Grounded Guitar Amps???

[Muhendis]

On 10/15/2021 at 8:20 PM, CALSinCM said:

Needless to say my strings are 'zapping' me.

Explanation required for the term 'zapping'. Are you getting an electric shock/tingle. 

If an electric shock then how are the strings in conductive contact with any metallic parts of the amplifier and electricity supply?

All guitars I have come across are wood/plastic and the strings are most definitely not touching any amplifier connected bits.

Or are you saying the strings are registering their dissatisfaction at being asked to play so many bum notes.

Edited October 24, 2021 by Muhendis
new information

[Orinoco]

14 hours ago, Muhendis said:

Explanation required for the term 'zapping'. Are you getting an electric shock/tingle. 

If an electric shock then how are the strings in conductive contact with any metallic parts of the amplifier and electricity supply?

All guitars I have come across are wood/plastic and the strings are most definitely not touching any amplifier connected bits.

Or are you saying the strings are registering their dissatisfaction at being asked to play so many bum notes.

The metal bridge can have a connection to the pick ups, jack or pots, (earth)

this is to reduce hum noise.

maybe someone can give a better explanation.

 

Edited October 24, 2021 by Orinoco