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Replace pots on a Status S1


WalMan
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Picked up an old S1 from Barneyg42 a week or so back to use while my L2500 is repaired (don't ask! I may post a separate thread).

The S1 is light and really easy to play so I'm thinking of keeping it as a cheap backup fretted 5 string, and for any gigs at pubs that are even more divey than usual. But it needs some work on the electrics to change all the pots.

Looking at the Status site and parts catalogue it looks like it has the TB5 (stack) tone circuit, and you can buy the stacked pot separately.

The question is...has anyone just changed the pot and how easy a job is/was it to do (refix to the board) if you have?

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[quote name='WalMan' timestamp='1476392760' post='3153991']
Yes. Found the bits, just not sure if it's something I can manage :) or if it's feasible as the stacked pot looks like it might be part of the board
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If the pot is on a PCB (printed circuit board) then you may well need a solder sucker to remove the old solder and to remove the pot. After that the new pot should slot straight in and you then simply re-solder all the legs.

We don't know what your soldering skills are like, but it shouldn't be too hard.

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[quote name='Grangur' timestamp='1476393170' post='3153997']
If the pot is on a PCB (printed circuit board) then you may well need a solder sucker to remove the old solder and to remove the pot. After that the new pot should slot straight in and you then simply re-solder all the legs.

We don't know what your soldering skills are like, but it shouldn't be too hard.
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My soldering skills are abysmal :blush: I shall probably take it over to someone who can

[quote name='MoonBassAlpha' timestamp='1476395036' post='3154027']
Have you tried cleaning the pots yet, or do you think they are beyond redemption?
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Well they've been doused in switch-cleaner which helped a little

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[quote name='WalMan' timestamp='1476418948' post='3154092']
My soldering skills are abysmal :blush: I shall probably take it over to someone who can
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