hippy_rick Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 Hi there, I have just got a new guitar - a Charvel Desolation DC-2. This guitar comes with 2 Charvel active pickups - they have been described as being similar to EMG 81/85 pups. I play in a covers band that plays classic rock and heavy metal covers. I have a Spider 2 212 amp. Using this guitar (at band volumes) if I try to turn the gain up on the Metal and Distortion channels to anything above about half way I get deafening feedback. I appreciate the virtues of backing my gain off however I would like just a little more filth available to me for some of our heavier tracks. I've used this amp with my 1992 Washburn MG44 with very hot humbuckers (Entwistle HDN) and whilst I get feedback it isn't as problematic and allows me more gain before feedback. I should just clarify that I have switched the Noise Gate ON and this seems to have little effect. Would it be worth me considering purchasing a Noise Reducer Stomp Box t put before the amp. Much appreciate any opinions and advice, particularly if you have experience of running very hot pups or actives through your Spider. Cheers :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fflbrgst Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 I have heard of some people having issues with active pickups and Spider amps - something about the signal overdriving the input circuit of the amp. Th eone solution I have seen posted is using some type of stompbox (I think any kind will work) between the guitar and amp, which buffers the signal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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