Ive fitted Kinman AVn-Pickups but I still get some hum when I let go of the strings, what gives?
Kinman AVn-Pickups are noiseless BUT you have to remember that pickups are not the only thing that collect noise and hum. Every exposed electrical contact (switches, pots and output socket) and the wiring itself contribute to noise. This is the reason that shielding in the wiring cavities is necessary for the ultimate noiseless guitar. When you are in contact with the strings (which are grounded) you become a (human) shield and noise is kept out of the system. However, when you let go of the strings noise can once again enter the guitar. For more info about this subject read the section on shielding on the Perfect Guitar page of the Tone Workshop.
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