fusedemotion Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 My 2001 Les Paul Studio has had major problems with pops and crackles due to static build up on the back of the guitar since I bought it. I've taken it to 5 different guitar repair shops and no one could figure it out. Lately it's gotten worse. I've tried rubbing a static cling sheet (for dryers) on it. Helped a bit, but not completely. Then I tried putting one inside the actual guitar (in the pots section). Still there. Any advice?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eracer_Team Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 check your ground wires. I think there is a ground to the bridge too. also try: http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Electronics,_pickups/Supplies:_Shielding/Conductive_Copper_Tape.html P.S. anti-static dryer sheets are activated by heat.. highly doubtful you'll generate enough heat to stop static in the guitar like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saturn Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 I read somewhere that the plastic covers behind the toggle switch and tone knobs builds up static from rubbing againts your shirt. I've seen it suggested to replace them with aluminum cover. I've noticed some static issues with my Studio also, and I work in a machine shop, so I've been meaning to make myself some aluminum covers but haven't gotten "a round tuit". In my case it's only minor, so I haven't made much of an issue about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepblue Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 They make plastic bags for sensitive electrical componants. The bags usually look greyish. The have metal infused into the plastic to stop static discharge.....Get one, cut it to the right size of your back plate and tape it on...see if it helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Plains Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Just out of curiosity, what did the 5 different repair shops tell you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fusedemotion Posted November 19, 2009 Author Share Posted November 19, 2009 They all told me to rub a static sheet on the back of the guitar! Great tips guys thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobv Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 I get static from my fingers against the pickguard when playing barefoot outside with a battery powered amp - not sure being barefoot has anything to do with it but I guess there's noplace for the string ground to drain the charge off to if the amp isn't grounded. You should probably rethink using the cat as a polishing cloth if you're getting that much static. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fusedemotion Posted November 19, 2009 Author Share Posted November 19, 2009 I'm going to try sheilding, Deox-It, and the plastic bag. I'll post results. Oh and I use a $10 Dunlop fine polish cloth! haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hall Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 check your ground wires.I think there is a ground to the bridge too. also try: http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Electronics' date='_pickups/Supplies:_Shielding/Conductive_Copper_Tape.html P.S. anti-static dryer sheets are activated by heat.. highly doubtful you'll generate enough heat to stop static in the guitar like that.[/quote'] I had a similar problem on a 335 with vibrato and it was with a ground wire to the bridge. I think the Eracer, might be on it. Good hunting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldefrothingslosh Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 FWIW I had a similar issue with a Studio a few years ago and took it back to the dealer for repair under warranty. They put foil tape on the inside of the back plate, which seemed to reduce but not solve the issue. I learned to live with it and just stand/sit really still while playing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fusedemotion Posted November 23, 2009 Author Share Posted November 23, 2009 So I sprayed DeOxIt in all working parts inside my Les Paul, shielded the plastic covers and rubbed a dryer sheet all over. It still crackles and pops. ...I did notice 3 things that look way fishy. 1. It seems that the ground wire that is connected to my bridge post is broken, 2. looks like another wire is completely missing from the top left pot (look at the solder point) and 3. something looks broken or missing from where the ground (black) wire is connected to...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackie Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Shielding on that pup wire at top left looks like it needs to be cut back from the pot terminal where the inside wire connects. This shoddy wiring is just the thing to cause noise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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