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    New Guitar 86' Charvel...I keep hitting the volume pot!

    I have played Fender Strats, ESPs, LPs, and recently picked up an 86' Charvel Model 2. It looks a little like my 84 Kramer Baretta...but with subtle differences..like the volume pot!

    The volume pot on my Kramer is lower/back towards the floyd or at the bottom corner of the PUP frame. The Charvel volume pot is near the center of the PUP frame...which means when I down stroke I am hitting the volume knob and it is turning down. By time I get to the solo in a song, if I don't check the volume knob, it is turned down.

    I tend to fan my hand when I pick ala Lynch/Demartini. I was going to relocate the volume pot, but don't want to put another hole in the body. I tried changing the way I pick..not happening after 20 years.

    Is there a volume pot that has a detent when fully on, so that it won't turn down that easy when inadvertantly touched?

    Thanks
    EVH 100s Head & 4x12 Cab
    2014 EVH Wolfgang USA Stealth
    1984 Kramer Baretta (CC) purchased new
    1984 Kramer 5150 Clone (Alder with CC)
    1986 Charvel Model 4 (stock active circuitry)
    1987 Charvel Model 2 (JB)
    1989 Red Kramer Pacer Imperial (JB bridge)
    1989 Kramer ProAxe
    1999 EBMM Axis
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    Re: New Guitar 86' Charvel...I keep hitting the volume pot!

    Get a rubber washer from the hardware store, and stick it under the knob. It will provide some resistance that will reduce your problem with turning the volume down.
    Death Or Glory - Who Dares Wins

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      Re: New Guitar 86' Charvel...I keep hitting the volume pot!

      I had a similar problem with my strat. My strumming hand would occasionally make contact with the volume knob, eventually turning off all sound during a song.

      All I did was remove the volume knob. Now, only the post is present. This allows me to still make volume adjustments, but won't move unless I do so intentionally.

      Long story short: just remove the knob, leave the post. it won't turn unless you want it to.
      If I know I'm going crazy, I must not be insane.

      Originally posted by TheLivingDead
      DON'TGETMADBRO

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        Re: New Guitar 86' Charvel...I keep hitting the volume pot!

        That is why I moved the volume pot on my Charvel
        Originally posted by Vincent Vespa
        Dirtbag is only half full of dirt. There rest of him is full of awesome.
        I'm as happy as a Tornado in a trailer park!! \m/

        Guitar: Fender American Special Mahogany HSS Strat
        Charvel 275DX (Single coil Custom JB, Lil'59 in neck)
        Fender Std Fat Strat MIM (Crazy8 in the bridge, Lil'59 in neck)
        Amp: Line6 Spider2-30 watt
        Lil 5 Watter from Hell AX84 Hi-Octane
        Effects: Boss SD-1 DIY TS9 on Steroids MOD

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        • #5
          Re: New Guitar 86' Charvel...I keep hitting the volume pot!

          Originally posted by lex666 View Post
          I had a similar problem with my strat. My strumming hand would occasionally make contact with the volume knob, eventually turning off all sound during a song.

          All I did was remove the volume knob. Now, only the post is present. This allows me to still make volume adjustments, but won't move unless I do so intentionally.

          Long story short: just remove the knob, leave the post. it won't turn unless you want it to.
          so obvious I missed that option, but totally legit.

          Originally posted by Dirtbagg View Post
          That is why I moved the volume pot on my Charvel
          I will probably seriously consider this option as well. Did you plug the hole in the original location?
          EVH 100s Head & 4x12 Cab
          2014 EVH Wolfgang USA Stealth
          1984 Kramer Baretta (CC) purchased new
          1984 Kramer 5150 Clone (Alder with CC)
          1986 Charvel Model 4 (stock active circuitry)
          1987 Charvel Model 2 (JB)
          1989 Red Kramer Pacer Imperial (JB bridge)
          1989 Kramer ProAxe
          1999 EBMM Axis

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          • #6
            Re: New Guitar 86' Charvel...I keep hitting the volume pot!

            Just fukin secure it with a tape like Angus Young or glue it with krazy glue

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