ESPM-1 Build

[NRich]

Well I basically finished the ESPM-1 build, and quite pleased with the outcome, but turns out the bridge paint is not very conductive, therefore the bridge to ground circuit is very poor, and there is quite a bit of buzz, which does dissipate on touching the three way switch, but i now need to rectify the bridge ground.

I actually tested continuity from one end of the stud to the other and it was very poor, not sure why they would use non conductive paint on parts that need conductivity....

Any suggestions apart from scratching all the paint off?

Cheers

[fender3x]

This has come up a lot lately. I have no good idea. My best bad idea is to swap out the everything above the stop ferrules with a stop that you know is conductive. There must be conductive black hardware...

[NRich]

Yes that is my plan, i have black hardware on lots of gibsons and it is conductive...

[McCreed]

i have black hardware on lots of gibsons and it is conductive...

Your Gibsons probably didn't cost $259 either. Just sayin'

[NRich]

Yes, agreed, but definitely something to be rectified in the kit, overall quality was outstanding for the price.