I have had some problems with my electric guitar and there is a slight buzzing that comes through the amp. This goes away when I touch the strings though, which leads me to believe that it is an earthing problem. I also just bought a brand new guitar which has the same problem! Does anyone know if I can sort this out myself and what the problem is? Ive tried earthing some of the pots in my guitar, but the buzzing still occurs.
There's no earth problem. The fact that the noise goes when you touch the strings shows that the earth path is intact.
Your guitar needs to be properly screened. Check this out.
I know it's a fair old step from Aberdeen if that's where you are but he's good, ethical and honest and the only guy i know in Scotland who I'd trust to do the job. he'll charge you a fair price for the work involved and won't screw you over. Knock three times and tell him Eltham sent you. I can provide him the graphite for the paint if necessary.
problems with guitar buzzing!
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There's no earth problem. The fact that the noise goes when you touch the strings shows that the earth path is intact.
Your guitar needs to be properly screened. Check this out.
Screening and noise reduction
Take it to this guy here Welcome to Rattle & Hum and ask him to screen it for you.
I know it's a fair old step from Aberdeen if that's where you are but he's good, ethical and honest and the only guy i know in Scotland who I'd trust to do the job. he'll charge you a fair price for the work involved and won't screw you over. Knock three times and tell him Eltham sent you. I can provide him the graphite for the paint if necessary.