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MY FENDER GUITAR AMPLIFIER IS MAKING A HUMMING BUZZING NOISE

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Not sure yet, but before considering a fault with the amp, does it only make this humming noise when not plugged into the guitar? I am thinking that the cable might be faulty.

If it while the cable is plugged in the guitar, does the humming disappear when you turn the volume control(s) down on the guitar? I am thinking that one or pickups may be faulty.

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