Volume knob noise JP12

[t_rod]

Hey all,

So ive been doing some volume swells with my JP12 and it has a bit of a "crackling" sound when I get to a certain position. Is it just dust or something in the pot?

 

[beej]

Over time, pots and switches can build up debris and get 'crackly'. Easy fix is to get a can of contact cleaner (DeOxit), and spray a wee bit into the pot housing, while rapidly turning the pot back and forth.

 

[t_rod]

Ok thanks, Ill try to get some contact cleaner soon and report back if it clears it.

 

[dedeman]

Let me tell you about a little secret I've learned from an electronics repair engineer. A small drop of mineral oil used for small mechanism movements and which is electrically conductive will get rid of any dust particles that cause cracks and pop noises. I did it myself and it works.

 

[t_rod]

I haven't had time to go to the store and probably won't until the weekend, but I do have some of Dr. Ducks Axe Wax that i clean the guitar with and lube the tuning machines, trem posts, etc. Would that be ok to try? Not so sure if its conductive though

 

[t_rod]

I tried the Axe Wax and it fixed my biggest issue but there is a still a small problem. Right before max volume it tends to cut out. Its easy enough to stop just before it since it doesn't effect the volume noticeably but I would like to fix it anyway. Is it time to try Deoxit or this there another issue besides dust/oxidation?

 

[beej]

Personally I'd only use contact cleaner to clean a pot. But, pots are cheap, so worst case it's an easy fix to replace it.

 

[Lou]

No wax in the pot. Get some contact cleaner

 

[LawDaddy]

No wax for sure. Radio Shack has contact cleaner, get it before they close!

 

[t_rod]

Ok guys just placed an order on amazon for Deoxit. Also ordered the EBMM tool kit while I was at it