1.0Seymour Duncanhttps://www.seymourduncan.comSarvesh Tiwarihttps://www.seymourduncan.com/blog/author/seymourduncanWhat is shielding used for in a guitar? - Seymour Duncanrich600338<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="iqHPfVCZid"><a href="https://www.seymourduncan.com/blog/swd/what-is-shielding-used-for-in-a-guitar">What is shielding used for in a guitar?</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://www.seymourduncan.com/blog/swd/what-is-shielding-used-for-in-a-guitar/embed#?secret=iqHPfVCZid" width="600" height="338" title="“What is shielding used for in a guitar?” — Seymour Duncan" data-secret="iqHPfVCZid" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">
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Shielding is usually to reduce the unwanted electrical interference that is present is today’s environment. Shielding will help reduce the pop and buzz when lifting your hand from the grounded instrument. Often the electrical components, wires, switches and pickups are exposed and unwanted electrical signals can penetrate the instrument causing noise that can be heard...