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Application Note Bourns® Model 95 Premium and Model 82 Vintage Guitar Potentiometer Proper Grounding Method Improper grounding of electric guitars can produce an unwanted “hum” or “buzz” (noise) in the output of the amplified guitar signal. This application note addresses the proper grounding procedure to use when installing Bourns® Model 95 Premium and Model 82 Vintage Guitar Potentiometers in electric guitars or bass guitars. GROUND AFFECTS NOISE Even though “ground” is referred to as “earth” in some countries, the terms are synonymous and Model 95 Premium they refer to the same definition. Simply defined, a ground is similar to a “drain” where all electrical noise is deposited. If the “drain” is not properly connected to the ground lug on the output jack, electrical noise will occur in the circuit. The level of audible hum or buzz will intensify if more than one component in the guitar is improperly grounded. Such components include potentiometers, pickups, and/or bridges. POTENTIOMETER DESIGN Most standard guitar potentiometers have a rear metal cover that is used as the ground. The rear cover is actually grounded to the metal bushing and the metal shaft. The potentiometer must be Model 82 Vintage designed with a good internal ground to eliminate noise. Some potentiometers lack good internal ground resulting in a “scratchy” sound when the shaft is rotated. This phenomenon can be mistaken