Shielding

[dingobass]

Quote from dmac on November 29, 2012, 07:48

Quote from ncass81 on November 29, 2012, 06:56
Ok coll, what about the switch

The switch is already grounded as part of the pickup/volume/tone wiring. It doesn't have to be directly grounded (like it is in an LP), it just has to be in the circuit where there is ground (like in an ST).

You'll probably get more mileage if you want to be ultra-thorough by using shielded wire for long runs, especially if you are using high-output pickups. dingobass probably does it, and I do too. That would be for example to and from the switch and to the jack on an LP-style.

Well spotted dMac! I do use shielded wire for my long runs and I should have mentioned that to Nick 8-)

[keloooe]

Quote from dingobass on October 24, 2012, 17:39
Hi dMac and Pablo.

You can get shielding paint fron Australian Luthiers Supplies in Brisbane. http://luthierssupplies.com.au

Also I seem to remember there being no problems getting it from Stewmac, (at least they don't say you can't get it sent by airmail, unlike other paint products they sell which all have cannot be shipped by air statements) and I am certain a mate of mine here in Perth got his from Stewmac recently, but I will check with him to confirm or deny.

There is no question that a complete sheilding job makes all the difference. I do it to every build and never get any of those annoying hums.
I also apply a dab of solder to all the joins just to make sure!

Yea, it doesnt say that StewMac can't send the paint here by airmail...

[Bass Guy]

I am pretty sure StewMac sell copper tape in a variety of widths. That is the avenue I will be investigating for my builds.

[dingobass]

Quote from Bass Guy on March 17, 2013, 09:49
I am pretty sure StewMac sell copper tape in a variety of widths. That is the avenue I will be investigating for my builds.

Yep, they sure do....

They also stock shielding kits that have enough copper sheet and tape to shield just about any guitar.
This may be a less expensive option for most folk.

[GlennGP]

Quote from dingobass on March 17, 2013, 13:10

Quote from Bass Guy on March 17, 2013, 09:49
I am pretty sure StewMac sell copper tape in a variety of widths. That is the avenue I will be investigating for my builds.

Yep, they sure do....

They also stock shielding kits that have enough copper sheet and tape to shield just about any guitar.
This may be a less expensive option for most folk.

I'm getting the "large" shielding kit from Stewmac, which should have enough materials for my own TL-1 and the next one I'm building for a friend. Certainly seems like an economical approach.

[Gavin1393]

I took a chance recently and got some good adhesive copper at a very good price from this company one-bay.
http://stores.ebay.com.au/greenhouse...id=p4340.l2563

[Walrus]

Quote from Gavin1393 on March 17, 2013, 23:45
I took a chance recently and got some good adhesive copper at a very good price from this company one-bay.
http://stores.ebay.com.au/greenhouse...id=p4340.l2563

I've seen this product as well, just curious about the 50mm x 4m product they have - is that plenty for one ST-1?

[Gavin1393]

It's probably enough for two!

[dingobass]

4 meters should do three!

[Gavin1393]

Quote from dingobass on May 15, 2013, 18:10
4 meters should do three!

DB is right. it should do three but only two if you let it go at the wrong time and it wraps itself into a tube which you cannot unstick! Anticipate that there might be a learning curve to effective use!