Noisy Switch

[mainsail]

After 4 years, the pup selector on my L2K, has developed some crunchies.
Is the C and K switch sealed or is it possible to use contact cleaner on it?
Or, is it best to just replace the switch?

I've had no response from G&L on this issue for about a week now.

Larry

[Gilc]

Just last week I received a G&L Tribute, brand new, and had a static problem with the parralell, series switch. I was reffered by musicians friend to a G&L repair place and Chris said before we go shipping this thing around the country go to radio shack and get some contact cleaner and just put a drop or two on the switch externaly and toggle it a bit. I let it set for a couple of hours and my problem was gone. This is my beginner base and I feel I made a great decision. M/F even gave me $50 off for my trouble. I was surprised the little bottle cost ten bucks but it did the trick. Good Luck

[mainsail]

Thank you so muchI appreciate the response.. Will give it a try.
Larry
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Originally Posted by Gilc

Just last week I received a G&L Tribute, brand new, and had a static problem with the parralell, series switch. I was reffered by musicians friend to a G&L repair place and Chris said before we go shipping this thing around the country go to radio shack and get some contact cleaner and just put a drop or two on the switch externaly and toggle it a bit. I let it set for a couple of hours and my problem was gone. This is my beginner base and I feel I made a great decision. M/F even gave me $50 off for my trouble. I was surprised the little bottle cost ten bucks but it did the trick. Good Luck

[Chef]

Caig Deoxit Gold cleaner and lube is your friend.
They have it at radio shack, and they sell a nice little field service kit at musicians friend.

[mainsail]

thanks, Chef. Appreciate that. I have a Radio shack within a mile and a half of me.

Larry

[Chef]

call first; some stock it, some have to order it.
the MF kit is real handy.
also, you can order direct from the Caig site, and their direct prices are good...

[mainsail]

Thanks Chef. I appreciate that. I have a Radio Shack in the neighborhood.

Larry

Originally Posted by Chef

Caig Deoxit Gold cleaner and lube is your friend.
They have it at radio shack, and they sell a nice little field service kit at musicians friend.

[mainsail]

Originally Posted by Chef
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Caig Deoxit Gold cleaner and lube is your friend.
They have it at radio shack, and they sell a nice little field service kit at musicians friend.*
Thanks for the heads up. I will call this morning. I will also check the shop where I get the work done on my instruments.Been going there since the early 80's. ( as I am blind, don't do much more than change the batteries)

I'm going out Thuhrsday for a string change so maybe I can get everything accomplished in one swell foop!

Larry

Originally Posted by Chef

call first; some stock it, some have to order it.
the MF kit is real handy.
also, you can order direct from the Caig site, and their direct prices are good...