When do you need to replace that vol pedal pot?

Bryan Daste · From: Portland, Oregon, USA

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
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Jack Stoner · From: Kansas City, MO

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.

Bryan Daste · From: Portland, Oregon, USA

Thanks Jack, I'll try that first.
Bryan

Jack Ritter · From: Enid, Oklahoma, USA

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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