How do I fix ground i8ssues in a telecaster?

Answer by  bug57 (1048)

It's all down to the quarter inch TRS plug- in other words, where you plug in the guitar cable. Two screws hold the plate and jack assembly in the guitar. Remove them, and you'll see a number of wires. Remove all solder and resolder all connections. You should be good to go.

Answer by  MstrMusician (34)

In any electric guitar, there is a wire that goes from the control harness, to the bridge. This effectively grounds the strings, tuners, and bridge to the same ground as your amp. Most likely, that wire has broken or a soldering joint has come loose. Your can open the control cavity and follow the wire to the bridge.

Answer by  VetTech (49)

If that is indeed the source of your problem, just take the back off the amp and find a better surface to attach your ground wire to. This should be a black wire coming out of the place where your power cord enters the back. Just touch it to anything metal and move it until it doesn't hum.

Answer by  RoyZ (32)

Grounding issues are a common problem. Installation of a noise suppressor will kill the humming sound whilst notes are not being played.

Answer by  AmirLuskySmallCock (160)

I would open it up and make sure the wiring looks secure and not too beat up. If you don't know what you are doing, then have a friend help or take it to the shop to get checked out.