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Fender pre-CBS Club: pics mandatory!

#261
Guys, sorry in advance, I realize this is a major hijack, but I need some help, and this looked like the best place to find people who know the answer. During my last jam session with a buddy, the volume pot on my 1959 precision completely locked up. It simply wont turn at all. Even after taking off the pickguard, it wont turn. It is my main player, but keeping its value is also important to me, as I'm not made of money and may have to sell it someday. The pot code on the side reads:

220-17
304-5942

Is there any way to repair it, or must I get a new one? If I must get a new one, does anyone have recommendations about what I should buy that wont mess up the rest of the 55 year old electronics? If it can be repaired, does anyone have suggestions on who might do a good job? Thanks in advance for ANY help you can give me.
 
#262
lowjoe1 said:
Guys, sorry in advance, I realize this is a major hijack, but I need some help, and this looked like the best place to find people who know the answer. During my last jam session with a buddy, the volume pot on my 1959 precision completely locked up. It simply wont turn at all. Even after taking off the pickguard, it wont turn. It is my main player, but keeping its value is also important to me, as I'm not made of money and may have to sell it someday. The pot code on the side reads:

220-17
304-5942

Is there any way to repair it, or must I get a new one? If I must get a new one, does anyone have recommendations about what I should buy that wont mess up the rest of the 55 year old electronics? If it can be repaired, does anyone have suggestions on who might do a good job? Thanks in advance for ANY help you can give me.
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Pots are usually the first things to go on an old bass. As long as you keep the original in the case and include it with the future sale, I don't think it will affect the value that much.
 
#266
lowjoe1 said:
Thanks, guys, I'll give it a try. I've never heard of one just locking up like that. It's like someone put super glue in it in the middle of my session! Sorry again for the derail. I'll get some pics of her over soon.
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I've seen that happen before, so it's not uncommon.
i'd try the deoxit first before replacing it.
 
#267
After 4 weeks of nervous waiting due to shipping delays, my 1963 Olympic White Jazz was delivered today :hyper: Yay!!! I get a number now :D More and better detailed photos later when I come back down to earth :hyper:
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#277
Ron Clark said:
After 4 weeks of nervous waiting due to shipping delays, my 1963 Olympic White Jazz was delivered today :hyper: Yay!!! I get a number now :D More and better detailed photos later when I come back down to earth :hyper:
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Just plain gorgeous! :eek: Congrats!! :hyper: :D
 

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