Conductive paint
A paint containing carbon or metal particles, applied inside a guitar's cavities to create a shielding layer.
Conductive paint turns the inside of the control and pickup cavities into a grounded enclosure that blocks electrostatic noise before it reaches the wiring. It is easier and cheaper than fitting foil because it reaches odd shapes and narrow channels, though it can be less effective than copper on plastic parts that already resist adhesion. The paint must be continuous and must be connected to ground with a small screw or a dedicated wire, otherwise it sits there doing nothing.
Example: A guitar whose control cavity is painted a dull black rather than lined with foil has been shielded with conductive paint.
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