EB 250k Jr. vol. pot swapped out for a 25K EB pot?

[nasticanasta]

This may sound silly, but i haven't really looked in mine yet so I am asking...I have a 250K Jr. Vol with the tuner out jack. I want to swap out the 250K pot for a 25K pot because all my guitars are fitted with active pickups. This shouldn't present any problems should it?

 

[nasticanasta]

Well I e-mailed the company about this. They weren't much help... like they wanted me to spend money on a new pedal than help with my issue at hand, they said the "circuitry" was different...it's just a 220 resistor i took it apart and I'm assuming that's for the splitting of the signal to the tuner out...and then proceeded to "inform" me of how I should be matching up my 25K guitars to a 25K EB jr....well duh lol.

 

[beej]

Well, they have a different construction. You asked them and they told you. No point in being snotty about it.

If you feel comfortable swapping pots, give it a go. Else buy the 25k version.

 

[nasticanasta]

Well, they have a different construction. You asked them and they told you. No point in being snotty about it.

If you feel comfortable swapping pots, give it a go. Else buy the 25k version.

whoa.. I didn't get snotty with them... it's rather foolish to assume something when you could ask and find out...or not read into things with a specific agenda. I'm an electrician...there is no different construction... plus they gave me info I didn't ask for... here is a direct quote from the e-mail EB gave:

On 10/18/2011 03:19 PM, [email protected] wrote:
I have a used non-stereo Jr. Vol Pedal with the tuner out, but I have switched over to all active pickups on my guitars, can I buy a EB 25K pot and swap out the 250K for the 25K??


In our VP line, the MONO 250K pot cannot be replaced with our STEREO 25K pot, due to design differences in both the circuit and the potentiometer. As for the VPJR line, the 2 pedals were designed so that the user could choose the pedal they desire, and again, the pots cannot be changed due to design differences in the circuit. As for switching the pots between the 2 lines of pedals, this also cannot be accomplished due to size differences in the assembly components. Remember, if you attempt to modify the pedal in any way it voids all warranties!

As you can see...I asked about swapping out mono pots... but they are talking about mono to stereo...I never once asked about that Also I said it was used, and it looks like they are threatening with the voiding of warranties.. well duh!.. honestly who calls up eb for the warranty on a jr. VP.. it's basically an extruded solid aluminum frame and a pot and some jacks, anyone with the most basic skills could repair anything broke on it eBay sells all the items that would go bad on these for cheap. I have taken mine apart.. there is no "circuitry" to speak of, it is a standard pc board that does what wires did for the old VP's which have no PC board. The 220 resistor is clearly for the tuner out.
Please unless you were there in on the conversation please do not assume you know what's going on. I feel they lied to me. Istill love my Jr. VP.....but geesh...most companies I deal with musically want to help...not sell me more stuff or threaten me about warranties on a used item I bought off eBay. But why should I pay out more cash when I could mod it myself. but don't get all upset because you feel some sort of allegiance to this company...I have to look out for myself in these uncertain times of money woes.
For more laughs.. here is the "schematics" for the "complicated" pc board on the Jr. VP they sent:

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[nasticanasta]

Also... does EB offer lifetime warranty on these? Is it transferable?? If not that crap about voiding was moot!

 

[beej]

they said the "circuitry" was different

then proceeded to "inform" me

For more laughs.. here is the "schematics" for the "complicated" pc board

Sounds pretty snotty to me ...

Your dismissal of the product warranty is also pretty short-sighted. Try selling even the most basic product, let alone one with international distribution. It's not about how easy something is to fix, with the requisite skill set.

Look, you asked them and they answered. Taking just about any product apart voids the warranty. If you want to go ahead and do it, do it. If you're as handy as you say then this should be a no-brainer. I've changed the pots, wiring and jacks in my VPs over the years. But never felt the need to insult the manufacturer for not helping me do it.

 

[Big Poppa]

I wonder why he had to ask.