Off Topic Volume Pedal Screech in Chassis

[Ahess86]

I couldn't find a better place for this thread and don't see an answer in any of my searches, so here goes.


I was in the middle of band practice last night doing the usual thing and I came to a point in a song where I do a lot of volume swells with my EB 6166 pedal. Something happened that I've never heard before.... a LOUD screech every time I rocked the pedal forward.

Its very important to note that this screech was a physical sound coming from the chassis of the pedal, my signal was not affected in any way. I can't tell if its coming from the pivot bearing point or if its coming from the pot.

Any suggestions for how to fix the problem? I'd hate to go at the pedal with a lubricant that could harm vital components.

 

[Beth]

I've never heard of that issue before, but I would presume that maybe graphite would work? Anyone else have suggestions?

 

[Spudmurphy]

I haven't experienced such a thing with my pedal - but if it's a screech from the chassis then it has to be binding somewhere.

After all the pedal only pivots on the central shaft.

You are far enough away from components that you wont cause any damage with a seuptitious application of WD40 or some of your wife's/girlfriend's/boyfriend's/own sewing machine oil on the shaft inside and out.

If you use WD 40 then use the straw applicator - if you've lost it bend a paper clip straight, spray some wd 40 into the cap, and use the paper clip to drizzle some onto the shaft.

Let us know how ya get on?

If that fails contact ya dealer then if that fails try good ol' EB customer service.

Hope this helps?

Spud

 

[Spudmurphy]

I've just done an "experiment" on my pedal - marked the outside of the shaft with a dot of ink - proving that the pedal is screwed to the shaft and the shaft rotates in a bush in the pedal (Rather than the pedal rotating on the shaft.)
I've also noticed that the pedal is attached to the shaft and is made secure using two screws. If the pedal is not screwed centrally onto the shaft then there maybe a possibility of it (because it's not centralized) rubbing on one side of the casing.
I'm only presuming that this could happen, as it could be bushed to avoid such a possibility ,but it's worth a look see - if it is that, then a small screwdriver/adjustment should do the trick?

 

[Ahess86]

Ok thanks for the suggestions so far.... I'll get to work on it when I get home tonight and post updates. Hopefully I can get it fixed up in time for Sunday morning and evening gigs!

 

[Fusionman]

I've never heard of that issue before, but I would presume that maybe graphite would work? Anyone else have suggestions?

Neither have I. I wonder if its really the string or the spring

 

[Ahess86]

Well, I gave it a VERY conservative dose of WD-40 on the shaft/bushing bearing point and as of right now the screech is gone, although it was coming and going with no particular reason before I lubed it. Hopefully it holds out now.

 

[Spudmurphy]

Good to hear that ya fixed it- they are built like tanks !!!

 

[wolfbone07]

Happened to one of my pedals. It sounded like a creaky old bed. A little 3-in-1 oil solved the problem.