Clean Your Pot

[Rockyrollercat]

My 35 year old SS Peavey has scratchy pots. Still sounds good when I'm playing but I'm worried about dependability. How do you clean pots?

Thanks,
RRC

 

[Randy Van Sykes]

My 35 year old SS Peavey has scratchy pots. Still sounds good when I'm playing but I'm worried about dependability. How do you clean pots?

Thanks,
RRC

Unfortunately canned sprays and lubes don't really fix the problem. Usually I find a new pot is in order.

 

[dangeroso]

Unfortunately canned sprays and lubes don't really fix the problem. Usually I find a new pot is in order.

I've had success with contact cleaner. It takes some work, though.

 

[Alistair6]

i picked up an old mesa triple rec (2 channel) head really cheap a while back.. all the pots were scracthy and the inside of the amp was filled with dust.. i picked up some contact cleaner with lubricant in a can from my local audio store. gave each pot a spray and turned them back and forth several times.. worked like a charm..

 

[Randy Van Sykes]

I've had success with contact cleaner. It takes some work, though.

I've used contact cleaner and it may be better for a while, but the pot eventually becomes scratchy again just like before. Buying a new pot is actually cheaper than buying the can of cleaner usually and the problem is solved.

 

[sled]

Replace the Pot. While I'm there, I'd probably replace most if not all.

 

[Rockyrollercat]

I've had success with contact cleaner. It takes some work, though.

Yes, I kinda' figured it would take cleaner and work, what I'm asking is how do you do the work.

 

[dangeroso]

Yes, I kinda' figured it would take cleaner and work, what I'm asking is how do you do the work.

Remove the knob, spray where the shaft meets the pot enclosure. Twist the knob back and forth. Repeat.

 

[crazyneddie]

That's what the Frampton Comes Alive album cover was for