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Discussion Thread 🪀 Tuesday 26 May 2026 (aussie.zone)

submitted 5 months ago by YarraByte@aussie.zone to c/melbourne@aussie.zone

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[–] DolphinLundgrin@aussie.zone 3 points 5 months ago (3 children)

I had this once on a bass I inherited. Reversed the wiring on the jack and it stopped. May be worth a try?

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[–] SaneMartigan@aussie.zone 2 points 5 months ago (2 children)

I reversed it and the hum got significantly worse.

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[–] DolphinLundgrin@aussie.zone 2 points 5 months ago (1 child)

Damn, sorry! That was my one piece of advice I'm afraid.

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[–] SaneMartigan@aussie.zone 1 point 5 months ago

At least I know it's the right way around.

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