Pickguard Static

[Jean-Luc Pickguard]

Playing my new(ish) Vintera bass VI, I've notived that I get a load of 'static' noise when my hand brushes against the pickguard when plugged into an amp. I don't recall ever noticing this phenomenon before on other guitars/basses.

 

I'm planning to do a copper tape shielding job on this bass soon, like I do with most of my instruments. As part of the shielding I'll apply the tape to the back of the pickguard and ensure it is continuous with ground. Should this cure the static?

[DTB]

Hi, have you fixed this?

i have a lot of experience with this if you still need help. 

[Jean-Luc Pickguard]

I haven't had a chance to pick up the VI for a while so I haven't been able to address this yet. Any suggestions are very welcome.