Weird behavior when plugging cable into bass

saminator

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So I just replaced the stock preamp that came with my Ibanez SRFF805 with a Darkglass Tone Capsule. I'm pretty sure I connected everything correctly, as it does everything it's supposed to...

However, I did notice something a little odd when plugging the cable into the output jack. When
a) the battery is connected, and
b) I fumble around, trying to plug the thing in,
I notice a rather large spike in output volume for a couple seconds if I immediately play something, before it falls back down to "normal" levels. After that, output levels are completely normal.

I don't experience this behavior when plugging in cleanly and quickly. It's only when the cable tip touches the jack opening, causing some crackle and buzz.

Having never messed with active circuitry before, I've never experienced this happening, and want to make sure I haven't wired something incorrectly.
 

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