tone & volume knobs/pots spin too easily

[tone4days]

folks,

the volume and tone knobs on my new (to me) PRS McCarty BLE spin VERY easily .. in fact, too easily to my preference ... is this a function of the knobs? or of the underlying pot shafts themselves? or the combination of them both?

if i wanted to have the knobs offer more 'resistance' to turning, what would i need to do? replace the knobs only? the pots only? both? something else entirely?

any help would be appreciated

thanks
t4d

 

[TAVD]

Depends on how the pot is constructed. If it's a CTS or other where the bottom has 4 tabs bent around to hold it together, you can pinch those tabs down with pliers and it will tighen the pot. Otherwise, you need to replace them.

 

[Ron Thorn]

Replacing the knob will not help.
I've seen a few guys cut out pieces of felt shaped like a washer and sandwich this between the knob and the top of the body. This adds a little friction to the underside of the knob.
Even the right diameter o-ring in there would work too.
Saves you having to do any wiring and replacing parts.

Ron

 

[tone4days]

thanks guys ... will give these ideas a try

cheers
t4d

 

[908SSP]

I use the O-ring trick on the volume pot of my Parker works like a charm.

 

[John Hurtt]

I've heard of winding a small rubber band around to add friction.

 

[fyler]

i used a very thin rubber washer under the volume knob on my steinberger. it would gradually turn itself down.

 

[TAVD]

Originally posted by Ron Thorn
Replacing the knob will not help.
I've seen a few guys cut out pieces of felt shaped like a washer and sandwich this between the knob and the top of the body. This adds a little friction to the underside of the knob.
Even the right diameter o-ring in there would work too.
Saves you having to do any wiring and replacing parts.

Ron

I forgot all about that felt washer trick. If you want to give that one try, the felt replacement pads for trumpet valves work well (no cutting required).