String grounding test?

beep.click · July 18th, 2008, 11:42 PM

If I use a meter, and see continuity between the strings and the metal body of a guitar plug in the jack -- wouldn't that verify that my string ground IS good?

(Trying to analyze a noise issue with my Baja, here. FWIW, the noise goes away completely when I use an Ebtech Hum-X...)

mellecaster · July 19th, 2008, 01:25 AM

Basically Yes....but I have no clue what a Ebtech Hum-X is ?....Sorry

beep.click · July 19th, 2008, 02:45 AM

Thanks, Mellecaster.

The Hum-X is supposed to eliminate group loops. Put it into the wall socket, then plug the amp AC cord into that. Don't know where I'd be getting a ground loop, with just a Tele plugged into an amp...

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July 19th, 2008, 02:45 AM	#3 (permalink)
beep.click Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: California Age: 49 Posts: 1,979	Thanks, Mellecaster. The Hum-X is supposed to eliminate group loops. Put it into the wall socket, then plug the amp AC cord into that. Don't know where I'd be getting a ground loop, with just a Tele plugged into an amp... __________________ "It looked like a giant green gum drop to me."