celticbhoy Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 Hi guys n gals looking for some help/advice with my SJ200. In the last 2 pub gigs I've done, I've had problems with the top E string which starts to "rasp" after about and hours playing. It's only apparent when plugged into the amp but not acoustically. Would this be something to do with the ambient temperature in the pub being higher than at home with the amp exaggerating a minor change? Took it to a Gibson dealer to have a look at after the first time, and he replaced the saddle plus did a set up but the problem is still there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissouriPicker Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 From your description, it sounds like an electronics problem. I'm certainly not an expert on this stuff, but maybe there's something wrong with the pickup or possibly the mixer you plug in to. I've run in to amps that give me a low buzzing when I'm plugged-in. Sometimes it's the guitar cord, sometimes it's the amp itself. Cords get old. Connections get frayed/scratched. I'm betting it has nothing to do with the guitar. Instead, it's a cord/mixer/amp problem. Hope you get the problem solved real soon........BTW, are you using your own instrument cord for these gigs? Could be the cord is getting a bit ragged. Plus, the cords that belong to the bar/club/etc get the heck used out of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duluthdan Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 Battery? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celticbhoy Posted November 19, 2012 Author Share Posted November 19, 2012 First of all let me say it's great to be back in the forum after a long......long.....................time away. Secondly thanks to you guys for the very quick feedback on my question! In answer to your valuable comments, my feedback on your questions is: All the gear (amp, chords etc) is my own and is virtually new. I've only just got back to playing live after a long illness. I never thought about the battery....but why is it only the one string giving the problem?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ol fred Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 I'm with MP, if the string sounds normal unplugged and your luthier checked the onboard elec. then it has to be a little on down the line, so to speak. If you're using a DI or any type of external preamp before your next gig turn everything on and go about your business until you reach the point time wise where the fail usually occurs. Make sure that you have spares for all your externals and sub one at a time. You don't need exact subs, anything would do, and in some cases you could just eliminate everything but the amp. Sounds like signal loss, perhaps due to heat ? Personally I'd start at the amp. All much cheaper than a tech. Welcome back and good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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