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meenahga

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Hi,
I have a Silo Special that is having a bit of a tone problem. The tone doesn't work, and I am wondering if the 9 volt silent circuit affects the tone control. Customer service already graciously sent me a new tone pot, but after installing, it still doesn't work. Maybe it's the tone cap? Anyone of you fellow knuckleheads maybe shed some light on something I might be overlooking? I have already contacted customer service and I am sure they will be able to iron it out, I am just kinda bummed the new tone pot didn't fix the prob.
EBMM customer service is #1 by the way. Thanks.
 

candid_x

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I've noticed no difference with the Sil Special tone control, whether I have a 9v installed or leave the s.c. battery compartment empty. I assume you've check all wire connections while installing the new pot?
 

beej

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Silent circuit in no way affects the tone pot.

It's either wired incorrectly or the tone cap isn't wired up (most likely).
 

meenahga

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All other wiring appears fine. If there was a problem with the molex connector, could this affect the tone? Basically there is no change in sound when turning the tone control.
 
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