Buzzing in amp without fingers on strings

[Tim Bishop]

Originally Posted by Don Edge

What would cause my bass to buzz unless you rest your fingers on the strings? This seems to occur with multiple amps in various settings. Also, the volume can not be turned to max without a terrible hiss occuring. Any ideas? I appreciate the help.

Music stores seem to think everything is fine with their "plug and play."

Don

Originally Posted by Ken Smith

....Fluorescent lighting makes it worse and Amps plugged into the outlets that feed off the same circuit breakers used for the lights is a cause of this as well. Still, good shielding is something an instrument should have regardless of where you play.

Also, if you are on a multiple-use or faulty circuit, try switching to other outlets. Try a few, you may find this to be a solution and help identify faulty circuits in the process.