read about this modification in Guitar and Bass....

ThorpyFX

So i have to admit I'm not really a strat man -or at least i wasn't for the longest time. anyway, i got my classic player stratocaster from Guitar Village and have been slowly tweaking it to taste.... this is the latest tweak.

I fitted an aluminium shield behind the scratch plate., as recommended in Guitar and Bass magazine. Cheers @ChrisV

http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m447/thorpy6/16B0C0F5-5345-4C73-BCB6-32228022D506.jpg

Now the guitar has much less singlecoil hum (to be expected) but more impressive is that the harsh edge of the guitar has gone. its warmer, smoother and more refined.

Still sounds like a strat though which is nice. £9.99 well spent

4114Effects

I do the same thing to all my strats using kitchen foil. Probably doesn't have as dramatic effect tonally but cuts down on the hum a decent amount. :-)

ThorpyFX

4114Effects said:

I do the same thing to all my strats using kitchen foil. Probably doesn't have as dramatic effect tonally but cuts down on the hum a decent amount. :-)

im not refined enough to get the foil to stay in one piece.

4114Effects

Contact spray adhesive and a credit card to smooth it flat :-)

xchrisv

It's Huw Price who deserves the thanks, @thorpy6, he's the DIY genius :-)

ThorpyFX

chrisv said:

It's Huw Price who deserves the thanks, @thorpy6, he's the DIY genius :-)

please pass on my thanks, I'm very happy and hadn't even considered this before

xchrisv

Will do!

Sassafras

Is that the self adhesive type or the slightly thicker loose aluminium plate?

ThorpyFX

Sassafras;722570" said:

Is that the self adhesive type or the slightly thicker loose aluminium plate?

It's the loose 0.4mm thick plate. It's hidden well by the scratch plate though