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squirefan01
Junior
Username: squirefan01

Post Number: 21
Registered: 6-2007
Posted on Monday, October 19, 2009 - 1:10 pm:   Edit Post

Hey all,

I have an Essence 4 string (made in '99) that has Europa electronics. It has started to pop (loudly at times) when I switch the bass or treble toggle switch in any direction. I have tried to change the batteries but that has not made a difference. Could maybe something like spraying contact cleaner in the electronics cavity help with this? Any other ideas?

Thanks!

Greg in MA
mario_farufyno
Advanced Member
Username: mario_farufyno

Post Number: 316
Registered: 9-2008
Posted on Monday, October 19, 2009 - 7:32 pm:   Edit Post

My Rogue's treble switch pops, too. But just the first time I change it...
squirefan01
Junior
Username: squirefan01

Post Number: 22
Registered: 6-2007
Posted on Tuesday, October 20, 2009 - 5:40 am:   Edit Post

So it was just a switch issue and replacing that treble switch got rid of the problem? Good to know. Thank you.
mario_farufyno
Advanced Member
Username: mario_farufyno

Post Number: 320
Registered: 9-2008
Posted on Tuesday, October 20, 2009 - 6:14 pm:   Edit Post

Oh, sorry for bad english... You know, I'm a brazilian guy who learned just a little english trying to read bass mags.

No, I meant it pops the very first time I switch it after plugin the Bass on. After that first use, it works silent and I have no trouble trough out the show.
squirefan01
Junior
Username: squirefan01

Post Number: 23
Registered: 6-2007
Posted on Tuesday, October 20, 2009 - 6:37 pm:   Edit Post

OK, thank you for clarifying Mario
mica
Moderator
Username: mica

Post Number: 6430
Registered: 6-2000
Posted on Tuesday, October 20, 2009 - 7:28 pm:   Edit Post

From your description, Greg, the bass didn't pop when you changed the bass/treble switches and then suddenly started to?

Mario, I know how to fix yours. I will try and get something posted on the Rogue FAQ in the near future with the details.
davehouck
Moderator
Username: davehouck

Post Number: 8900
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Tuesday, October 20, 2009 - 8:59 pm:   Edit Post

You learned English reading bass mags? I should read more bass mags.
squirefan01
Junior
Username: squirefan01

Post Number: 24
Registered: 6-2007
Posted on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 - 5:00 am:   Edit Post

Hi Mica,

Yes, that's right. I have had the bass for about 18 months now I think, and it did not do this when I first got it. That's why I initially thought it was a battery issue but changing it did not help. It's a very loud pop, worst in the treble toggle when I select to drop the treble frequency.

Thanks,

Greg
mario_farufyno
Advanced Member
Username: mario_farufyno

Post Number: 323
Registered: 9-2008
Posted on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 - 5:58 am:   Edit Post

Thanks, Mica, I'll be waiting...

You know, Dave, the question is that I can make myself understood (since you're all kind). But I really miss not being able to be clearer or "more gracefull" expressing my ideas to you guys. Sometimes I feel like a baby-child talking and this prevents me to take part on deeper discussions on philosophy, politics or any other personal beliefs we had around here... But I got your point, thanks.

It is funny because I had to learn English at school and my parents tried hard to make me learn any other language than portuguese, but it didn't happened since I've found Bass Player mag. So I was used to say that I could read English, although I still can't write good or talk. But last month my wife asked me for help to translate some papers on architecture and I dicovered that I can only fully understand issues related to music... Looks that I need to read more mags, too!
squirefan01
Junior
Username: squirefan01

Post Number: 25
Registered: 6-2007
Posted on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 - 12:10 pm:   Edit Post

You do a nice job Mario. I still feel like a baby-child when I am playing the bass sometimes...trying to get out what I am thinking in the voice and language of music. So I can sympathize with you!
davehouck
Moderator
Username: davehouck

Post Number: 8919
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Wednesday, October 28, 2009 - 8:05 pm:   Edit Post

My sister lives in El Salvador and speaks fluent Spanish; in fact she has a masters in Spanish and works as an English teacher. I, on the other hand, was never able to learn a second language, despite several attempts. So I think it wonderful that all of us here have this opportunity to converse with each other though we live in different parts of the planet, and I'm glad we don't have to rely on my poor language skills to do so.
mica
Moderator
Username: mica

Post Number: 6448
Registered: 6-2000
Posted on Thursday, October 29, 2009 - 3:58 pm:   Edit Post

For both Greg and Mario,

Please check your bass and treble switch cluster and see if you find the resistor I've pointed out in these photos (it's the same resistor, just different angles):

find it?

find it?

I'm pretty sure Mario won't find it, his description matches what I expect if it's absent. I don't know about Greg, I'll have to be surprised!
mario_farufyno
Advanced Member
Username: mario_farufyno

Post Number: 348
Registered: 9-2008
Posted on Tuesday, November 03, 2009 - 4:37 am:   Edit Post

I'll check this, thanks Mica!

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