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Musician asks if clear EMI/RFI shielding exists?

Does anyone know of a clear conductive shield for EMI/RFI? I'm looking to shield my guitar electronics, but I have a clear pick guard so they are on display. Is there anything at least partially transparent that has about the same shielding properties as traditional copper tape or shielding paint?

Thanks.

Andrew S.
Musician - Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
2004

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Hi Andrew,

A layer of Indium-Tin-Oxide is used in the electronics industry on transparent surfaces (glass, etc.). To be transparent, it is a pretty thin layer, so is not as effective as Copper tape. Also it has a slight bluish color, but seems to be the only acceptable approach. Now you have to find an outfit to do the coating, which may be even harder!

Tom Gallant
- Long Beach, California, USA
2004