BQLZR Copper Foil Tape Guitar Pickup Copper Foil EMI Shielding Tape Double-Side Conductive Adhesive for Plants Width 1.08 Inch, Woven Length 78.74 Inch for Guitar and EMI Shielding

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As previously mentioned, copper tape can be incorporated into a selection of different crafts and DIY projects. This can include stained glass artwork and wall art, as explored above, but it can also include a wide range of innovative craft ideas. Completely mask off all of your guitar’s body except where you are going to apply the shielding paint. DISCLAIMER: The following information is provided as a general guide on how to shield your guitar. The exact process for any particular guitar brand or model may vary from this guide. We are not responsible for any problems which may occur when attempting to do this work and directly or indirectly using the information provided herein. Learn how to do conductive shielding correctly. Discover what it does for the tone and sound quality of your guitar. What is Conductive Shielding

A fresh, sharp razor blade or hobby knife is essential for this kind of work. For one, you’ll be slicing through thin bits of metal, which will eventually dull the blade. You’ll also be cutting a lot of different shapes and curves into the tape, and a sharp edge will make that task much, much easier. Once this is done, test for continuity between the copper shielding and the casing of the volume pot (ground). If everything beeps, you have successfully created a fully grounded Faraday cage and therefore a well shielded guitar. The foil tape of your choosing, most commonly copper or aluminium. While copper is indeed the better conductor, it also carries an increased price per metre. Aluminium is only slightly weaker for guitar shielding purposes, but it’s both cheaper and more plentiful. Whichever you opt for, ensure that the tape has conductive adhesive so that you don’t have to worry so much about the connection between overlapping pieces of tape. Inside the body cavity, here’s what you need to do: Use a small metal tab to create a solder lug. Attach this lug to a side wall with a small wood screw. Next, solder a 22 AWG circuit wire from the lug to the housing of the closest pot. This will assure your shielding is grounded. Reassembly and Parts Installation NOTE - while this is hardly a dangerous job, the edges of the copper foil tape can become very sharp. Watch your fingers!To use, simply peel the tape and place it on the edge of the first piece of glass. Press it firmly down around the edge of the shape, taking extra care if the glass is sharp or jagged. Ensure that each new section of tape you apply overlaps with the last to avoid any gaps. Copper Tape for Walls Have a small dish of warm water and a rag within reach to do a prompt cleanup of any paint that gets on your guitar’s finish.

Use the same principle when shielding the inside of the body – carefully lay cut to size strips which overlap each other. Your scissors will become useful to cut strips to desired lengths and smaller widths to fit copper into all the little nooks and cranny’s. Use cut strips of copper tape lengthways running up the sides and use the full width (50mm) to do the floor of the cavity. IMPORTANT! It is imperative that you understand that doing this work requires removing and replacing electrical components in your guitar. DO NOT attempt this work unless you have the full knowledge, understanding, skills, and tools to complete this project. Mistakes made in attempting this work can ruin electrical components in your guitar! I also like to keep a piece of scrap dowel rod around to help me work out any air bubbles and lay down foil in the corners of the body routs. Repeat this process until the whole cavity is covered. Pay attention to ensure each strip overlaps the previous one, as well as making sure the tape goes over the edge. Paper circuits are low-voltage electrical circuits that can easily be created using a selection of common materials. They are often used in DIY or domestic settings, often to teach children about circuits and electrical conductivity.It is possible to solder copper tape, a practice which is largely used when working with non-conductive tape types. Separate strips can be soldered together, creating a strong join and a more reliable path for electrical connection to flow through multiple lengths. Grounding is, arguably, the most important part of the process. It is also probably the easiest thing to do.