[sdiy] Grounding check (OT)

[Cornutt, David K]

From: dreichert at sympatico.ca [mailto:dreichert at sympatico.ca]
> I've plugged my bass into a used effects processor I just got 
> and when I play I'm feeling a mild sensation in my hands that 
> makes me suspect that something's not properly grounded. 

I know of what you speak.  Trust that feeling; something
is not right.  One thing to check: is the receptacle wired
right?  Try measuring hot-to-ground and neutral-to-ground
and see what you get.