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07-19-2007, 07:39 PM
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I just bought an anodized aluminum pickguard for my SX P bass. Not sure if I need to shield the underside, like a plastic pickguard. Anyone know if it's necessary?
Thanks.
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07-19-2007, 07:42 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sac Area | | | No, you don't need to shield it additionally as it is conductive, and I use just regular aluminium foil. But it must be connected to the ground.
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07-19-2007, 08:02 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ballwin (St. Louis), MO | | | Thanks, Tim. I usually use the sheets of adhesive-backed copper when shielding cavities and guards, but I'm glad to not have to do it on this one.
By the way, I love your WWBGD sig. I love to watch that show. He seems so unassuming, but he's nails.
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07-19-2007, 08:20 PM
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Accessories Sales Associate, Guitar Center Rancho Cucamonga, CA | | Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Upland, California | | | I recently got an aluminum pickguard with attached control plate for my MIM J, but it has made me realize just how badly the rest of the bass is shielded. Now, the neck PU is quiet since it is surrounded by the pickguard, but the bridge PU is extremely noisy now. Going to have to invest in some copper shielding tape I guess |
07-19-2007, 10:47 PM
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Originally Posted by dls59  Thanks, Tim. I usually use the sheets of adhesive-backed copper when shielding cavities and guards, but I'm glad to not have to do it on this one.
By the way, I love your WWBGD sig. I love to watch that show. He seems so unassuming, but he's nails. | My pleasure....and thanks!
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07-21-2007, 10:17 PM
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Originally Posted by dls59 I just bought an anodized aluminum pickguard for my SX P bass. Not sure if I need to shield the underside, like a plastic pickguard. Anyone know if it's necessary? | Are the pots going through it? Then, no, you don't need to do anything because they are grounded.
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