Maciekdraheim
53 posts
Jan 11, 2010
1:29 PM
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I've just got my Danelectro BLT Slap-Echo pedal. It sounds quite good for such a cheap device, but there is one problem. When I plug it to my amp (Epiphone Valve Junior #3) and turn up the volume there is a quite loud hiss. The frequency of this sound changes depends on if the unit is on (higher frequency) or off (lower frequency noise). Can it be connected with a crappy cable? There were nothing else at local music store so I bought the cheapest jack-jack cord to connect the effect with an amp. How can I deal with it?
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Maciekdraheim
54 posts
Jan 11, 2010
2:18 PM
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I forgot about something. I didn't try it with a battery, but use a center-negative power adapter. I use it also with Danalectro Honey Tone and there is also some hiss, but not as noticeable, I think, because Honey Tone has less power and isn't as loud. Does changing a power source can make a difference?
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Gwythion
54 posts
Jan 11, 2010
2:54 PM
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Hello Maciekdraheim. I have a Danelectro Fab Echo, it makes no hiss until the amp is turned up to ear-splitting volume.
I run it from rechargeable batteries. Personally, I find powerpacks (wall warts) a nuisance at gigs. Other people prefer them.
Cheap cables are a false economy. They let interference into your system (hum, hiss etc) because they are made cheaply by using less wire to screen the cable from such interference.
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barbequebob
325 posts
Jan 12, 2010
12:02 PM
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One thing you may not have considered is that you may not be using the correct power adapter for the pedal and that can quite easily introduce unwanted noise by the truckload. Even if the connector looks the same from something else and fits, it's very important to find out what the manufacturer wants for milliamps (Ma's) because it can make an enormous difference.
When I got a Boss DD3 about 15 years ago, Boss had two different adapters for their pedals, and tho both looked alike and fit correctly and had the same number of milliamps, one was set up for analog pedals and one was for digital pedals. When I got the pedal originally used, it came with an adapter that, as it turned out was for an analog pedal and the DD3 is digital and in a recording session I did, there were tons of noise on the recording. Luckily, one of the guys working in the studio had the digital adapter there and then the noise totally disappeared. Getting the CORRECT adapter is very important.
Crappy cables can also introduce noise as well.
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Sincerely,
Barbeque Bob Maglinte
Boston, MA
http://www.barbequebob.com
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isaacullah
563 posts
Jan 12, 2010
12:11 PM
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Bob's right. It's likely t hat you are using a poorly regulated adapter. That's the culprit 9 times out of 10. Danelectro makes a good cheap power adapter that will not give extraneous hum. I suggest you buy that one if you are going to continue plugging it in. You won't get any hum if you use a battery, but unless you use rechargeable, that is a very expensive and non-ecologically friendly way to go. I use Danelectro pedals myself, and am telling you this from personal experience...
Cheers,
Isaac
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MrVerylongusername
819 posts
Jan 12, 2010
12:30 PM
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On the subject of rechargeables - if you do go down that route get the high capacity NiMh type, for 9v batteries you need 200mAh or higher. Some pedals eat normal rechargeables, and wireless gear (mics and IEMs) is even worse. Rechargeables fail very suddenly, unlike standard batteries that give you a bit of warning. I use Powerex 300mAh in my IEMs and pedals and haven't had gear fail on me during a gig since I changed. In the UK Maplin sell them.
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roadharp
12 posts
Jan 12, 2010
7:50 PM
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i just bought a danelectro fab echo delay to hook to my blues jr relic i let you know if i like it. that is what it seems everybody likes on here.i know most of you dont like the blues jr. i dont no why i love it .happy harpin.
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nacoran
787 posts
Jan 12, 2010
8:51 PM
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BBQ- When I was a kid I had a video game. It was about the size of a loaf of bread (smaller than a breadbox!) It was a battery hog, back in the day before good rechargables. I got the wrong adapter. It kind of hummed too. It never worked again. I never understood why they made adapters that fit that were the wrong voltage.
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barbequebob
328 posts
Jan 13, 2010
5:30 AM
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One thing to remember is that ALL digital pedals of any kind are notorious for sucking batteries dry very quickly. Digital delay pedals are especially hard on batteries and even more so are digital reverb pedals. Analog pedals drain batteries far less than digitals are.
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Sincerely,
Barbeque Bob Maglinte
Boston, MA
http://www.barbequebob.com
CD available at http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/bbmaglinte
Last Edited by on Jan 13, 2010 5:32 AM
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Maciekdraheim
55 posts
Jan 14, 2010
10:58 AM
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Thanks Guys for everything! Today I've bought a fresh battery and suprisingly there is no hiss at all! The faulty power adapter was the case... Now I have to purchase a better one or get some rechargeables. Thanks one more time!
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barbequebob
332 posts
Jan 14, 2010
12:14 PM
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Make sure that adapter is the CORRECT adapter for it or you'll reintroduce noise into the pedal and that means read the specs from owner's manual CAREFULLY.
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Sincerely,
Barbeque Bob Maglinte
Boston, MA
http://www.barbequebob.com
CD available at http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/bbmaglinte
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barbequebob
336 posts
Jan 15, 2010
12:05 PM
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You want to avoid having milliamps higher than what the pedal calls for because it's gonna cause noise problems, and if far too high, you won't be able to use the pedal at all. Get in contact with Danelectro and they should be able to help you out, but make sure you explain the situation in complete detail.
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Sincerely,
Barbeque Bob Maglinte
Boston, MA
http://www.barbequebob.com
CD available at http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/bbmaglinte
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Bluzdude46
377 posts
Jan 15, 2010
12:13 PM
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Tell him Bob!!
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Diggsblues
11 posts
Jan 15, 2010
1:25 PM
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My old guitarist used to use the pedal. I thought it sounded ok for Rockabilly but in general a bit cold
feeling to me. Also, the guitar input started to get static.
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