Re: OT: Electric Guitar - fix for static noise?

[andy butler <akbutler@tiscali.co.uk>]

Charles Zwicky wrote:
> First, we must understand the nature of this problem.
> This noise is caused by a buildup of charge in the pickuard material.
> Static charge can be dissipated by proper shielding.
> A lining of conductive material on the back of the pickguard will 
> dissipate this charge.
Presumably the pickguard is non-conductive.
So I wonder if earthing the back would prevent static build up on the 
front.

I'm also wondering where this "static build-up" comes from.

andy butler