Maintaining proper grounding on your .strandberg* guitar

The .strandberg* EGS hardware incorporate a unique grounding mechanism. A wire originating from the control cavity connects to the front screw securing the bridge. A small spring links the screw's head to the adjustable saddle of the bridge. The strings rest on this saddle, grounding the remaining strings through the 0-fret.

If you think there is a problem with your guitar's string ground, here are some tips:

1. Sometimes, the connection between the wire and the bridge screw is faulty.
2. Oxidation on the grounding spring can hinder a reliable connection, which can be resolved by lightly sanding both ends of the spring to ensure clean surfaces.
3. In some instances, the grounding spring may become lodged within the bridge and fail to make contact with the saddle.

Easy Guide to Troubleshoot:

If you have access to an ohm-meter, follow these steps to diagnose and correct the issue:

1. Remove the bridge and see if touching the head of the bridge mounting screw eliminates the buzz. If it does, the problem probably lies in the string's failure to connect the screw with the saddle. To resolve this, sand off the spring and gently stretch it to ensure a secure connection.
2. Note that on guitars with a hardtail bridge, the ground wire is connected to the G-string bridge. On guitars with a tremolo bridge, it's the A-string. In rare cases, particularly with older guitars, it may be attached to the high E-string.