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Post subject: Strange high pitched noise from brand new I v2
Posted: Tue May 01, 2018 12:00 pm
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Just taken delivery of this today and it’s making a strange high pitched whistle and hum before I plug anything in. Soon as I connect a guitar the high pitched sound gets much louder as does the hum and it’s unusable. While I play it sounds ok as it drowns out the noise but as soon as I stop it’s really uncomfortable.

I have switched guitars, cables and updated the firmware to 2.2 but no difference. Have I got a dud?

Tried all different presets too and the noise gets quieter on some but it’s still there and very noticeable. I have. Cheap Epiphone amp and that’s silent while I’m not playing so this can’t be right.

Anyone any ideas?

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Chris


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Post subject: Re: Strange high pitched noise from brand new I v2
Posted: Mon May 07, 2018 9:42 am
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that isn't right. you can get noises, if too close to a PC or laptop but that is usually when the guitar is plugged in and the pickups are grabbing the interference. With nothing plugged in tho.. I don't know if that is likely.

Can u return it?


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Post subject: Re: Strange high pitched noise from brand new I v2
Posted: Fri May 11, 2018 10:37 am
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chrisoldroyd wrote:
Have I got a dud?

I guess that's the most likely answer.

One other possibility is "bad" electric where you are plugging it in. Can you try a different outlet on a different electrical circuit? Or better yet, bring it to a friends house? Also, I don't suppose you have any fluorescent lighting?

These digital amp do seem to be a little more susceptible to interference of various kinds.


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Post subject: Re: Strange high pitched noise from brand new I v2
Posted: Sat Jun 30, 2018 11:25 am
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It turns out my home earth was bad as it used a ground rod. I had it upgraded and now the amps perfect.


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