Aluminum tape as shielding

Dumb question....

Is aluminum conductive?

I'm in the midst of a basement remodeling and had to move some heating ducts. I bought a large, wide roll of thick aluminum tape with adhesive backing and have way more than I'll use for it's intended purpose.

Is this stuff suitable for 'pup and control cavities?

Tom

Sure is, just make sure you overlap well, sometimes the adhesive won't allow for good electrical contact.

you might want to check out this thread;
http://www.tdpri.com/forum/tele-tech/102761-aluminum-copper-shielding.html

TDR

I use aluminum tape - I overlap the edges then poke through the seam with a sharp to insure good conductance. Aluminum is the best shield material for guitars IMO - better than copper. I shield the back of the pickguard as well, but not the jack cavity. It's basically a crude Faraday cage. DO NOT shield your pickups, or covers - you will kill off some of your high frequencies.

It's not about conductive - it's about shield - they are not the same. An inch of steel, a 1/4" of copper and a piece of aluminum foil have the same shield effect - which would you rather have in your guitar?