RhythmSection Posted May 5 Share Posted May 5 Hi All, I have had my 1989 MIJ Fender P Bass (passive) since new, and have never needed to look at the wiring until recently when I needed to install a new jack socket. In the cavity there is a dark blue/black wire that comes out of the body and lies across the bottom of the cavity, though it is not connected to either the pots or the socket. It is easy to see in the photo running through the centre of the cavity. Can someone tell me the purpose of that wire please. Thanks Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjones Posted May 5 Share Posted May 5 (edited) It's the earth wire, which stops buzzing, and should be connected to your wiring loom as show in the diagram below. Edited May 5 by gjones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhythmSection Posted May 5 Author Share Posted May 5 Thanks for the quick reply. Odd thing is that I'm not getting any buzzing! I will take the scratch plate off again and have a look at the wiring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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