M. Moore

Searching for info on this problem and came across your advice. Recently purchased a 2021 LP 50's model and the same exact thing is going on. opened it up and found nothing, zero, zip. everything points to a grounding issue but I see none. Brought it back to G.C. and of course the popping and crackling were almost none existing, figures right. But he took my word for it and pointed up all the solder connections and gave it a clean bill of health. I thought at first that the problem was solved, but it started again within a few minutes. I'm running clean through a 65 Twin and the longer its plugged in the more prevalent it is. Did all the trouble shooting, switched up guitars, changed cords, outlets, power strips even tightened up the light bulbs in the room LOL. Nothing made a difference. I absolutely love this guitar, it checks all the boxes. I did swap out the orange capacitors for bumblebees but honestly that just can't be it. Hearing about the Nitro finish possibly causing static issues was a first so I guess I need to be patient for a little while and hopefully it will die down. Honestly 9 out 10 people probably wouldn't even blink an eye over it and believe me it's not really a principle issue. Yes I paid top dollar for this LP and you would think those issues would be ironed. The reality is it's driving me F'n crazy!!! Thanks for bringing it up, I feel better venting a bit.