hmmm buzzing?

[Squireman131]

well when ever i let go of the strings or bridge of my guitar it buzz's really really bad. Im thinking somethings not grounded or something? any other reason it would do this?

[Tone2TheBone]

If you're near a TV or lights or computer it will buzz like crazy. Which guitar is it?

[Squireman131]

the douglas shadow les paul

[Rocket]

Electrical or mechanical buzz?

[ShortBuSX]

On Les Paul type guitars the bridge ground is usually run through the bridge bushing hole, if youve messed around with your bridge lately then thats probably it. I dont think anybody actually solders these together its usually just a friction fit coupled with a somewhat fine wire for the ground.

[SuperSwede]

A short lesson on how to ground guitars properly would be really nice!

[Tibernius]

A short lesson on how to ground guitars properly would be really nice!

Especially since I'm going to rewire my LP copy and change the pots (maybe with a DVM Full Boat mod) so it would be very useful for me. :D
It's doing exactly the same thing Squireman131 mentioned, but I'm not sure if it's because it's got those cheap mini-pots in it.

[ZMAN]

I have the same issue on my 2008 Gibson Studio. I asked my tech about it and he said most of them are like that. It hums like crazy when you aren't touching the strings. I was upset at first because I only get that with my cheaper older Squier guitars. I don't even notice it any more. If there is a fix I would be interested as well.

[WackyT]

This is the best guide I've found for wiring and grounding solutions.

GuitarNuts.com - Wiring (http://www.guitarnuts.com/wiring/index.php)

[ShortBuSX]

I dont think GuitarNutz is gonna be much help, thats mostly for Strats and Teles...and thats 60 cycle hum, not ground noise.

I found a couple of things that might help or at the least explain how it should be.

http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/gibson-les-pauls/4773-1979-les-paul-standard-ground-problem.html

This was one of the more useful links from the above linked topic:
http://www.harmony-central.com/Guitar/Faqs/faq/faq.grounding.txt

But in my opinion, you really need to just pull out your bridge bushing, the one closest to your controls/electronics...find your ground wire and do what ever it takes to improve your ground(contact) to that bushing....that IS your culpret.

[dan P]

Brian, do you have an ohmmeter ? if so you want to look for continuity between between your bridge and jack plate, if that is good , you are grounded..( you may also check by inserting a cord in the guitar and checking the ground on the other end to the bridge ..should have the same reading )