Wah Pedal Problems

Miles77 · July 3rd, 2008, 08:00 AM

I have a PSK wah pedal and lately its been making a crackling noise throgh the amp when imove it up and down do u have any idea wat it is and how 2 fix it?

SixStringSlinger · July 3rd, 2008, 09:19 AM

It's probably the pot (the little thingy inside that turns as you rock the pedal back and forth). It could just be dirty, so buy a can of compressed air (from Radio Shack or wherever) and spray it good while moving it back and forth. After that it's a good idea to do it every once in a while, to prevent more problems.

It could also be that the pot is just worn out, in which case you'll either need to replace it or replace the wah.

joinpobob · July 3rd, 2008, 12:08 PM

I have the same problem. I keep meaning to try the compressed air (and have heard it often solves the problem) but havent yet.

aberrant · July 3rd, 2008, 12:09 PM

You may want to try a contact cleaner as well after compressed air. It'll lubricate the pot helping to remove any particles that are inside creating the scratch/static.

July 3rd, 2008, 08:00 AM	#1 (permalink)
Miles77 NEW MEMBER! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sunshine Coast Age: 18 Posts: 4	Wah Pedal Problems I have a PSK wah pedal and lately its been making a crackling noise throgh the amp when imove it up and down do u have any idea wat it is and how 2 fix it?

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SixStringSlinger Tele-Afflicted Join Date: May 2006 Location: Miami, FL Age: 21 Posts: 1,271	It's probably the pot (the little thingy inside that turns as you rock the pedal back and forth). It could just be dirty, so buy a can of compressed air (from Radio Shack or wherever) and spray it good while moving it back and forth. After that it's a good idea to do it every once in a while, to prevent more problems. It could also be that the pot is just worn out, in which case you'll either need to replace it or replace the wah. __________________ "Is a hippopotamus a hippopotamus, or just a really cool opotamus?" -Mitch Hedberg

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joinpobob TDPRI Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Gainesville Age: 25 Posts: 76	I have the same problem. I keep meaning to try the compressed air (and have heard it often solves the problem) but havent yet.

July 3rd, 2008, 12:09 PM	#4 (permalink)
aberrant TDPRI Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 72	You may want to try a contact cleaner as well after compressed air. It'll lubricate the pot helping to remove any particles that are inside creating the scratch/static.