V2 Noise problems

[Acatalepsy]

I own a V2 and I like the sound I get from it, but I get abominable feedback at the same time I play brutal death metal- think Suffocation, Ulcerate, Defeated Sanity, Decapitated etc...

I have tried everything to shut it up. First I got it serviced as I thought there might be something wrong with it, then I got a power conditioner, and finally I got an ISP decimator G string which I run both through the effects loop and in front of the amp. I am out of ideas here. Does anyone have any tips? Also, I am considering getting a Cyclone instead, does anyone know if that is better suited to high gain applications?

 

[devon8822]

Personally hum doesnt bother so much, you cant hear it when your playing. with any high gain amp there will be some hum. I dont know if you talking about a normal amount of hum or an unusual amount of hum, which is what your would need to find out, by comparing to another amp, or posting a video of it here. What pickups are you using? It could be your guitars wiring.

 

[Acatalepsy]

Hi, I'm using an ltd sc-607b with EMG 81-7s. I have compared with other amps, and I'm definitely getting a lot more feedback than I should be...

 

[gweb]

Which channel, solid state or tube channel...or both? If it's the tube channel it might be a bad tube causing the problem. I had a V2 and have a T2 now. Both amps required a gate in front and in the loop. They're squealers for sure.

Greg

 

[c.thep]

I too, play brutal death (Suffocation Decapitated !!!) and never really had problems with the V2. Didn't even need a noise gate in my experience.

Perhaps the problem isn't rooted in the amp. Are you sure that your pickups are well potted? I'm guessing a good cab/speakers wouldn't hurt either. I was using a Vader and it sounded sick.

 

[Acatalepsy]

Thanks guys, I might try changing the tubes! I use the matching Randall cab, so I doubt the problem is coming from there.

c.thep, what band do you play in? I play in Acatalepsy (http://www.myspace.com/acatalepsysounds)

What do you think of the Vader? I hear they are amazing for DM. How does it compare to the Randall one?

 

[c.thep]

I'm no longer in a death metal band...I'm actually in a pop rock band now, so I sold off my Vader for the versatility of a Mesa rectifier cab. Vaders are great for death metal, but it just always had me wanting something more.