Why does my electric guitar have so much feedback and static?

Answer by  SteveO82 (109)

Hum is caused by electrical wires interfering with single coil pick-ups. Feedback is caused by a signal loop. Turn down the distortion or volume, or turn away from the amp.

Answer by  Thorfax (42)

Feedback has been known to be caused by the object coming too close to the source of sound. In this case, perhaps the guitar is too close to the amp. Static can sometimes be caused by a loose cord, so it may not be put in all the way. There is always a possibility that the equipment is malfunctioning, too.

Answer by  kqwik (317)

The best answer is a bad connection. First try changing the cord you are using going to the amp. If that does not work, there is a problem in the guitar. It could be the plug port, it ould be the pick ups, or it could be the switches an knobs. Go through each one to figure it out.

Answer by  Banjochamp (132)

First, make sure you are not facing or too close to your amp! Begin by having all the knobs on the amp and guitar turned down, and bring them up gradually. Lastly, clean your guitar - pickups, strings, etc. Try another patch cord or troubleshoot the existing one.

Answer by  Lard (62)

First, check the amp, try to plug into a different amp, or a friend's amp. If this is not the problem, take the back off and make sure that all the wires are well soldered together. If this doesn't help, take it to a guitar shop, and they will be able to fix it for you.

Answer by  blazer (39)

Your guitar will have feedback and stactic if you use single coil pickups with high gain. I get static if I play guitar close to the tv or stereo