Conductive Copper Tape

As long as you are great in doing prep work, this product will function as advertised. Do not neglect to check-your-work as you go.. with a meter. The end result hinges on all the cavities and foil-backed pickguard being 'bonded' correctly, and the entire job being solidly GROUNDED. This is 'scut work', but for many, fun work as well.

I had StewMac RF shielding paint already and had completed one Strat with it, when I decided to get the copper shielding tape as well. My 2nd guitar project was a very noisy USA Telecaster. I started by stripping out the hardware, then applying 3-coats of RF paint in all cavities.. I then waited one day for all of that to harden. The 3/4" tape (#0037) is fairly easy to work with. Yes, the adhesive side conducts current too, so NO soldering is required. I covered all the recently painted cavities with the tape. Take-your-time! Go slow, pre-measure and pre-crease before you cut anything to size. The wire channels need a completely different approach. I bonded the cavities together via copper braid "solder wicking". The braid is anchored on each end via more copper tape. Pull the braid as tightly as you can manage. You need room for the wires. The pickguard needed a foil backing so I 'invented' one via "Reynolds Aluminum foil", '3-M Adhesive Spray', a #2 pencil, a razor knife, and a very hard, flat surface to stage everything on. It worked GREAT. The new foil shield gets bonded to the cavity via an additional piece of copper tape up the side of ONE cavity with a small flap bent over onto the finish under the pickguard. I also made sure the output jack cavity was also well-painted/bonded. The end result.. a HUGE, noticeable difference in S/N ratio.. Much quieter now.

All cavities, the foil-backed pickguard, and the output jack must all be "as one" electrically or this won't work as expected. Use a meter constantly to check your progress in grounding everything. The shielding tape works and I'll keep using it.

I used this for a Strat project that I just completed. Lined the pickup cavities in the body and the back of the pickguard. This tape is easy to use and does the job for knocking out the hum.

Quality stuff! I bought the set of 3 along with a set of noiseless pickups - couldn't believe how quiet it was! Really easy to apply, but watch out - it's pretty sharp!

I recently bought shielding tape, push-back wire, CTS pots and a Switchcraft toggle from StewMac,I build/ restore most most of my guitars and I take my guitars seriously No cheap stuff on any of mine, You get what you pay for.

If you need sheilding, this is only second to sheilding paint. I have found this works fantastic to quite down noisey, buzzy Strats. It completely kills the buzzing.

Great stuff will buy more.

OK for those of you who are wondering if isolating your electric instrument will make a difference. Many years of playing clubs and a constant buzz or hum. I had had enough. I bought fender noiseless pickups for my Tele copy, shielding paint, copper tape, vol and tone pots and some nice little cosmetic parts to complete my fix it project. I never looked back. I am now better than 2 months into using my old used NEW and improved TELE copy. I can't say this enough times. GIT ER DONE. I am still in shock every time I plug in to my wireless rig. Pickup noise is the last thing on my mind, in fact it's not on my mind at all anymore. It was worth every penny. I feel almost stupid for not doing this years ago. Just do it!!!!!

I have made a few electric guitars during the last 10 years. First couple I didnt know about this. But then tried it and this made a big difference for wiring these. Great for grounding and very little hum. I know the first reaction is expensive price. But the roll lasts if used correctly.

Excellent tape!!! Ideal for shielding everything you need!!!