Scratchy Wah?

civiljar · Post by **civiljar** » Sat Feb 18, 2006 10:31 am

Maybe this is a common problem, But my trusty fuzz wah has gone all scratchy. It makes an assload of noise when you move it. I was wondering if I can just replace the pot or clean it in some way or should I just dump the pedal and buy one with an optic mechanism?

rolandk · Post by **rolandk** » Sat Feb 18, 2006 10:41 am

First you might try working it up and down a bunch of times. If that dosen't fix it try spraying it with contact cleaner. If its still scratchy you can replace the pot, which will cost ~$20 or just buy a new wah.

madtho · Post by **madtho** » Sat Feb 18, 2006 7:33 pm

The pot dies.

Dunlop makes a replacement called "Hot Potz" but I'm sure you can figure the specs and get a cheaper one.

I think some folks get a little crazy about tapers and such.

have fun
-mad

brianroth · Post by **brianroth** » Sun Feb 19, 2006 1:35 am

Some pots (like AB...Allen Bradley) can't be readily cleaned, since they are sealed. The carbon tracks in AB pots wear out after time and need to be replaced.

Bri

MD · Post by MD » Sun Feb 19, 2006 6:12 am

small bear is a good source for replacements.

http://www.smallbearelec.com/home.html

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