Insulated ring terminals: just remove the plastic?

[xero27]

Hi I could only find insulated ring terminals at my local electronics stores. They were cheap so I picked up a multi-pack and found that they are the perfect size for "quieting the beast," and that I could pull off the insulation with a pliers.

My question is, does an insulated ring terminal with the plastic insulate removed have the same conductive properties as an uninsuilated ring terminal? I.e. they aren't made of different materials?

[newey]

They should be fine. Remember to re-insulate it, with electrical tape, after you've wired the star ground so the ring terminal doesn't contact any other conductor inside the finished guitar.

[xero27]

Man newey, you are so helpful. Thanks again!