I just finished my first project: a Warmoth Mustang body and neck, Dakota red. I'm very happy with it, except that it's humming like crazy. I noticed in the wiring instructions that it shows a ground wire to be connected "to brass". I did a little research and found some pictures that show the brass plates in the bottom of the pickup and control cavities, but can't find any detail about what they are (thickness etc.) and exactly what function they serve (shielding, tone effect). I think it's a shielding issue because it goes away when I touch the control plate.
If anyone has some info on the proper way to shield/ground the cavities, I would be most appreciative. I've shielded a couple of Teles and Strats, so if it's just a repeat of that method, it shouldn't be a problem.
Thanks in advance.
Jay
If anyone has some info on the proper way to shield/ground the cavities, I would be most appreciative. I've shielded a couple of Teles and Strats, so if it's just a repeat of that method, it shouldn't be a problem.
Thanks in advance.
Jay