I hear noise through the amp—whatʼs going on?
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Pickup Position
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Effects
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Grounding Issues
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Power Strips
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Power Adapters
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Pickups The Fretlight Learning System utilizes 132 LEDʼs,
which naturally produce a slight electronic noise that, if improperly
connected to your device and amp, could be heard through your
guitar's connected amp. A proper musical setup should ensure proper
grounding with all powered items.
DO - The electric guitar should only use its 1st
position bridge pickup while running the lights. The closer the pickup is
to the neck, the louder the noise will become. Only use a clean channel
(no effects; especially overdrive or distortion) while at a moderate
volume. Plug directly into the amp whenever possible and do
not go
through pedals or other devices if possible as they can create ground
loops or and their own noise to the channel.
Make sure any plugged in device (amps, computer,
effects, pedals, etc.) uses a power supply has a grounded, 3-prong,
plug. Most newer amps come standard with grounded power supply. If
you are connected to a device
like an iPad or laptop to record or
modulate the guitar's sound use it without connecting its power supply,
thereby running it off its internal battery.
plug or a
3-to-2 adapter plug. Do not use a two-pronged
9.
Press the on/off button on the guitar once to put it into
pairing mode
10.
Pair with the guitar through the app's steps. How to - IOS
or Android
