Question about standard sized pots and mini's..
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DreX
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Re: Question about standard sized pots and mini's..
I've done work on a Sheraton, I used dime sized pots and push/pulls. It's easier to get a dime sized pot through the f-hole, but then their smaller size probably makes them somewhat more difficult to maneuver once inside (more liable to flop around, not stand up straight, are further down from the mounting hole).
Regarding the quality of either, for me, their failure rate, or how often they need to be cleaned, has been equal. Here's a semi-entertaining, informative video about how awesome old Gibson pots are that, if nothing else, dissects pots. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSgUfJIxGlc
IMO, most of the differences between various pots in general are immaterial to performance. They'll say one has a thick strip, but if you never wear out a thin strip, what does it matter? Even the expensive pots are open to air and liable to attract dust and whatever else. I don't know why closed, air tight pots aren't a thing with guitar electronics. It mostly comes down to whether you want easy spin, or resistance in the spin, and there are both quarter and dime sized pots with either characteristic. I think a lot people just assume bigger is better, or more expensive = better, that hasn't been my experience with guitar pots.
I've done work on a Sheraton, I used dime sized pots and push/pulls. It's easier to get a dime sized pot through the f-hole, but then their smaller size probably makes them somewhat more difficult to maneuver once inside (more liable to flop around, not stand up straight, are further down from the mounting hole).
Regarding the quality of either, for me, their failure rate, or how often they need to be cleaned, has been equal. Here's a semi-entertaining, informative video about how awesome old Gibson pots are that, if nothing else, dissects pots. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSgUfJIxGlc
IMO, most of the differences between various pots in general are immaterial to performance. They'll say one has a thick strip, but if you never wear out a thin strip, what does it matter? Even the expensive pots are open to air and liable to attract dust and whatever else. I don't know why closed, air tight pots aren't a thing with guitar electronics. It mostly comes down to whether you want easy spin, or resistance in the spin, and there are both quarter and dime sized pots with either characteristic. I think a lot people just assume bigger is better, or more expensive = better, that hasn't been my experience with guitar pots.
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PizzaMaker
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Re: Question about standard sized pots and mini's..
Go for the minis...
I've used them in a LP and love them - I have room to solder.
Conversely my Dot has standard size pots and I HATE trying to get the blighters back into position. Fat fingers you see...
Go for the minis...
I've used them in a LP and love them - I have room to solder.
Conversely my Dot has standard size pots and I HATE trying to get the blighters back into position. Fat fingers you see...
Re: Question about standard sized pots and mini's..
Good info, thx to all. I'll most likely be going with the mini's. I'm going to take some measurements this weekend but being that I will need to stuff 4 push/pulls thru the F hole, if the mini's are of the same quality and performance, then so be it.
Good info, thx to all. I'll most likely be going with the mini's. I'm going to take some measurements this weekend but being that I will need to stuff 4 push/pulls thru the F hole, if the mini's are of the same quality and performance, then so be it.