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Discussion in 'Pickups & Electronics [BG]' started by b-land, Jun 13, 2019.

  1. Jun 13, 2019 #1
    b-land

    b-land

    Nov 26, 2018
    Is there supposed to be a ground wire on the output port of a jazz bass?
     
  2. Jun 13, 2019 #2
    ex-tension

    ex-tension

    Jun 11, 2009
  3. Jun 13, 2019 #3
    Matt Liebenau

    Matt Liebenau

    Jul 7, 2013
    Ogden, Utah
    Not necessarily. Technically, it grounds through the metal control plate and as long as the jack and pots stay nice and tightly attached it’s fine. Never hurts to add a ground wire though.
     
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  4. Jun 14, 2019 #4
    ctmullins

    ctmullins Dominated Gold Supporting Member

    Apr 18, 2008
    MS Gulf Coast
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