Changing pots

[6stringerguy]

The volume pot on my schecter km6 is crackling and cleaning it hasn't helped, I ordered a Bournes 500k push pull pot however the shaft is too thick to fit through the body what should I do


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[Gtrjunior]

Re: Changing pots

Get a Les Paul...


No, seriously ...can you return the pot or exchange it for the correct one?
Or since they are inexpensive just reorder the right one and sell the other on eBay.
I personally wouldn't drill out the hole....that's just me though.

 

[6stringerguy]

Re: Changing pots

Get a Les Paul...


No, seriously ...can you return the pot or exchange it for the correct one?
Or since they are inexpensive just reorder the right one and sell the other on eBay.
I personally wouldn't drill out the hole....that's just me though.

The difference is quite small and could be filed easily but is it worth it?


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[Kamanda~SD]

Re: Changing pots

Drill it if your comfortable. You can use a Reamer as well.

I've done it on at least 4 of my guitars, and have done it on many more in the shop.

 

[allbutromeo]

Re: Changing pots

Also double check that your knob firs on the new pot as well

 

[Gtrjunior]

Re: Changing pots

The difference is quite small and could be filed easily but is it worth it?


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I guess it depends on how much you value the instrument. I'd never do it to my Les Paul....my MIM Strat...probably.

 

[6stringerguy]

Re: Changing pots

Also double check that your knob firs on the new pot as well

The knob fits perfectly


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[6stringerguy]

Changing pots

Okay I do have the tools for the job


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[Chad]

Re: Changing pots

Use a proper tapered reamer. I bought a nice NOS Made in US one for less than $10 on Ebay. Put blue painters tape on top of the hole on the finish side of the body to protect the paint. If done cleanly, nobody could tell the hole was enlarged.

Using a drill is ghetto and not recommended. Just asking for paint chipping and other destruction.

 

[6stringerguy]

Changing pots

I'm going to attempt the pot change tonight


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[Kamanda~SD]

Re: Changing pots

I guess it depends on how much you value the instrument. I'd never do it to my Les Paul....my MIM Strat...probably.

Well on the strat you'd be drilling nothing but a pick-guard. And I don't think its how much you value the instrument, but how comfortable you are performing this kind of work. I (and I'm sure many others here) have drilled / reamed holes in bodies and headstocks of Les Pauls multiple times.

 

[Gtrjunior]

Re: Changing pots

Well on the strat you'd be drilling nothing but a pick-guard. And I don't think its how much you value the instrument, but how comfortable you are performing this kind of work. I (and I'm sure many others here) have drilled / reamed holes in bodies and headstocks of Les Pauls multiple times.

Yeah, true on the Strat ....lol!!
Personally I wouldn't be comfy drilling into my Les Paul. I'd rather just get the correct parts. My Strat is a MIM which I didn't pay all that much for so I'm ok with experimenting with a guitar like that.

 

[Zheddar]

Re: Changing pots

The reamer works, also running the correct size of drill bit in reverse is easier and safer then running that drill bit forward. The safest way is the reamer though. CTS does have metric sized shaft pots that you can get on ebay. Honestly the only reason to get a certain brand of pot is either the tolerance levels of resistance variance, or if you like that brand and styles throw torque. I guess some brands are supposed to last longer, but unless your on stage multiple hours a week and turning the knob often, it's not a big deal.

 

[6stringerguy]

Re: Changing pots

The reamer works, also running the correct size of drill bit in reverse is easier and safer then running that drill bit forward. The safest way is the reamer though. CTS does have metric sized shaft pots that you can get on ebay. Honestly the only reason to get a certain brand of pot is either the tolerance levels of resistance variance, or if you like that brand and styles throw torque. I guess some brands are supposed to last longer, but unless your on stage multiple hours a week and turning the knob often, it's not a big deal.

Pot fits perfectly and the crackling has just changed to some pickup selection not working at all so will have to go over the wiring


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[Zheddar]

Re: Changing pots

I've had problems with Schecter where their wire strippers must be ultra sharp or they are not being careful enough, and the wire is almost broken or only a couple of strands are still connected right at the point where the pickups black covered insulation and 4 wires plus ground meet. I have often had to just clip the whole thing right there, and redo the wire stripping and lengths at that point. I've seen this only on Schecters with stock Duncans, but that's 3-4 that I have owned. I don't know if that's your issue, but it's the first place I would look on a Duncan equipped Schecter.