Quote Originally Posted by Skottsaber View Post
*head falls on keyboard*
not again...
Hahaha.

I did find the problem. I tested the heatsink, and the power was flowing right through. There was actual corrosion due to the electricity between the copper heatsink and the aluminum Lux V. The lux V has corrosion all over the back side (the side touching the copper) The metals were not the problem in and of themselves. Fender's sound advice was well taken, and no offense was meant/ and or taken.

My problem and questions have been solved thanks to Arkhan, FenderBender, and others who pointed to the same conclusions.

Thank you!