Tone pots

[Snarf]

Was kind of confused as to which forum to post this on, but here goes:

Are tone pots separate from the preamp? If I replace a preamp, will that take care of bad tone pots? Am I even making any sense?

 

[John Deppel]

Well, technically, you don't have tone pots with an active preamp, instead you have boost/cut pots instead, which is, pretty much the same thing.

IME, no active preamp comes with pots, at least none of the ones I've bought.

 

[Snarf]

In that case, where would one buy replacement pots? I've been looking around, no luck.

 

[John Deppel]

In that case, where would one buy replacement pots? I've been looking around, no luck.

I would assume that Radio Shack or a local electronics dealer would/should have them.

 

[bassman314]

Find a local hobbie shop, or check out one of these fine retailers:

• Invalid Link Removed -- Industrial supplier, allows for small orders. I've bought 10-packs of resistors there *L*
• Invalid Link Removed -- great resource for DYI audio stuff.
• Hoffman Amps -- Great source, in general for amplifier and guitar parts.
• Guitar Electronics -- Also has schematics and resources for wiring your own Pups and Preamps.

I've ordered from all 4 of these sights with great luck and high quality. All but Mouser are great resources for learning more about Vintage Amps, DIY Effects, and DIY guitar electronics.

 

[Snarf]

Nice links, thanks a lot.

 

[Snarf]

Doh, sorry to bring this up again, but the pots on those sites seem to be geared toward amps and such. I'm looking to replace them on an active/passive bass. Any difference in what I need? And could anyone give me recommendations as to which specific ones would work well for this purpose?

Sorry for not knowing crap about this subject.

 

[bassman314]

*L* no worries.

Most of those sights are geared towards amps and effects.

Guitar Electronics is all about the axe, tho.

Guitar Electronics Pots

Hope this helps!

 

[Snarf]

Ooh, perfect! Thanks sooo much!

 

[bassman314]

NP...

Just look at your old pots to try to determine what value/style you need.

 

[Aerolithe]

Just gonna mention that Radio Shack is going to be way overpriced, and unless you are buying only one or two cheap components you are better off with an online supplier. They also don't offer much in the range of selection, and you want to make sure you don't buy crappy ones. Also make sure you are getting the right values.