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Noise gate for suppressing single coil hum?
Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2016 1:17 am
by BassIsBad
My bass has a bad case of the single coil hums. It's pretty bad all of the time, getting worse if I bias one pickup or the other or add OD.
Would using a noise gate (pedal or otherwise) help cancel out some of the hum while not degrading my tone? If so, does anyone have a specific one they recommend?
Re: Noise gate for suppressing single coil hum?
Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2016 2:06 am
by Pepe
The BOSS NS-2 is a cheap and very useful tool for exactly that purpose. With the right settings (two knobs to tewak) you get a very natural sound without a noticable gate effect. And the loop is ideal for dirt pedals. Works great with bass.
Re: Noise gate for suppressing single coil hum?
Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2016 2:10 am
by oscillateur
Have you shielded the pickup and controls cavities with copper tape ?
That can make a huge difference and it's usually not very difficult to do...
Re: Noise gate for suppressing single coil hum?
Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2016 10:28 am
by Jakezor
I have an ISP Decimator 2 for my Decatone and a MXR M-135 smart gate on my 6505 combo. MXR = more adjustable but the ISP is so simple and doesn't affect the signal or tone otherwise.
Haven't used an NS-2 yet, want to try the new TC one since you can program it via TonePrint.
Re: Noise gate for suppressing single coil hum?
Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2016 11:37 am
by BassIsBad
"And the loop is ideal for dirt pedals"
Going to have to disagree with you there. I'll look into the boss though.
Re: Noise gate for suppressing single coil hum?
Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2016 11:39 am
by BassIsBad
oscillateur wrote:Have you shielded the pickup and controls cavities with copper tape ?
That can make a huge difference and it's usually not very difficult to do...
Yes, I believe they are. Just really noisy pups.