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Anyone EVER used it as a shielding material for a geetar?

I need to shield a couple --- one of which is a lovely Peavey Patriot from the 80's
USA made -- quirky P90 sytle Rail pickups made of SUPER FERRITE magnets----its got a tone like no other -- as well as it pics up more ambient static and noise than a 5.00 transistor radio---all my other Peaveys are Dead quiet -- YEs it is properly and solidly grounded (before anyone asks)

I read where aluminum is a BETTER shield than copper--- and most argue the copper tape is BETTER than the "shielding paint" paint---- I know Peavey themselves and I believe Gibson toyed with aluminum trays in the cavities for a bit but stopped--- added cost I assume----

I have a good can of spray adhesive--- seems like a simple task......

So --- thoughts ideas-----warnings?
 
eSGEe said:
Anyone EVER used it as a shielding material for a geetar?

I need to shield a couple --- one of which is a lovely Peavey Patriot from the 80's
USA made -- quirky P90 sytle Rail pickups made of SUPER FERRITE magnets----its got a tone like no other -- as well as it pics up more ambient static and noise than a 5.00 transistor radio---all my other Peaveys are Dead quiet -- YEs it is properly and solidly grounded (before anyone asks)

I read where aluminum is a BETTER shield than copper--- and most argue the copper tape is BETTER than the "shielding paint" paint---- I know Peavey themselves and I believe Gibson toyed with aluminum trays in the cavities for a bit but stopped--- added cost I assume----

I have a good can of spray adhesive--- seems like a simple task......

So --- thoughts ideas-----warnings?
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The thing is, the adhesive on the copper shielding tape is also conductive. So, as you layer it it will remain like a single conductive shield.

The spray adhesive will likely not be conductive.

However, being that a P-90 is a single-coil, don’t get your hopes up too high about the effectiveness of eliminating hum.
The business end of the pickup will still be exposed to potential interference.

You may get some reduction in hum, but it’s uncertain whether you can expect to completely eliminate it.
 
Dont Fender and others use some sort of aluminium sheilding on the back of there pickguards ? I think the Peavey i got has that to on the back of control cover. Paint the pup cavities to.I used that Hummbugger paint on the Shredator pup cavities and control route and even with those Super Ds in it is dead quiet.
 
Perhaps a combo of aluminum on the PG and paint in the cavities?

ANd yes-- I agree Smitty those big superferrite magnets----HUM-- the Patriot bass HUMS --- so I am not expecting ,miracles--- just a little more quieter
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Ive known others to swap them regular old humbuckers--- but that removes part of the unique tone and vibe of the 80's Peavey Patriot
 
Goldmember said:
I have used aluminum tape to shield a few guitars, and it worked very well. It's just important to fold over the edges
so that each piece makes contact with the next.
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Yes yes.... And if you want to make sure the folded edges stay flat and make contact, just add another tiny piece (1/2" x 1/2") of the aluminum tape over the folded edge.

HVAC/Aluminum tape at a hardware store. Almost 2" wide by 10 yards... $4!

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Shurtape 1.88 in. x 10 yds. Aluminum Foil Repair Tape-241588 - The Home Depot
 
Don O said:
If ya want to go dirt cheap, use aluminum foil.
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See-- I have the foil-- and I HAVE the spray adhesive---- (I mean these are S.O.P. in a redneck home) so -- FREE (essentially 'cause I owns them any way) is the cheapest....

However I was more curious from the shielding quality level-- I mean we weirdos been using aluminum foil hats for many many years......
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I will try to find the instructional video, but what I do is fold a corner of each next piece of tape over so the 2 are touching top-to-top and make a connection

Also, not all adhesive is conductive. Check with the manufacturer
 
DonP said:
As I said, aluminium won't solder, so cut and shape a single piece that will fit the control cavity perfectly
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My Gibson SG-II has an aluminum foil "cup" shielding the control cavity. It was there when I bought the guitar in 1993, and since the guitar is pretty quiet I have left it in place, even though it is fairly loose. I have no idea really, but by the looks of it it is not stock.
 
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