sykilz Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Hi, I have a 1992 Washburn 5 String that I keep going back to cos I love the sound so much, but last year it needed a new jack socket, and then while being repaired by a "local guy" the pots needed replacing too. Now the controls are 1 volume, 1 bass and one treble, with a 3 way switch for the 2 active pickups. Because the type of pots fitted were no longer available he fitted different types, but now the bass and treble are just full on or full off with no in between!! I think it may be worth my while getting all new electrics fitted, maybe just keeping the pickups, does anyone know a good.....reasonably priced.....person who could do this for me,I`m in South Essex between Romford and Southend and would prefer someone local? How much do you reckon it would cost? Thanks in advance!!!!! [attachment=43070:autumn_2009_027.jpg] Its the one on top in this photo,couldnt rotate it!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Do you still have the old pots? Sounds like its the lin/log pot problem. Can't recall which is problematic, but checking the old ones will tell ya. I am already filled with distrust for your 'local guy', I reckon you can get the right pots, just post up what they say on the back, or a pic of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sykilz Posted February 19, 2010 Author Share Posted February 19, 2010 Unfortunately haven`t got old ones, didn`t use this bass for a while, then came back to her and found fault. I can e.q. out the problem, but might be better to upgrade what are fairly old electronics. Such a bloody good bass though!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 (edited) I've been to Bob Johnson before - [url="http://www.legraguitars.co.uk/home.htm"]Legra Guitars[/url]. He is in Leigh. He makes superb instruments and does repairs, too. However I haven't been able to get hold of him recently and am just today trying out a guy called Chris who does the set-ups and whatnot for a few local music stores. His number is 01702 554916 but I can't vouch for his work until about Monday! He is in Thundersley (ish) So not much help, really Edited February 19, 2010 by Paul S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sykilz Posted February 19, 2010 Author Share Posted February 19, 2010 Thanks for all input!!! If you remember can you let me know how it goes Monday, Cheers!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Actually, I might have the preamp circuit from a bass like that, 4 string, with the slanty J pups, want it? Oli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sykilz Posted February 19, 2010 Author Share Posted February 19, 2010 That`s very kind,I opened up the back to take a look, and it still has the pre amp which is on a circuit board, but looking at the pots they don`t match, I think you may have been right about the 2 different types not being matched, so I`m thinking that if I can find someone who knows what they`re doing it may be a case of replacing the pots. I will drop you an email if someone suggests I need that part though, thanks very much!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 A bit late getting back but that guy Chris did an ace job and for very little money. Plus collected and delivered, though he is fairly local. I will use him all the time now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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