[mikethedruid]

if those measurements are with the condensers out of circuit, you have a shorting problem, probably in the padders. They may be wet if you used water. try rinsing them well with water again, then alcohol, and then, when dry to the touch play a hair dryer on them until well dried. check the resistance again. Dry some more if there is still resistence below the megohm range Of course, if you took the measurements in circuit, I can't really say, and it would depend on the setting of the band switch. Good luck. I hope your micas aren't shot.