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dumb question, where does the ground go?

Posted by Matt Philip on July 27, 2009 at 8:04pm
ok I know it goes to the ground but what should I solder it to? if it goes to the bolt on the bridge how does it get grounded? oh and how do I tell what wire coming off the pickup is the hot one? I'm going by this http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_RkLVQlI2ISo/SkGJYF8oJZI/AAAAAAAAAao/f1fI4jZiVeg/s1600-h/1singlecoil_1vol_1tone.jpg

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  • The Phrygian Kid February 23, 2015 at 2:12am
    at the end of the day, it pretty much always goes to the ocean.
  • Matt Philip July 27, 2009 at 8:16pm
    ok great thanks

    Ted Crocker said:
    Hi Matt,

    I assume you are referring to the 'ground wire to bridge' in the diagram. That wire is there to ground the strings when using a magnetic pickup. It's not necessary when using a piezo.

    If you are using a bolt as a bridge, you can drill a small hole under the bolt for the wire, strip the end of the wire and spread it so it is in contact with the bolt. If you want, you can apply a little solder to keep it attached but the string pressure should keep the bridge in contact with the stripped wire.
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