G&L Tribute L-2500 scratchy pots - EZ to fix?

robgator · #1 07-13-2007, 10:23 AM

Well TB tribe, I've been looking at some G&L Tribute L-2500's and it seems like "scratchy volume/tone controls" is a common problem with these puppies. There is one on the Bay right now with a BIN price of $399. Seems like a good deal but this bass also has the scratchy volume/tone pot issue.

My questions are, since this seems like a common ailment, is this something that's EZ to repair? Is it better to just replace the pots with new ones? Are new pots EZ to get from G&L or should other sources be used?

Please let me know your thoughts and thanks.

Rob

spideyjg · #2 07-13-2007, 11:11 AM

That generation the pots would need to be replaced if scratchy. If you are good at soldering then it is an easy enough fix. Hit it.

Jim

fourstringbliss · #3 07-13-2007, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by spideyjg

That generation the pots would need to be replaced if scratchy. If you are good at soldering then it is an easy enough fix. Hit it.

Jim

So, contact cleaner spray wouldn't work?

robgator · #4 07-13-2007, 01:09 PM

In this specific case, I already asked the seller if he tried to clean the pots and he said that contact spray didn't do the trick.

Rob

spideyjg · #5 07-13-2007, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robgator

In this specific case, I already asked the seller if he tried to clean the pots and he said that contact spray didn't do the trick.

Rob

As I said, due to whatever the cause, the early generation Tribbys if the pots were scratchy they needed replacement. Cleaning doesn't work on them.

G&L sent buttloads of new pots out to cover the warranty on this on both the basses and the geetars. The new Tribby generation uses different pots.

Jim

robgator · #6 07-13-2007, 02:31 PM

so, will it be EZ to get some replacement pots from G&L? Can someone from G&L chime-in, please?

Rob

DavePlaysBass · #7 07-14-2007, 09:40 AM

The G&L site has contact information. If you call the number, you might get lucky and have them send you pots free of charge. But given what sounds like an older Tribby, you may get charged.

Dave

robgator · #8 07-14-2007, 03:18 PM

Thanks for all of your help. As it turns out, someone else snagged the Trib on the Bay. All of this info. really helps for next time around.

Keep tending to that lo-tone zone everybody.

Rob K.