natjag Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 (edited) [color=#000000][font=Helvetica][size=3]I've noticed an issue with my P pass pickup. If I touch the E string on the lowest pole of the pickup (happens quite a lot) the bottom part (E and A) of the pickup dies. top is fine. What is likely to cause this. Is the pickup on its way out and new one needed. I've had the bass new since 2001. Any suggestions welcome.[/size][/font][/color] Edited September 6, 2016 by natjag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangur Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 Have you tried using a multi-meter to check for electrical connection from the windings to the magnets? My guess is that the insulation on the windings has broken down and the magnets are connected to the coils. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natjag Posted September 6, 2016 Author Share Posted September 6, 2016 [quote name='Grangur' timestamp='1473189602' post='3127890'] Have you tried using a multi-meter to check for electrical connection from the windings to the magnets? My guess is that the insulation on the windings has broken down and the magnets are connected to the coils. [/quote] I don't have any such equipment to test for those sort of things. From your description, that sounds like I'm best to replace the pickup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangur Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 That's probably the only real answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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