Re: Shielding a Strat

On 11/18/05 5:30 AM, in article
AXiff.1882$N45.1108@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "~R" <mo@xxxxxx>
wrote:

> I use reynolds wrap on my SG, and it works great. Just cut or
> tear a piece and tape it to the inside of the control cavity
> cover, and wrap some around the pickup wires. Works good and
> keeps the freezer burn out!
>
> ~Rob

I did a '61 Strat with regular aluminum foil 20 years ago for a buddy, and
it helps noticeably, if done neatly.

I had Repair Guy do my Hendrix Tribute Strat when I had it in for some
fretwork a year or two ago; he did a very nice job using proper copper foil.
It seemed to change the tone just a bit, made it a bit louder, with a bit
more "bark" to it. I haven't really noticed a problem with hum since.

Yes, it's worth it.

Zoid

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