Need help rewiring volume knob...

[Krazerz]

Hey all. Just as a heads up this is my first time posting at this forum.

Now, a couple weeks ago I ran into a... situation. I was playing my Spector 4-string when one of the volume knobs didn't seem to be working. For some reason it would keep turning and I would get no volume. I decided to take the back off and look at the electronics. Being the idiot I am, I apparently twisted the wires to the volume knob off and hence I'm stuck with a bass that's not working so well right now.

I haven't done anything yet, but I'm thinking if I soder the two wires back on where they were, I should be back in business. However, I know nothing about electronics and figured I should at least ask others before I try this. Does anyone have any suggestions? I appreciate the help. Thanks.

 

[pkr2]

Hey all. Just as a heads up this is my first time posting at this forum.

Now, a couple weeks ago I ran into a... situation. I was playing my Spector 4-string when one of the volume knobs didn't seem to be working. For some reason it would keep turning and I would get no volume. I decided to take the back off and look at the electronics. Being the idiot I am, I apparently twisted the wires to the volume knob off and hence I'm stuck with a bass that's not working so well right now.

I haven't done anything yet, but I'm thinking if I soder the two wires back on where they were, I should be back in business. However, I know nothing about electronics and figured I should at least ask others before I try this. Does anyone have any suggestions? I appreciate the help. Thanks.

That should take care of your problem. You might want to practice your soldering skills before tackling your bass.

Harrell S.

 

[merlin]

yeah but its Solder.. not Soder. Many americans seem to call it Soder.... why?



Merls

 

[notduane]

yeah but its Solder.. not Soder. Many americans seem to call it Soder.... why?



Merls

oy! coz the w is silent.

Geez!

 

[merlin]

As in George "W" Bush?



Merls

 

[luknfur]

Hey all. Just as a heads up this is my first time posting at this forum.

Now, a couple weeks ago I ran into a... situation. I was playing my Spector 4-string when one of the volume knobs didn't seem to be working. For some reason it would keep turning and I would get no volume. I decided to take the back off and look at the electronics. Being the idiot I am, I apparently twisted the wires to the volume knob off and hence I'm stuck with a bass that's not working so well right now.

I haven't done anything yet, but I'm thinking if I soder the two wires back on where they were, I should be back in business. However, I know nothing about electronics and figured I should at least ask others before I try this. Does anyone have any suggestions? I appreciate the help. Thanks.

After the SOLDER SODDER SAWDER job You might want to make sure the pot nut is snug (with lock washer/flat nut) so it doesn't happen again. I'd check the other pots for snuggness as well as the jack.


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