Pickguard Static - FRETS.NET2024-03-28T15:37:02Zhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/forum/topics/pickguard-static?feed=yes&xn_auth=noI keep a can of "Static Guard…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2010-12-05:2177249:Comment:479592010-12-05T20:10:49.436ZBrady Andersonhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/BradyAnderson
I keep a can of "Static Guard" handy for this problem and it works well to temporarily discharge the static electricity. I either spray directly on the pickguard or spray a bit on a paper towel and wipe the pickguard. I have found that a sheet of dryer static guard like "Bounce" wiped on the pickguard also stops the static except it can leave a sticky film if not wiped clean. I only have this problem when I am sitting and playing my Tele, I haven't noticed any static when I'm standing and…
I keep a can of "Static Guard" handy for this problem and it works well to temporarily discharge the static electricity. I either spray directly on the pickguard or spray a bit on a paper towel and wipe the pickguard. I have found that a sheet of dryer static guard like "Bounce" wiped on the pickguard also stops the static except it can leave a sticky film if not wiped clean. I only have this problem when I am sitting and playing my Tele, I haven't noticed any static when I'm standing and playing with the band ?? so I've put off the process of shielding my pickguard. I've noticed that the problem is worse with fresh pickguards and seems to diminish a bit with time. Bakelite pickguard material as well as other shelded laminates is available for Fenders now and doesn't have this problem. Hi Randall-- I have had the s…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2010-12-04:2177249:Comment:479322010-12-04T21:54:27.220ZDonald A. Fortunehttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/DonaldAFortune
Hi Randall-- I have had the same thing happen to me and I put some coper tape under the pickups- It comes in various widths , and can be had from suppliers like Stew mac. and LMII . it can be cut with a pair of scissors and fittted in the pickup cavity.. Give it a try and see what happens.. also you need to make sure that the bridge is grounded to the proper place...<br />
Peace, Donald
Hi Randall-- I have had the same thing happen to me and I put some coper tape under the pickups- It comes in various widths , and can be had from suppliers like Stew mac. and LMII . it can be cut with a pair of scissors and fittted in the pickup cavity.. Give it a try and see what happens.. also you need to make sure that the bridge is grounded to the proper place...<br />
Peace, Donald I don't know if an anti-stati…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2010-12-04:2177249:Comment:479302010-12-04T21:44:14.737ZRobert Shermanhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/RobertSherman
I don't know if an anti-static cling spray like Bounce would work on guitars, but if you spray some on the guitar player...
I don't know if an anti-static cling spray like Bounce would work on guitars, but if you spray some on the guitar player... Another way is to spray adhes…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2010-12-04:2177249:Comment:479112010-12-04T08:45:12.430ZLen Biglinhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/LenBiglin
Another way is to spray adhesive over the back of the guard and lay alfoil over it , then trim it around the edges , and of course run a connection under the control plate so it gets grounded there . Len
Another way is to spray adhesive over the back of the guard and lay alfoil over it , then trim it around the edges , and of course run a connection under the control plate so it gets grounded there . Len +1 with Robert.
I've seen it…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2010-12-04:2177249:Comment:479062010-12-04T07:54:23.835ZPierre-Antoine Roironhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/PierreAntoineRoiron
+1 with Robert.<br/>
I've seen it with some guitars too, not only fenders. Most of the time, it's your clothes rubbing ont the plastic parts which get some static load. Then it unloads through the pots' body or whatever it can unload through. A copper foils grounded prevents loading... and unloading for sure!
+1 with Robert.<br/>
I've seen it with some guitars too, not only fenders. Most of the time, it's your clothes rubbing ont the plastic parts which get some static load. Then it unloads through the pots' body or whatever it can unload through. A copper foils grounded prevents loading... and unloading for sure! I've seen that with Fenders.…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2010-12-04:2177249:Comment:478952010-12-04T05:02:19.793ZRobert Shermanhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/RobertSherman
I've seen that with Fenders. Static builds up and then crackles audibly as it discharges. You might try placing a copper foil backing underneath the pickguard, and a small contact strip that goes from that to the control cavity. Static would drain to ground.
I've seen that with Fenders. Static builds up and then crackles audibly as it discharges. You might try placing a copper foil backing underneath the pickguard, and a small contact strip that goes from that to the control cavity. Static would drain to ground.