scyzoryk Posted November 25, 2005 Share Posted November 25, 2005 I took apart an old strat and soldered on new, higher quality pots and a switch. After all the electronic work, and mounting the pickups back into the pickguard, I notice interference when I plug the guitar into my bass amp (although the bass amp shouldn't be the problem.) I have no strings on it yet, and notice that as I turn my volume knob, I can hear more and more interference. Anyone know what would cause this? I am confident of my electronic work, and it is definitely grounded to the tremolo on the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluesape Posted November 25, 2005 Share Posted November 25, 2005 Check the shielding - some Fenders have atrociously poor shielding. Conductive paint should resolve the problem. Never a DUH! moment! Well, almost never. OK, OK! Sometimes never! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scyzoryk Posted November 25, 2005 Author Share Posted November 25, 2005 The shielding? Hrm, well I DID also sand the body down a bit to give it a "worn out look". Then I applied about 3-4 coats of a lacquer or lacquer-like spray (don't remember now) to give it a solid coat. I was thinking more along the lines of electronics or a grounding problem. Hmmm... does that mean more paint? Aghh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricochet Posted November 26, 2005 Share Posted November 26, 2005 He's talking about conductive paint on the inside of the cavity. The back of the pickguard needs to be shielded, too. The shielding's all got to be connected to ground as well. "A cheerful heart is good medicine." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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