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do I need a P-bass bridge ground?

Discussion in 'Pickups & Electronics [BG]' started by rdhbass, Jun 28, 2003.

  1. Jun 28, 2003 #1
    rdhbass

    rdhbass

    Jun 28, 2003
    Springfield, mo
    Hi, folks. I just put together a Mighty mite bass from parts (P bass) and it doesn't have a hole drilled for the bridge ground. I know I can drill one myself, but I don't have a drill bit long enough to do this and I just tried wiring my bass without this bridge ground and I get noise and hum. Question: Can I wire a P-bass without this bridge/string ground? Maybe I'm doing something wrong, I shielded my cavity and everything. Thanks.
     
  2. Jun 28, 2003 #2
    Trevorus

    Trevorus

    Oct 18, 2002
    Urbana, IL
    no, it's not really necessary at all.
     
  3. Jun 28, 2003 #3
    Flatwound

    Flatwound Supporting Member

    Sep 9, 2000
    San Diego
    Unless you're using an active pickup, I would definitely ground the bridge. Also, IME, noise and hum can come from a bad solder joint or an overheated pot as well.
     
  4. Jun 28, 2003 #4
    mrcrowUK

    mrcrowUK

    Feb 1, 2003
    england, somerset
    i would ground it...belt and braces..only emg advice no grounding is necessary
    when mine fell of once i got hum and rf
    its necessary:)