Howdy folks,
Some time back, I read on CigarBoxNation about 'grounding' the strings....and I can't find the conversation anywhere on here.
So I thought I'd just go ahead and ask:
(1) Is it necessary to ground the strings, and if so what is the intention in doing so?
(2) If I am using a simple threaded (metal) screw for the bridge, I would imagine that I can solder a small wire to the end of the screw and stick the wire through a drilled hole in the cigar box. The questions is where do I attach the end of that wire to accomplish the grounding?
Thanks,
kieta
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grounding strings is not necessary in all guitars .
more so it is done to prevent static and hiss sounds , and/ or eliminate them.(many people only ground "IF" they hear a hiss . )
it is also a safty issue in enviroments where the building you are is is grounded or not .
most 2nd grounding points are to the back (top) of the volume pot . sometimes the jack .
not including volume/ tone pots in your build , and going straight pup to jack , usually omits the need to ground the strings .
hope that helps .
String grounding is not necessary when using a piezo.
In a circuit with a mag pickup, the strings are part of the circuit. They act as a conductor for outside interference which is picked up thru the magnetic field of the pickup and heard thru the amp as buzz, hum or hiss. Outside interference includes fluorescent lights, dimmer switches, microwave ovens, cordless phones and more. Grounding the strings eliminates this.
Yes, you can solder a wire to your metal bridge. Most pickup circuits that include a volume and tone control use a central grounding point on the back of the volume pot. That point is soldered to the negative lug of the jack. If it's just a pickup, run your string ground to that jack lug.
Hope this was easy to read and understand...
If yer using a Piezo, jus make sure it's in place firmly, with no room to vibrate,
this is where u get hum & hiss from. I like to sandwich it under the top of da
box with a square scrap of wood on top of it,don't b stingy with da glue when
yer gluing these together, u want a tight fit so it won't a chance to vibrate.
Good Luck, post pics when yer finished.
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