Shielded Cavity w/ EMGs...

[deviltronix]

I have a soloist from 1987 that came stock with EMGs. Weird thing is they left out any sort of shielding and it looks to be on purpose. I am wondering if at the time they thought EMG's did not need shielding. Which leads to my question.

Should I add the standard shielding to the cavity and back of cavity cover? Since there is no ground wire for EMG's will it be effective or do I need to ground the shielding itself. I have heard stories of improper shield jobs that actually increased noise and want to avoid that.

Thanks,

Rich

[missionguitars1]

Rich - Me again...

EMG's don't need shielding or grounding...low impedence so low noise...see: http://www.emginc.com/content/wiring...0230-0106D.pdf for more info/verify what I'm saying...good luck!

[deviltronix]

Thanks so much.. now I know!

[MakeAJazzNoiseHere]

I always do a string ground anyway, but yeah, they have a mesh cage under the plastic, so they're shielded well enough with no paint or foil needed.

[charvel750]

EMG's certainly need to be grounded! They may not need shielding, but you must ground them. Otherwise you won't get the proper output if any at all.