new pot for my dunlop crybaby

[christmetal]

i need to replace the pot inside of my wah pedal
any suggestions on what kind to get?

[isher1992]

I've always heard do a Yellow fasel.

Pretty much, this is what people say

Red = guitar
Yellow = bass

= meaning which is better for what.

[christmetal]

so im guessing yellow fasel will hold down low end better huh?
and whats the price range on that part?

[Bongolation]

Huh?

A Fasel inductor isn't a potentiometer.

BTW, I just rebuilt the original crudded-up pot in a ca.'69 Italian Crybaby (halo inductor, Ducati electrics) after it had been in wet storage for twenty years or so. Works perfectly, no noise, no rooting around for a proper replacement.

[christmetal]

yea i cleaned mine out and everything but it still has the static sound
the pot is juts worn out and i need one that will last for a while and will sound awesome

[Bongolation]

Originally Posted by christmetal

yea i cleaned mine out and everything but it still has the static sound

You actually disassembled the pot and cleaned the wafer and polished the wiper contacts?

Anyway, I believe Dunlop sells the replacement pots for their various models, and you'd at least get the correct one.

Running around in circles searching for specialized parts is why I repair stuff (never mind the probability of destroying a forty-year-old plastic pinion gear trying to get it off the shaft). It's just less hassle in the end.

[Kooldac]

This is an easy place to start - PPP

[Bongolation]

Originally Posted by Kooldac

This is an easy place to start - PPP

Cool source, but yikes on them prices. A $25 genuine Dunlop pot is no doubt nice and the simple answer, but I only paid $19.99 for my new DB-02 when they were closed out at GC.

Hey, those true bypass switches look nice and my Italian one was missing the switch entirely (I got it used wired for always-on), so it'd be nice to replace it. Is there a source that shows how to wire these retrofits up?

Thanks for any help!

[Downlowd]

I got the pot (hot potz II 100k replacement) true bypass switch, led and instructions off ebay for $28 or so shipped... I couldn't find a new pot for less than 25...even checked electronics wholesellers.

[Kooldac]

Originally Posted by Bongolation

Cool source, but yikes on them prices. A $25 genuine Dunlop pot is no doubt nice and the simple answer, but I only paid $19.99 for my new DB-02 when they were closed out at GC.

Hey, those true bypass switches look nice and my Italian one was missing the switch entirely (I got it used wired for always-on), so it'd be nice to replace it. Is there a source that shows how to wire these retrofits up?

Thanks for any help!

For the true-bypass switch, i'm sure you could do a search for them and find out pretty easily. You could also try and understand the Three Pole Double Throw mechanism employed. If you have a diagram of what the circuit looks like you could possibly figure it out intuitively from the pole/throw usages.

[Bongolation]

Originally Posted by Kooldac

If you have a diagram of what the circuit looks like you could possibly figure it out intuitively from the pole/throw usages.

I could figure it out, but a schematic might save a few minutes of brain energy and be more foolproof.

The existing switch wiring is just some taped-up kludge from 1970, minus the switch carcass.

[Bassmingo]

i have a bass crybaby that just died for no reason, i cant tell if its the pot or switch, but nothing happens when i step on it the clean tone just passes through.

any ideas?

[Kooldac]

Originally Posted by Bassmingo

i have a bass crybaby that just died for no reason, i cant tell if its the pot or switch, but nothing happens when i step on it the clean tone just passes through.

any ideas?

Does the switch click anymore or feel different? My wah's switch died on me recently as well. The head simply feels more depressed into the mechanism so the action is much shorter on the switch and doesn't make the click anymore.

[Bongolation]

I'm thinking switch, too -- but it could be anything.

Time to get out the multimeter and check the switch for function.

Don't have a multimeter? Shame! I've seen perfectly adequate little ones for as low as $3 at places like Harbor Freight. How can one survive without a multimeter?