Originally Posted by: RazboI think it is more likely that the guitar is just completing the circuit, enabling the effect.

You write like you know electricity. :) Do you know anywhere to borrow a conditioner to see?

That could be, Razbo. I'm not sure where I could borrow one off hand. I think I'll try putting a meter in the outlet and see if I get a spike when flipping another switch. I haven't plugged it in a surge protector yet either. Or maybe try an external electrical source near the guitar and see if it pops. It's not buzzing or humming like a floating voltage on a ground. I don't mind buying a conditioner if I'm pretty sure that will take care of it.