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Help! did i mess up my knobs?

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GLYPTICbass

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ok, so i have a stingray 4-string and i was trying to tighten one of the knobs, but decided to unscrew one just to see what was under it. The knob i unscrewed was my "bass boost/cut knob" and when i put it back on the knob no longer firmly stops at the midway point (all the way down -10, midway 0, all the way up +10). assuming you guys know what im talking about, how do i fix it so that i get that "notch" at 0 (midway) back? :confused:
 
Make sure the knob isn't down too far. Put it back on the post, lift it up a bit and tighten up. Like magic, the detent will reappear.
 
bovinehost said:
Make sure the knob isn't down too far. Put it back on the post, lift it up a bit and tighten up. Like magic, the detent will reappear.
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Who are you who are so wise in the ways of science?
 
thank you bovinehost very very much..i just did what you told me and everything works beautifully. :)
 
In addition to Jack's piece of wisdom, be sure the pot is centered at the detent when you put the knob back on.
 
hahahhahahhahahahhahaa i did that to my bass on the boost knob to and i was like o **** i was just going to let the pros fix it
 
bovinehost said:
Make sure the knob isn't down too far. Put it back on the post, lift it up a bit and tighten up. Like magic, the detent will reappear.
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Is there a detent on all Stingray???? because it seems i don't have one...
 
Urwordsbreakmed said:
hahahhahahhahahahhahaa i did that to my bass on the boost knob to and i was like o **** i was just going to let the pros fix it
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Ok you guys are scarring me, Maybe this is why I 'm so busy Setting up the Local Music Store Music Man Customers,
Keep it up guys, it's fun. hehehe
 
m4pit said:
Is there a detent on all Stingray???? because it seems i don't have one...
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The 3-band Stingrays should have a detent on the 3 tone controls. Of course, the volume doesn't have a detent, and the tone controls on the 2-band don't either.

If you have a 3-band and the detents seem to be gone, just take the knobs off (loosen the screw first), then turn the center shaft to the midpoint (you should feel the detent). Then reinstall the knob. Repeat for each tone control.
 
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