A.G.E.N.T.E. Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 (edited) I just received a B-stock TC Electronic spectracomp from Thomann. The thing is, the knob/pot feels very cheap and turns positition with very subtle touch. I compared it to my ditto looper, and the ditto feels way better, and stays in place.and you have to use the right amout of pressure to turn the knob. Anyone had this same experience? I`m i beeing picky? Even chepest pedal,( harley benton ultimate drive) knobs feel better tham this one. Should i retur it? Thanks in advance Edited December 16, 2016 by A.G.E.N.T.E. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppet Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 (edited) Just checked mine. There is the standard amount of resistance in turning the knob that you would expect from any other quality pedal, the same as my other TC pedals. Have you removed the knob to see if the splines inside it are broken? Edited December 15, 2016 by Muppet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.G.E.N.T.E. Posted December 16, 2016 Author Share Posted December 16, 2016 [quote name='Muppet' timestamp='1481845314' post='3195732'] Just checked mine. There is the standard amount of resistance in turning the knob that you would expect from any other quality pedal, the same as my other TC pedals. Have you removed the knob to see if the splines inside it are broken? [/quote] I haven`t removed the knob. I tried it but it didn´t came out so i gave up. i was afraid to damage the pot. I belive it´s the issue is with the pot and not the knob itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzbass Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 put some rubber washers between the pot and the knob til you get the resistance you're after Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppet Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 (edited) [quote name='A.G.E.N.T.E.' timestamp='1481847603' post='3195753'] I haven`t removed the knob. I tried it but it didn´t came out so i gave up. i was afraid to damage the pot. I belive it´s the issue is with the pot and not the knob itself. [/quote] Probably best to return it then for a replacement, if it's the pot. It certainly doesn't sound like normal behaviour. edit: I just saw that this was B stock - this could be why? Edited December 16, 2016 by Muppet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LewisK1975 Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 I've got 2 of them - one bought 'B' stock from Thomann same as you. One bought s/h on here. Both have the same knob resistance. I agree there's not a huge amount of resistance when turning the knob, but as it's only a single knob on there it's easy to remember where it should be set, so I don't worry too much about it staying put in transit (it does move when it's in the pedaltrain soft case). As others have said, if you're not happy, you should return. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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