ive tried different cables, same thing. I just opened the big muff and didnt see the little spring looking thing…. how is it supossed to look like ? mine is pretty much like this one: http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/1711/lbmtonewicker.jpg

sorry for the late post, Ive been working a lot. thnx 4 your help

EDIT: UMM i just saw the little spring thing, it looks ok. what can i do to eliminate the “ground noise” then ?