Author Topic: 1983 Spoiler volume pot question (Read 251 times)

FC Bass · « **on:** October 30, 2015, 12:05:11 PM »

The volume control on my beloved '83 Spoiler has Always been a bit problematic... Very loose and if its fully open it sometimes cuts the signal completely when you touch it... Can I replace it with a newer one? I have some spares, but will have to widen the hole in the body. This is the old one:

This is one of my spares:

If it can be done: The new ones have two "legs" that also are soldered to the board, the original doesn't have those. I assume these can be clipped? (they're only there to provide extra strength?)

adriaan · « **Reply #1 on:** October 30, 2015, 12:36:48 PM »

Just checked the spare parts drawer - I have one of the old type, but it rotates freely.

mica · « **Reply #2 on:** October 30, 2015, 10:11:16 PM »

That's correct, Flip.

FC Bass · « **Reply #3 on:** October 31, 2015, 02:32:51 PM »

Thanx Adriaan & Mica! :-)

Just turned off the soldering iron, glad to report full control of volume is regained :-)

Here you can see the new knob:

(nothing to see from the outside, but its always good to have an excuse for posting a picture)

Now all the babies are winter-ready