"Stiff" pot..

[keithb]

The volume control on my 540S has always been a bit stiff feeling, it kills any possibility of using it for volume swells, etc. Does anyone know a way to loosen it up?

[Artist]

It may be pressed too hard against the body, creating friction. Try raising it a little off the body.
(I believe the S knobs will need you to undo a screw first? Then lif it a little and tighten again.)

[Rich]

If it's not body interference it's just still too "new". New pots are very stiff, the only way they loosen up is to use them

[keithb]

I'd already thought of friction against the body - the clearance is still OK. I've only had the guitar maybe 5 months - perhaps the previous owner didn't use the volume control. Guess I'll just have to keep moving it