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Removing a stacked tone pot...

Discussion in 'Luthier's Corner' started by SlappyMcLardfat, Aug 2, 2009.

  1. Aug 2, 2009 #1
    SlappyMcLardfat

    SlappyMcLardfat

    Mar 8, 2009
    Philadelphia
    I got a Deluxe Fender P-Bass special with four pots, master volume, pick up blend, stacked treble/bass, and a mid pot. I'm trying to remove all of the pots from my bass's pickguard so I can spraypaint it. I got three of the four pots out, but I can't get the top of the stacked pot off. The lower section is loose but the top is preventing it from coming off.

    I don't know how much experience you guys have with stacked pots, but any help is appreciated
     
  2. Aug 2, 2009 #2
    jworrellbass

    jworrellbass Commercial User

    May 17, 2009
    Colorado Springs CO
    Owner, builder: jworrellbass
    A stacked pot is like any other pot, just doubled. You might take a pair of pliers and slowly move it around to loosen it. Becareful not to break the lugs.
     
  3. Aug 2, 2009 #3
    SlappyMcLardfat

    SlappyMcLardfat

    Mar 8, 2009
    Philadelphia
    i already unscrewed the mini-screw that holds it tight to the the pole. just keep yanking? haha.
     
  4. Aug 2, 2009 #4
    jworrellbass

    jworrellbass Commercial User

    May 17, 2009
    Colorado Springs CO
    Owner, builder: jworrellbass
    You can't get the whole pot out? What are you doing, removing a piece at a time?
     
  5. Aug 2, 2009 #5
    David Jayne

    David Jayne

    Jan 16, 2006
    Brookfield, CT
    Try this: slip a screwdriver between the upper and lower knobs, and twist it. Better if you have two screwdrivers on opposite sides, but one will do. Careful.
     
  6. Aug 2, 2009 #6
    jworrellbass

    jworrellbass Commercial User

    May 17, 2009
    Colorado Springs CO
    Owner, builder: jworrellbass
    Wait a minute are you trying to remove the knob? I was under the impression the knob was off and the pot was stuck.
     
  7. Aug 2, 2009 #7
    SlappyMcLardfat

    SlappyMcLardfat

    Mar 8, 2009
    Philadelphia
    problem solved. i just needed to show him who's boss. thanks guys.
     
  8. Aug 2, 2009 #8
    jworrellbass

    jworrellbass Commercial User

    May 17, 2009
    Colorado Springs CO
    Owner, builder: jworrellbass
    Yea sometimes those stupid knobs need to be tamed.:bawl: