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Recently I have swapped the Marshal for a Roland Cube 30W and now I get the most annoying sound (I am still using the LP studio)

Every time I lightly touch a string I hear a "pop" or a "click" this happens when I touch any metal part of the guitar not just the strings.

I tried using an Ibanez SA on the Roland and I got the same clicking, popping sound.

I also plugged the LP into a Fender Frontman 15W, and it only popped and clicked a bit but not nearly as much (or as loud) as the Roland.

The Marshal didn't pop or click with any guitar.

An email to Roland suggested a grounding problem, I have tried using different cables and plugging it into different outlets (although in the same house).

So here is what I suspect:

There is something wrong with the pickups on the LP (but the Ibanez clicks a little too so I don't understand) - fix or replace the pickups?

There is something wrong with power outlet, and I can hear the popping in the Roland because it has higher wattage than the Marshall or the Fender (30W vs 15W)? - whats the solution for this?

There is something wrong with the Roland? In which case I would have to get it fixed/replaced.

Also would a noise suppressor get rid of this popping, clicking?

Thanks for any advice.]]> Guitar Repair and Maintenance ixelion https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/help-guitar-pops-clicks-when-touching-strings/#post-27209