[Lola]

I picked up my Parker last night to do some practicing and I noticed some hisses and crackles while playing. I checked all my connections, settings etc. Everything was secure. So I swapped guitars and played my SG. It played like butter. No extraneous noises what so ever. It has to be my Parker. What do you think it might be? I haven’t a clue. I am a little concerned.

 

[Budda]

Does it have active pickups?

 

[Lola]

Does it have active pickups?

Yes

 

[Budda]

Try a new 9V.

 

[Guest]

I picked up my Parker last night

Speaking of ..
Parker Fly Classic. Translucent Cherry | Guitars | London | Kijiji

 

[Lola]

Try a new 9V.

It has a brand new one in it as of learning of this problem.

It still is snapping and popping.

 

[greco]

Could it be a corroded/dirty output jack or the plug making intermittent contact in the jack due to a bit of looseness or poor alignment?

Another possibility is that a switch is making an intermittent connection.

 

[davetcan]

Speaking of ..
Parker Fly Classic. Translucent Cherry | Guitars | London | Kijiji

Kijiji Canada

 

[Lola]

Could it be a corroded/dirty output jack or the plug making intermittent contact in the jack due to a bit of looseness or poor alignment?

Another possibility is that a switch is making an intermittent connection.

I will check all of the above! Thx Dave !

 

[davetcan]

 

[Lola]

Where? Crappy Tire?

 

[Guest]

Where? Crappy Tire?

Electronic supply store.

 

[davetcan]

Where? Crappy Tire?

As Player has said you'll need to visit an electronics supply store. You can get WD-40 Contact Cleaner at Crappy Tire.

 

[Lola]

As Player has said you'll need to visit an electronics supply store. You can get WD-40 Contact Cleaner at Crappy Tire.

Thx Dave you’re awesome.

 

[davetcan]

Thx Dave you’re awesome.

maybe not, I only see their own brand advertized

Deoxit is about 3 times as much but it is the best. You can order it online through Amazon, Best Buy, or L&M, to name a few.

 

[BSTheTech]

DeOxit is great. Every guitar player should have a can.

 

[Lola]

maybe not, I only see their own brand advertized

Deoxit is about 3 times as much but it is the best. You can order it online through Amazon, Best Buy, or L&M, to name a few.

Thx for the FYI’s

 

[mhammer]

Whoa, hold up at 2nd base.
1) Are you a Volume pot twiddler, or does your Volume pot sit largely ignored?
2) How old is your Parker?
3) Are there circumstances when it doesn't crackle? Are there circumstances where it crackles more?

 

[greco]

S.O.A.P. ...Subjective, Objective, Assessment/Analysis, Plan.

@mhammer is correct. We need more info.

 

[Lola]

I don’t know what to say. I am really pissed though. I checked all the connections. My amp is less then 9 months old. Brand new patch chord. Guitar is 2004. There is no dirt, dust or corrosion that is visible to the naked eye!

Idk what to say. I am taking it into the tech at L&M bright and early Monday morning. I wish I were more knowledgeable in regards to situations like this. I am helpless cuz I can’t do anymore then I have.

I will update you on the situation.