Common pickup problems (EMG / active in particular)

GeeJay

Hey guys,

I recently purchased a Yamaha THR10, but when I plugged in my Musicman Luke I get no output. I've had the Luke a while and as crazy as it may sound I've not actually used it with an amp since I bought it.

I can hear feedback through the amp when I plug it in (so presuming that, along with the fact the amp is brand new, means the amp is ok). My Luke has EMG active pickups, and I was wondering if there are any common issues / gotchas that might save me a trip to get it checked out / fixed? I've put in a fresh 9V battery but still no luck.

Thanks,
Greg

sweepy

Not using a stereo jack TRS lead by any chance ?

Funkfingers

Is the wiring in your Luke the old, soldered together type or the more recent Solderless Quck Connect system?

If the latter, it is possible that a connector has worked loose or has been replaced the wrong way around. (Even the +9v power supply runs on push-on connected cables.)

Remote diagnosis would be greatly eased by photographs.

GeeJay

sweepy said:

Not using a stereo jack TRS lead by any chance ?

This is the lead I'm using - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Vox-VCC90BK-Vintage-Coiled-Cable/dp/B000T9B09W
but is also brand new.