How to upgrade the electronics on a Fender Squier Strat and fix faulty shielding

The shielding on this budget Strat wasn't doing the job. Dan Erlewine and Elyse show how to fix the problem using conductive paint and a foil pickguard shield. While they're at it, they upgrade the pickups and electronics with a Golden Age prewired pickguard.

Golden Age Pre-wired Pickguards
http://www.stewmac.com/item/2292

Conductive Shielding Paint
http://www.stewmac.com/item/0029

Pickguard Shielding Foil
http://www.stewmac.com/item/0048

Razor Knife
http://www.stewmac.com/item/4878

Titebond Original Wood Glue
http://www.stewmac.com/item/0620

Guitar Tech Screwdriver Set
http://www.stewmac.com/item/3000

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