shielding

In the past I've used EMG pickups with shielded wire so I didn't shield the control cavity and didn't have any noise due to the wire itself being...

[ATTACH] While I was disassembling my 2011 Highway One jazz bass I noticed that my bass was equipped with grounding straps which were sent...

By this I mean the pickups themselves, not the cavity. I have a Yamaha BB735A that I love playing, but the pickups are unshielded internally and...

Hi TB - Wasn't sure if I should post this here or in Luthier's Corner so here we go. I recently finished assembling a P-bass that I put together...

Stupid question time: I have a bass that was purpose built for EMGs and this has no bridge ground nor a route for it. It has a counter sunk bridge...

The main shielding paint that has been talked about here is the spray on variety of MG Chemicals Super Shield Nickel 841AR. The brush on versions...

Hi. I've got 3 basses. 2 of the Musicman Stingray 3 eq and one Fender dimension USA bass . Yesterday I was trying record some groove when I...

This episode focuses on how to reduce interference in your instrument signal. Get rid of that nasty hum and cell phone noise and focus on your...

Hi everybody, I have a Yamaha bb234 which is passive pj configuration. When I turn up the tone, I get buzz/hum from the pickups. The J and P make...

Hello all, I've recently built a bass and was able to wire everything so that there's barely any hum left (you have to turn up the gain really...

Hi everyone! Last weekend, I bought (used) a GK MB200 head and CX210 cab. I tried them out first and they sounded so great. I was staying with a...

So, three years ago I ordered a short-scale P-bass (Harley Benton PB Shorty), strings, shielding foil and vinyl wrap for the pickguard. And took...

I've installed pickups in several basses and in 3 of them I shielded the pickup and control cavities. Having read that you should NOT put copper...

Hello, I'm new here. I've been lurking for one year, reading and learning a lot of things because of you and because of this great place. I'm a...

Hey there. I've shielded my P bass with copper tape. It's super quiet now. I'm thinking of installing Fender Pure Vintage '63 pickups, which come...

Hi all! So, I own an Ibanez GSR-200 and a Blackstar FLY 3 Bass amplifier, which is the only one I own. I've always used it with batteries, and...

In one application -- amp effects loop -- I'm having a problem with my cables acting as a sort of hum antenna. The intensity changes with the...

I know, I know. "Why'd you get the Bronco when you could have spent a little more and gotten something better??" "Why are you spending so much...

Okay, I'll admit it - I am a total numpty. I had hemmed and hawed about posting this, but I figure it's better to just swallow my pride in the...

Hey everyone i would really like some help I have a 2013 60th anniversary issue American Fender P deluxe. It is an awesome bass and I have loved...

Hi guys, I need your help on something that's a real mystery to me: I've recently bought a new bass which I'm totally satisfied with. I really...

I have a 2015 American Standard Fender Jazz that is completely stock. Just noticed this week (has it happened in the past? I don't think so, but I...

Hi all, I have a Stagg BC300-FL (PJ configuration) with upgraded hardware and electronics. The pickups are both Bartolini; the neck pup is an old...

So: the short version is I've got a new Ibanez ANB306 that has horrible directional hum, and my Google-fu and/or reading comprehension are weak...

Hello peeps! I just bought a Fender American Professional P bass, 2019. The V-mod pup's have an Alnico 2 magnet for the lower strings, and an...

I've upgraded my Mustang PJ with a Dimarzio Area J, Switchcraft switch and output jack and shielded all cavities with copper tape, and now when...

So my Kingfisher arrived and overall, I'm pretty happy with it. All the downside was no surprise cuz I had read a lot of reviews (the heavy...

Hi Folks, This thread most likely won't educate you, but may convince you to spend an hour or two and shield your bass. Here's my story: A few...

Hey all, The group I play with has moved to a new practice venue. It is an office space that is part of a commercial complex. Here is my issue:...

Hello there So, here's the problem. I've a jazz bass, which, as it was before (V/V/T) did not have any buzz/noise when not touching anything...

Dear all, This is my first post on TalkBass, I know I could find information searching through the various threads but I figured I may as well...

I have my fender rumble 40 and Mackie 402VLZ-4 mixer both plugged into the same wall socket. When I plug my bass and headphones into the Rumble, I...

I've seen ostensibly high quality XLR cables that connect the cable shield to pin one only versus some that connect the shield to pin 1 and the...

[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Hey guys. So... trying to revive an old project bass buildt with left over Fender parts. Worked pretty good...

I'm currently working on assembling a early 70's style precision bass with an all parts body and a fender neck. I had lined the pickup cavity and...

Hi y'all I think I know the answer, but I've been chasing the problem for some time. I have a VM Special Jaguar - I removed the old controls,...

I have a SX w/p style p/u's and wiring... getting a buzzing sound when I'm not touching anything metal i.e.tuners,bridge,strings ... checked the...