Here's another poser for you guys. Earlier this year I got myself a really nice Fender Tele and I couldn't be much happier with it. However, it builds up static and develops a scratchy noise as my fingers brush the scratch plate. After a bit of Googling I think this might be something to do with the nitrocellulose finish on the bod of the guitar. The solution (after more Googling) was to get some Bounce anti-static sheets (the ones you put in a tumble drier) and rub the scratch plate down with that and the problem resolves for a few days but then returns. So it's not a massive big deal but I did wonder if there was any more permanent solution ... a mate suggested using shielding tape on the back of the scratch plate but not sure if this would work or not. Any suggestions?
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IIRC someone also said that roughing up the back of the scratchplate helps disconnect it from the body so that static won't build up (not tried it myself yet).
Only seemed apparent after I cleaned the guitar for the first time. Used some dunlop spray cleaner and a microfiber finishing cloth to buff.
Only happens at the bottom, where your fingers rest, not at the top.. gonna have to try these methods!
I find that if I wipe the scratchplate with one of them bounce anti static sheets that you put in a tumble dryer it fixes it.
I usually end up doing it every couple of months.
Makes it smell nice too
Sheets of Bounce work for 20 minutes but need wiping down again soon after