Hi.
I recently saw that Taylor electric guitars have a fuse in the control cavity to prevent accidental death.
In general terms where should such a fuse be in a general guitar circuit?
Thanks,Rob.
Taylor type fuse - positioning
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Re: Taylor type fuse - positioning
I suspect between the wiring ground and the jack grounding lug since the player will only touch strings, bridge, etc that are tied to ground.
Back in the old days a bandmate and I both had non-grounded amps.
I got a good shock touching his guitar while holding mine.
Back in the old days a bandmate and I both had non-grounded amps.
I got a good shock touching his guitar while holding mine.
Ever-body was kung fu fight-in,
Them kids was fast as light-nin.
Them kids was fast as light-nin.
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Re: Taylor type fuse - positioning
That would have to be a very small value fuse in order to have any meaningful protection....
Re: Taylor type fuse - positioning
I seem to recall Taylor used a 5mA fuse.
Ever-body was kung fu fight-in,
Them kids was fast as light-nin.
Them kids was fast as light-nin.
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Re: Taylor type fuse - positioning
That sounds reasonable... also preferrably quick blow.... GFIs for personal protection around here are usually 20 mA...