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Post subject: Pickups/pots ground
Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2008 3:22 pm
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I built a Strat and I don't understand what the ground from pots->body is for. Doesn't make any sense "grounding" the electronics to wood. I know the pots/pickups are grounded to the output jack but wanted to know if anyone has an answer for this.


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Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2008 3:43 pm
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I believe those grounds attach to the tremolo claw or anything metal that is not part of the electronic scheme. I've read the ground helps eliminate some of the unwanted noise that is present when adjusting the pots.


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Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2008 9:53 pm
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Let me see if I can explain this so you understand.

Running a ground wire to the trem claw, which has a screw that goes into the wood is the same as running a ground wire to a steel rod that is in the ground (earth) for buildings. It is needed to complete the circuit.

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