Author Topic: Refinshing my 82 spoiler (Read 483 times)

fdeeptone · « **Reply #15 on:** May 10, 2010, 04:48:31 PM »

Does anyone know what size allen is used to remove the knobs or even if its an allen head, I cant tell even with my glasses on haha,I tried the samllest allen I had and no go. maybe a star? Sounds stupid but I just can't see it!
I would understand if no one wanted to reply this idiotic question!
And thanks again for all the input. I just want to get this spoiler working right:P

mark

mica · « **Reply #16 on:** May 10, 2010, 04:55:14 PM »

Yup, you need hex drivers. 1/16 for the hat knobs and a .050 for the pickup selector knob. Don't forget there are 2 screws on each one!

For a complete list of tools see: adjustment tool sizes.

fdeeptone · « **Reply #17 on:** May 10, 2010, 05:36:14 PM »

mica you are too awesome,thank you and thanks to everyone, ill let you know if the tightening solves the weak pickup problem.

mark

fdeeptone · « **Reply #18 on:** May 11, 2010, 08:19:09 AM »

Well i tightened everthing up and still have a buzz coming from the spoiler. If I touch the guitar cable it stops. I tested the cable its fine. One of the pickup connectors is way louder
then the other, although when you switch the connectors the other pickup becomes the loud one.
when you removed one of the connectors it pops loudly where as the other connection doesnt do this. If I hook up one connector at a time they both still buzz. The bass is playing but a very loud buzz in the background. by adjusting the trimpots the buzz becomes very loud and if I crank the low pass filter extremely loud. you can here the filter working but the buzzing and the one pu being much louder then the other is the issue here.The only way to even get them close in level effects overall output. I would have to turn my volume on my 450 watt amp to 3/4's and that would not cut through anything.
as I stated all is properly tightened now. Any suggestions as to if this is a componant problem?
It acts like ground if you ask me but everthing is tight now. it is unusual that one of the copper connectors pops when you remove it and the other doesnt. Any help wpould be appreciated.

Thanks

Mark

fdeeptone · « **Reply #19 on:** May 26, 2010, 08:19:55 AM »

Well I am still dealing with this issue, i pulled the electronics and took them to friend for inspection that owns his own electronics repair. he cleaned everything, inspected all the
sodering tested the componants and all was well.
I went home installed the electronics and same humming noise. Could it be the shielding paint itself? Anyway to test this? Like a ground jumper from the jack to one of the pots possibly?
Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

Mark