Dirty Volume Pot

[Jackhammer]

A big round of applause for Algiman for helping me out with my previous problem (covered in my last thread).

There now seems to a noise that occurs when I adjust my volume (on my guitar). It sounds like a loose connection or something of the ilk (its not very loud , its a subtle sizzle).

How would I go about fixing that?

[Jackhammer]

Pfft.....

I hate doing this but... *Bump*

[Azrael]

Spray WD40 in it?

[Jackhammer]

In the volume knob?!

[Azrael]

Yup.....works for most potentiometers if I'm correct.....

[Algiman]

Originally Posted by Azrael

Spray WD40 in it?

No no no no no! A can of contact cleaner will do the job. Couple of quid and you're sorted.

[Azrael]

Originally Posted by Algiman

No no no no no! A can of contact cleaner will do the job. Couple of quid and you're sorted.

Yeah , but WD40 is a fine contact cleaner.....

[Algiman]

It is also a lubricant, and is too thick for fine electronics like this. It will work, but electronic contact cleaner would be better.

[Azrael]

Originally Posted by Algiman

It is also a lubricant, and is too thick for fine electronics like this. It will work, but electronic contact cleaner would be better.

Alright thanks for sharing. Will still work fine for my input jack though

[Mo Fo]

Originally Posted by Azrael

Will still work fine for my input jack though

...and i hear it keeps the strings and hardware like new!

you can fix anything in the world with duct tape and wd40:
If it moves but it shouldn't - use duct tape.
If it doesn't move but it should - use WD40

[The Doctor]

I had a similar problem with my js1000btb - including the tone pot. I had both volume and tone pots changed under warranty, but this didn't solve the problem. Turns out that it's a static issue - when touching the strings, there's no crackle when pots tweaked. If not touching the strings, there's a crackle. No way round it I was told, but it's not a big problem (at least for me).

[Azrael]

Originally Posted by Mo Fo

...and i hear it keeps the strings and hardware like new!

you can fix anything in the world with duct tape and wd40:
If it moves but it shouldn't - use duct tape.
If it doesn't move but it should - use WD40

Paul Gilbert uses it.....

[whatshisname]

The problem with WD-40 is that dirt sticks to it. This is why you have to wipe the excess off, when you spray it on anything. If you don't, the problem will only come back worse than before.

But, if Paul Gilbert uses it, then I guess he would know more than I would.

[jem7vwh93]

Paul Gilbert also plays drums. Use radio shack tuner cleaner.

[Azrael]

Originally Posted by jem7vwh93

Paul Gilbert also plays drums. Use radio shack tuner cleaner.

What's wrong with drums? Drums are awesome!