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Topic: When do you need to replace that vol pedal pot? |
Bryan Daste
From: Portland, Oregon, USA
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Posted 17 Jan 2008 12:07 am
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Hi all,
I'm wondering when it's appropriate to replace a volume pedal pot. I got my pedal (Goodrich L10k) used, so I'm not sure how old the pot is. Am I just listening for scratchiness, or will a too-old pot start to lose tone or output level? Maybe it's just my imagination, but I feel like lately the pedal is only working well in the upper half of its range - the lower half just drops off. It seems like it's not as smooth as it used to be. Am I crazy here?
Bryan _________________ http://pedalsteelpodcast.wordpress.com |
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Jack Stoner
From: Kansas City, MO
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Posted 17 Jan 2008 3:29 am
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Try changing the battery and see if that makes a difference. Although the 10K models have a pot, it's used in electronics circuitry rather than just the "passive" control. |
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Bryan Daste
From: Portland, Oregon, USA
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Posted 17 Jan 2008 12:54 pm
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Thanks Jack, I'll try that first.
Bryan |
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Jack Ritter
From: Enid, Oklahoma, USA
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Posted 17 Jan 2008 1:53 pm
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Bryan----some day if you get a chance, get a Hilton electronic pedal and you won't have this to worry with! no pot worries and no tonal loss.---Jack |
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