Clarky Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 (edited) In addition to needing some replacement bridge parts (see separate thread), the other minor issue with my newly-acquired 72 P bass is crackly pots. Is there a quick fix for this or would I need to take the bass to The Gallery (or similar luthier)? To be clear, the pots only crackle when turning the volume or tone knobs, ie, if you leave them set and don't touch them they are fine. For me, this is a trivial issue as I never adjust volume or tone knobs when playing live but I would nevertheless prefer that they were silent in case I do need to make adjustments. Thx again guys (and gals) Edited November 30, 2009 by Clarky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toasted Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 It's normal for pots that haven't been used a lot. You might be able to fix it by moving the pot fully through it's rotation backwards and forwards a few times - failing that you'll be able to clean it using pot cleaner sprayed into the access hole. . . . failing that you could spend £225 on some new ones ;-) [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fender-Precision-Telecaster-pots-and-harness-1965_W0QQitemZ250539473069QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV?hash=item3a5550f8ad"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fender-Precision-Tel...=item3a5550f8ad[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted November 30, 2009 Author Share Posted November 30, 2009 [quote name='Toasted' post='669783' date='Nov 30 2009, 09:37 AM']It's normal for pots that haven't been used a lot. You might be able to fix it by moving the pot fully through it's rotation backwards and forwards a few times - failing that you'll be able to clean it using pot cleaner sprayed into the access hole. . . . failing that you could spend £225 on some new ones ;-) [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fender-Precision-Telecaster-pots-and-harness-1965_W0QQitemZ250539473069QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV?hash=item3a5550f8ad"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fender-Precision-Tel...=item3a5550f8ad[/url][/quote] Option 3 is a touch costly Will try method 1 and, failing that, method 2. Thanks Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.T Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 Hi Clarky, A can of Servisol should sort your problem. It's only a few quid on E-Bay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 Leave it, a 70's Precision should have crackly pots Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted November 30, 2009 Author Share Posted November 30, 2009 [quote name='Beedster' post='669812' date='Nov 30 2009, 10:16 AM']Leave it, a 70's Precision should have crackly pots [/quote] The words of Chris "I remember when we had jumpers for goalposts" Beedster Thank you all for advice, I have ordered a can of Servisol 10 switch/contact cleaner spray from eBay (£4 is a lot cheaper than The Gallery!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrcrow Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 as the guys say...just use cleaner...it doesnt have to be from 1970...and the pots dont know that anyway i have got rid of crackle by turning up and down a few times... if you need new pots..whots your take on joe bloggs swap ins?...they do the job ok and are up to date with track materials and windings... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS73 Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 Clarky, you could do what Ive just done and that's to buy two new CTS pots and a new orange drop cap ( on ebay 3.95 and 99p) and take the pot apart and replace the track only, I'll do a thread on it sometime soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4 candles Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 is wd40 suitable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillbilly deluxe Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 (edited) It will do the job,but switch cleaner is better. [b]failing that you could spend £225 on some new ones[/b] ;-) [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fender-Precision-Tel...=item3a5550f8ad"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fender-Precision-Tel...=item3a5550f8ad[/url] BTW i looked at his other items is he insane ? or am i that far out of touch ? Edited December 7, 2009 by hillbilly deluxe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 WD40 will fix the problem in the short term, but in the long term will make it worse. Use switch cleaner it's the proper solution for the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebasshead Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 Be aware there's different types of switch cleaner, ideally you want the type that lubricates too otherwise the issue will come back again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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