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a wobblin · October 31st, 2009, 01:46 PM

Hi, I wondered if you guys/girls could help with a problem I have with my Tele.
If I turn the volume control up nothing happens until it is about 2/3 rd way through its range then the volume cuts in suddenly - I have some volume control from 2/3 to full volume - nothing below 2/3 rotaion of the volume knob.

Are there any simple checks I could make (I heard WD40 might help?) or does it need a new pot - thanks in advance

Groovey Records · October 31st, 2009, 01:50 PM

I would replace both pots and the switch and Jack with better quality parts.

CTS is a good brand

The Stummer uses poorly made chinese parts

sjtalon · October 31st, 2009, 03:33 PM

Spray the pots out with contact cleaner and spin the heck out of them.

Twang King · October 31st, 2009, 03:35 PM

do not spray WD40 in there!

patrickhowell · October 31st, 2009, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Twang King

do not spray WD40 in there!

Yeah, WD40 is NO GOOD for pots. Try contact cleaner, and if that doesn't work swap out the pots.

a wobblin · November 1st, 2009, 11:49 AM

Thanks for the advice.

indiobravo · November 1st, 2009, 12:03 PM

and make sure there are no short circuits in there - for example make sure the jack isn't coming into contact with anything ...

a wobblin · Today, 04:19 PM

thanks for the advice, contcat cleaner improved the working of the switch, not 100% but better.

The switches are Alpha 500k, are these standards fit, and are they generally ok?

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October 31st, 2009, 03:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
sjtalon Tele-Holic Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Upper Peninsula of Michigan Age: 50 Posts: 899 7 Photos	Spray the pots out with contact cleaner and spin the heck out of them.

November 1st, 2009, 11:49 AM	#6 (permalink)
a wobblin TDPRI Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: uK Posts: 37	Thanks for the advice.

November 1st, 2009, 12:03 PM	#7 (permalink)
indiobravo Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Raleigh NC Age: 44 Posts: 456	and make sure there are no short circuits in there - for example make sure the jack isn't coming into contact with anything ...

Today, 04:19 PM	#8 (permalink)
a wobblin TDPRI Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: uK Posts: 37	thanks for the advice, contcat cleaner improved the working of the switch, not 100% but better. The switches are Alpha 500k, are these standards fit, and are they generally ok?

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