PRS SE Semi Hollow-body Piezo rattling sound from humbuckers/rings or bridge

[karlo]

I purchased a standard PRS SE Semi Hollow body Piezo a couple of weeks ago.
Actually a fine instrument for that price. There is a rattling sound coming from somewhere
near the humbuckers, when playing without an amp, just the guitar. It's buzzing.
Thats pretty much only when I play finger-style or classical. Not that I intend to play classical on it,
but yep, playing the D string open with my thumb and some melody on the B string will do it.
Anyone has the same thing ? When I connect it to an amp, it seems OK, unless I force it.
Thats Mag and Piezo, paired or single. Maybe the humbucker space springs are not strong enough ?
Anyway, annoying in a way when playing on my sofa to just practise some stuff.

 

[show_a_little_faith]

Congrats, and welcome!
I'd say you're likely on the right track with the pickup springs. Also check the grounding wire, I had a loose one once that caused a buzz/rattle

 

[TheCraftsman]

Pickup springs or possibly a wire rattling against the body I’d guess.

 

[karlo]

thanks, I will check that

 

[cableguy083]

100% it's the height adjustment spring that the height adjustment screw goes through. . I have the same exact issue. Have had the guitar for 9 months. I'm boggled that this is even an issue for a company that makes supposedly excellent instruments. Guitar center said they can put a piece of rubber in to fix it but I am shocked it's needed. I often wonder if other hollow body guitars have this issue. Also, my piezo pickup clip under the bridge kept coming lose for to vibration. It causes a hum and crackle. Fox is to use your pick and re seat it.