Recent content by Pinetop Smith

Update: I took the board holding the pots completely out (after removing multiple nuts), and was able to identify the moving part of the volume pots on the bottom side of the board that I was otherwise unable to reach. Sprayed them lightly with the Deoxit Gold, let dry, replaced everything, and...

I guess 'dousing' was an overboard statement (LOL). Actually I did spray slightly, trying the volume knobs (with scratchy sound STILL evident) before slightly spraying again. I tried this 5 times (with scratchy sound each time) before giving up. Would you suggest replacing the pots (if I can...

I played a lot back in the '80's (even played the 1984 Worlds Fair in NOLA!) and still have my 1972 Fender Precision that I STILL play through my 1980ish Peavey Combo 300, even though I'm having (scratchy) volume pot problems that I got on this forum to try to rectify. Thanks in advance for any...

I have a 1980ish Peavey Combo 300 with scratchy volume pots. I took it apart and doused the pots with electronic cleaner. I put it back together, but it is still (extremely) scratchy. Should I take it apart and douse it some more or try to acquire some new pots. When I turn the volume all the...