: Static noise at gig that has no electrical grounding in the building? How do I stop the static noise that comes from my electric guitar and amp while I am playing at a gig that has no electrical grounding in the building?

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Easy answer! You take your guitar,amp,etc., and go home! Playing with unsafe electricity? I'd rather play in a snake pit. Often you only get one chance, after which you could be playing a harp instead. And I don't mean one you suck and blow.

Seriously (and the above para. is serious) A lot of guitar gear has warning signs not to lift the earth. They're there for a good reason. Safety says that the chassis of amps, which are directly connected to any metal parts on guitars, mics, etc. must have a direct line to earth. Yes, I know some players disconnect earth, often to get rid of hum, but were there to be a serious wiring problem in their gear, the first they would know about it would be the last.