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Post subject: Telecaster noise issue
Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2011 12:37 pm
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I recently purchased a 30th anniversary American Tele, when my fingers touch the pick guard I get a loud static noise through the amp. I have been told it is due the single coil pickups and florescent lights, neon lights,etc. commonly found in bars, nightclubs. Is there any way to eliminate this problem ?


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Post subject: Re: Telecaster noise issue
Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2011 5:59 pm
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Are you touching the plastic pickguard only or are you touching a metal part such as the bridge? If the pickguard only, it is probably just a static discharge. Spray some antistatic spray on a cloth and wipe the pickguard down. You can also use something like a Cling-Free wipe (ask your wife :lol: ). If the noise occurs when you touch a metal part, you could have a loose ground inside the guitar. If you are not comfortable opening up the guitar, take it to a good tech to have the wiring checked out.

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Post subject: Re: Telecaster noise issue
Posted: Tue Sep 13, 2011 1:28 pm
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Thanks Bill, it only happens when I touch the pick guard, I'll try what you suggest and let you know if that takes care of the problem.


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Post subject: Re: Telecaster noise issue
Posted: Tue Sep 13, 2011 3:17 pm
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Good luck.

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Post subject: Re: Telecaster noise issue
Posted: Wed Sep 14, 2011 2:07 pm
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:roll: THANKS BILL !! Problem solved !!


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Post subject: Re: Telecaster noise issue
Posted: Wed Sep 14, 2011 3:48 pm
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Great! :D

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