pickups. I decided to get a Boss Noise Supressor pedal, the NS-2 and I'm glad I did because I like the result and will keep my Classic Player stock for now on! Now, I would like to know how many of you use a noise supressor in their setting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mrbrown49 Posted October 12, 2010 Members Share Posted October 12, 2010 Noise is rarely a big issue for me and my main guitars are a strat and an ibanez artist fitted with p90s. Both are shielded pretty well and I suspect that helps some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members richey888 Posted October 12, 2010 Members Share Posted October 12, 2010 Just another link in the chain to degrade tone IMO. Roll yer volume knob back if it's too much between songs (assuming here that you are in a band; if no, my bad). Been a Strat Cat and Tele-wrangler for years and years, switch to a clean channel of roll off volume knob during silent parts. Do you have a lot of effects? If it's off the hook 60-cycle hum, you may have a bad pedal or patch cord adding to it. Are you all amped up on gain all the time? Just some things to consider.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Misha Posted October 12, 2010 Author Members Share Posted October 12, 2010 I just play at home or with my teacher, sometimes with friends! When I roll off the voule knob until enough of the noise disappears, the sound is altered too much. One thing though: I don't use my NS-2 because I play loud and with lots of gain, I use it because I play at bedroom volume and without the noise gate, the noise is almsot as loud as I want the guitar to sound!! It only hums that much with the CP 60's, no need for the NS-2 with my other guitars... (humbuckers pickups). The pedal was less expensive than new pickups! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mrbrown49 Posted October 12, 2010 Members Share Posted October 12, 2010 You may have something else going on, that sounds excessive. Check your guitar wiring for ground loops and shield the cavity if it isnt already. Also, get away from any computer CRTs, flourescent lights, and any other common noise radiators if you can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Misha Posted October 12, 2010 Author Members Share Posted October 12, 2010 My guitar could use a pro setup. I'm thinking about bringing it to the tech during the week. I thought about a grounding issue too. The tech could look at this at the same time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jacobarber Posted October 12, 2010 Members Share Posted October 12, 2010 Sufficient shielding and conditioned power will typically alleviate a huge portion of signal chain noise while not affecting your tone in any way at all. I'd rather fix the problem at the source instead of stick a band-aid on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Faber Posted October 12, 2010 Members Share Posted October 12, 2010 Good shielding will do the job imho. I've had a couple of guitar shielded and I've been surprised both times that it made so great a difference to the noise. If all else fails there is always the Suhr backplate system which is expensive but really works Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members steve_man Posted October 12, 2010 Members Share Posted October 12, 2010 tried a decimator pedal...it was horrible...took it right back for a refund...totally jacked up my tone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Misha Posted October 12, 2010 Author Members Share Posted October 12, 2010 I had a Decimator in the past and I sold it. I had no use for a noise gate, then... I prefer my NS-2 and it's useful to me, this time! I'll ask the tech to shield the guitar, this week. I've heard about the Suhr backplate but knowing how expensive it is, I prefer my NS-2 which is working well and cheaper! This tech is good but the wait is often loooooong with him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mnhhngbfs Posted October 12, 2010 Members Share Posted October 12, 2010 i don't care about noise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dewysoss Posted October 12, 2010 Members Share Posted October 12, 2010 yeah but I also play with a {censored}load of gain at really loud volumes, so I get a TON of feedback if I'm not careful without one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members billybilly Posted October 12, 2010 Members Share Posted October 12, 2010 I have a Fender CP 60's Strat that I love! However, it's noisy! I like the sound of the single coils (Custom 69's) but I seriously thought about replacing them with noiseless pickups. I decided to get a Boss Noise Supressor pedal, the NS-2 and I'm glad I did because I like the result and will keep my Classic Player stock for now on! Now, I would like to know how many of you use a noise supressor in their setting! Correct me if I am wrong but aren't 69's not reverse wound? I play mainly in position 2 and 4 and have never had a problem with noise. Maybe just change the middle pickup with a reverse wound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zantor9 Posted October 12, 2010 Members Share Posted October 12, 2010 I just put down no even though i use a HUSH processor (rack mount). But i hear many good things about MXR's Smart Gate pedal. I would have gotten that if i didn't get this HUSH processor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members -Andrew- Posted October 12, 2010 Members Share Posted October 12, 2010 i've not had very good luck with the ns-2...i felt like it messed with my attack and sustain way too much, even when dialed in on the lowest settings, and just overall messed up my tone. if you begin to notice this, i would suggest the isp decimator or the mxr smart gate because they're supposed to do an awesome job of suppressing excess noise without messing with your tone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Misha Posted October 12, 2010 Author Members Share Posted October 12, 2010 Correct me if I am wrong but aren't 69's not reverse wound? I play mainly in position 2 and 4 and have never had a problem with noise. Maybe just change the middle pickup with a reverse wound. You are right! They are not reverse wound! I was thinking about buying Fender Custom Shop Fat 50s, those are reverse wound, but it would have been more expensive than the Boss pedal. If I get tired of the NS-2, I will think about changing only the middle pickup! It's a very good idea! Thank's for the suggestion! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cratz2 Posted October 12, 2010 Members Share Posted October 12, 2010 Put me down for one 'No' vote. Gain makes things more complicated as does playing around compressors, tube TVs or monitors, rheostats, flourescent lights... and DEFINITELY in a building with a poor ground. HORRIBLE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Belva Posted October 12, 2010 Members Share Posted October 12, 2010 I use noise suppression but only on a few songs that require mega gain. I may pull it out of the chain, because I've since properly shielded and made sure of ground on all the guitars. Last time I was doing the ganiac thang with my sc strat I left the noise gate off and was pleasantly surprised to find just a small amount of hum. Not enough to be irritating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dattebayo1 Posted October 12, 2010 Members Share Posted October 12, 2010 Used to. Buggered up the tone of the guitar and was promptly disposed of, haha. Pointless now anyways as i rarely use enough gain to create any noise from the amp, and the guitars are pretty darn quite for singles. No need for it?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Task Posted October 12, 2010 Members Share Posted October 12, 2010 Get yourselves a set of Bill Lawrence L-45's. http://www.wildepickups.com/Wilde_Bill_s_Twin_Blades.html They are twinblades, but sound like slightly hotter vintage singles. Nice and chimey, and they quack beautifully! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members d_dave_c Posted October 12, 2010 Members Share Posted October 12, 2010 Have you shielded the electronics? http://www.guitarnuts.com/wiring/shielding/shield3.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Misha Posted October 13, 2010 Author Members Share Posted October 13, 2010 Have you shielded the electronics?http://www.guitarnuts.com/wiring/shielding/shield3.php Not yet but I plan on doing it or having someone do it for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Flatspotter Posted October 13, 2010 Members Share Posted October 13, 2010 I put Kinman pickups in my Strat. It's now as quiet as a humbucker guitar and sounds great. I don't care if the single coil snobs look down on noiseless pickups. I'm the one who has to listen to them, and I like them. Oh, and if you're playing live, your audience can't tell the difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Hush Posted October 13, 2010 Members Share Posted October 13, 2010 I installed a Suhr Backplate Silent Single Coil (BPSSC) System to work with my Custom Shop 54's. Works great! The CS 54s do not have the RWRP middle pickup so have no humbucking positions . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Angry Tele Posted October 13, 2010 Members Share Posted October 13, 2010 i like a little hum. sounds alive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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