Tele Pickguard Static: a single coil problem?

hekawi · March 31st, 2008, 11:52 AM

is the pickguard static we experience only a problem on telecasters equipped with the standard single coil neck and bridge pickups?

is static eliminated (along with hum) if humbuckers are installed?

Mark Davis · March 31st, 2008, 01:04 PM

No its static electricity happens on Strats too.

This happens more often in the dry air in winter when the heater has dried out the air.

Doesnt happen when it warms up and there is more humidity in the air so its not the pickups that cause it its an enviroment issue.

telesavant · March 31st, 2008, 01:09 PM

Of my many Teles, this static problem only happened to one.....changed pickguard....problem solved.

fenson · March 31st, 2008, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hekawi

is the pickguard static we experience only a problem on telecasters equipped with the standard single coil neck and bridge pickups?

is static eliminated (along with hum) if humbuckers are installed?

Yes even esquires are prone to that , that problem usually goes in the sping, summer, mostly a dry season thing. Besides sheilding the pick guard and or cavities a quick fix is to rub a anti static dryer sheet on the guard, or spray some fabric anti cing stuff on a rag and wipe the guard. eg. Cling Free
And no!, the static is not eliminated when HBs are installed my Les pauls do it to. The only thing HBs will eliminate besides the 60 cylce hum , is IMO the tone , a tele or strat just doesnt sound like a tele or strat should with HBs

hekawi · March 31st, 2008, 01:28 PM

thanks guys.

that dryer sheet suggestion is a good idea! i'll toss a pack in my case.

mike03870 · March 31st, 2008, 02:21 PM

I have a Barden in the neck position and it still happens. I use Scotch guard bythe way with good results.

bowlfreshener · March 31st, 2008, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike03870

I have a Barden in the neck position and it still happens. I use Scotch guard bythe way with good results.

Thats a new one that I hadn't heard before, but seems like it would work, I'll have to remember that one...

Ira7 · March 31st, 2008, 07:00 PM

Check this thread out.

http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view...18&mark=static

March 31st, 2008, 11:52 AM	#1 (permalink)
hekawi Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: greenville, sc Posts: 1,914	Tele Pickguard Static: a single coil problem? is the pickguard static we experience only a problem on telecasters equipped with the standard single coil neck and bridge pickups? is static eliminated (along with hum) if humbuckers are installed? __________________ ____________________________________________ "Rule Number One: Obey All Rules" - Barney Fife

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Mark Davis Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bakersfield Ca. Age: 57 Posts: 12,262	No its static electricity happens on Strats too. This happens more often in the dry air in winter when the heater has dried out the air. Doesnt happen when it warms up and there is more humidity in the air so its not the pickups that cause it its an enviroment issue. __________________ I'm so blind my seeing eye dog needs glasses.

March 31st, 2008, 01:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
hekawi Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: greenville, sc Posts: 1,914	thanks guys. that dryer sheet suggestion is a good idea! i'll toss a pack in my case. __________________ ____________________________________________ "Rule Number One: Obey All Rules" - Barney Fife

March 31st, 2008, 01:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
telesavant Tele-Meister Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Litchfield County, Connecticut Posts: 336	Of my many Teles, this static problem only happened to one.....changed pickguard....problem solved.

March 31st, 2008, 02:21 PM	#6 (permalink)
mike03870 TDPRI Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 11	I have a Barden in the neck position and it still happens. I use Scotch guard bythe way with good results.

March 31st, 2008, 07:00 PM	#8 (permalink)
Ira7 Tele-Meister Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Coral Springs, FL Age: 51 Posts: 326	Check this thread out. http://www.guitarists.net/forum/view...18&mark=static