Best way to clean new effects pedal pots?

[papersoul]

Hi guys,.I just bought a new MXR Univibe and the Depth control is tight and really scratchy as if there is sand paper in the depth pot. And this is new!

 

[1radicalron]

Twist those new pots.

 

[DaveKS]

New? Return it.

 

[Tonebender]

-Deoxit Pro Gold

Every electric guitar player should have some. Great for scratchy pots, toggle switches, jacks, etc....

 

[soulsonic]

New? Return it.

This.

As far as cleaning them...+1 to DeoxIt, but bear in mind that you likely need to at least partially disassemble the pedal to get to them to clean. So, if you're not comfortable with doing that...

 

[NewDr.P]

New? Return it.

Yes, there's something wrong with it. You shouldn't have to deal with if its brand new. Return it.

 

[papersoul]

It was just the plastic cap, I raised it slightly....done

Thanks

 

[TheoDog]

MXR does tend to jam the knobs down to where the rub the painted surface. Your first description sounded like the pot was faulty do to being overheated at installation.