bridges

[kevpilk]

could anybody tell me , if you swap a bridge for individual bridges do you need to have an earth to each saddle or will one suffice

[Dom in Dorset]

I'd have thought that one is enough. Electricity isn't too fussy , as long as you have an earth of some sort it's happy.

[Grangur]

I'd have thought you should earth each section. All you need is a single thin wire going under them all, so it's not a big deal.

[Dom in Dorset]

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I'd have thought you should earth each section. All you need is a single thin wire going under them all, so it's not a big deal.
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Ahh but you're earthing the circuitry not the strings , there is only one circuit that needs earthing.
(I could be wrong, it has happened before apparently)

Edited May 14, 2015 by Dom in Somerset

[PlungerModerno]

Depends on a few things. For metallic strings (regular, uncoated, conductive strings) I think a good ground from each string to the main ground is best practice. With single saddles like:


I'd think grounding each of them would be a good idea.


With insulated strings, non magnetic strings (like the Kala U bass type), or basses that use non magnetic pickup systems (piezo, lightwave, or others), I think there may be situations where the bridge being grounded may make no [s]different[/s] difference.

Edited May 14, 2015 by PlungerModerno