Wiring Question Fender MIJ 1989 P Bass (Passive)

[RhythmSection]

Hi All,

 

I have had my 1989 MIJ Fender P Bass (passive) since new, and have never needed to look at the wiring until recently when I needed to install a new jack socket. 

 

In the cavity there is a dark blue/black wire that comes out of the body and lies across the bottom of the cavity, though it is not connected to either the pots or the socket. 

 

It is easy to see in the photo running through the centre of the cavity.

 

Can someone tell me the purpose of that wire please.

 

Thanks

 

Steve

 

 

[gjones]

It's the earth wire, which stops buzzing, and should be connected to your wiring loom as show in the diagram below.

 

Edited May 5, 2024 by gjones

[RhythmSection]

Thanks for the quick reply.

 

Odd thing is that I'm not getting any buzzing!

 

I will take the scratch plate off again and have a look at the wiring.