Level knob cuts out volume

[Chef FourString]

My DOD FX56 cuts out volume when the level knob is not exactly right. What could cause this? Corrosion, bad wiring? Would it be worth sending to get fixed or cheaper to buy a new one? Is there any way to easily fix it myself? (i have no tools or xp in things like this)

[RickenBoogie]

???? the level knob is a volume control. Of course, if it's set below unity, it will cut volume. What was the question?

[James Judson]

The level/volume knob is just a potentiometer. I would first rotate that knob up and down a bunch of times to see if that helps. Next I'd try spraying contact (approx $10)cleaner inside the pot and rotating the pot up and down a bunch of times. These fixes probably won't last very long but may get you a few more miles.

The real fix is replacing the pot (not much of a do it yourself prodject). If you do it yourself approx $10, you'll need a few tools, solder iron and solder skills. If you take it to a tech he'll charge approx $50 to $100.

[Chef FourString]

Originally Posted by RickenBoogie

???? the level knob is a volume control. Of course, if it's set below unity, it will cut volume. What was the question?

It clicks and pops and drops volume even when it is well above the "working volume".

[Chef FourString]

Originally Posted by James Judson

The level/volume knob is just a potentiometer. I would first rotate that knob up and down a bunch of times to see if that helps. Next I'd try spraying contact (approx $10)cleaner inside the pot and rotating the pot up and down a bunch of times. These fixes probably won't last very long but may get you a few more miles.

The real fix is replacing the pot (not much of a do it yourself prodject). If you do it yourself approx $10, you'll need a few tools, solder iron and solder skills. If you take it to a tech he'll charge approx $50 to $100.

Thanks for the info. I'll try the spray.

[RickenBoogie]

Oh, sorry. Got fooled by the thread re: chorus pedals. You have the choice of spending more than is reasonable to have someone fix it for you, or rolling up yer sleeves, and fixin' it up yourself. Soldering is a very valuable skill anyway, good luck.

[Chef FourString]

Originally Posted by RickenBoogie

Oh, sorry. Got fooled by the thread re: chorus pedals. You have the choice of spending more than is reasonable to have someone fix it for you, or rolling up yer sleeves, and fixin' it up yourself. Soldering is a very valuable skill anyway, good luck.

Thanks, sir.