I never noticed it with mine, but I'm curious now. I'll check tomorrow ~
For the life of me I can't figure out why a couple of my Les Paul type guitars make static pops when I rub my fingers on the pickguard. It's not attached to anything electronic.
Anyone know anything about this?
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I never noticed it with mine, but I'm curious now. I'll check tomorrow ~
Guitars: Gibson LP Studio, MIA Fender Precision, Carvin C350Originally Posted by Spudman
Amps: Genz Benz Shuttle 6.0 + Avatar B212 / Genzler 12-3, Acoustic B20
Pedals: Pod HD500X, Diamond Compressor, Tech 21 VT Bass, Sonic Research Turbo Tuner
I've had this problem on a couple of teles. It's so long since I had a Lester I can't remember if I left the 'guard on or not I don't recall any static problems on that or the two epi semis I've owned. Anti static sheets for use in a drier have been suggested at TDPRI (wipe over the plastic before playing) but again no personal experience, just received knowledge.
Electric: Fat strat > Korg PB > TS7 > DS1 > DD-20 > Cube 60 (Fender model)
Acoustic: Guitar > microphone > audience
Could the guard pick up enough of a charge for it to arc to the electronics under the guard?
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Gear: Epiphone Sheraton II, Epiphone Wildkat, Epiphone Emperor Joe Pass, Fender MIM Strat, Tacoma DR-14, Johnson JR-200 resonator; Fender Super Champ XD amp
Guitars: Gibson LP Studio, MIA Fender Precision, Carvin C350Originally Posted by Spudman
Amps: Genz Benz Shuttle 6.0 + Avatar B212 / Genzler 12-3, Acoustic B20
Pedals: Pod HD500X, Diamond Compressor, Tech 21 VT Bass, Sonic Research Turbo Tuner
Oh, right... however, if it happens when you are rubbing the guard and your hand/fingers are close to a pickup (or even the strings?), could the spark jump be happening there/then? Maybe try it with the lights off and see if you can see the spark (just don't let anyone walk in on you - it would be kinda hard to explain )
"GAS never sleeps" - Gil Janus
"Now you got to pay your dues. Get that axe and play the blues." - Spudman
Gear: Epiphone Sheraton II, Epiphone Wildkat, Epiphone Emperor Joe Pass, Fender MIM Strat, Tacoma DR-14, Johnson JR-200 resonator; Fender Super Champ XD amp