TAG Pro Am: Scratchy Volume Knob

[gibson5413]

Whenever i turn don the volume knob on my Pro Am it gets a bit scratchy right before the volume is completely off. What can I do to fix this? I assume it is the pot?

[Salmon]

got this problem too, i've been told some wd40 will help but i'd like to be sure.

[Chuckracer]

Contact cleaner should take care of it, or maybe just buy you some time. There's likely a Youtube vid showing how.

Don't shoot WD40 in your pots.

[tom]

doxit d5 is the best stuff. you just spray a blast into the open above the solder terminals. then give it a good spin. it cleans and lubes for a smooth feel.
DO NOT USE WD40 or you'll be replacing your pots.

[Salmon]

okay thanks i'll know to steer clear, thankfully i've not used any in them yet. will go get some d5

[gibson5413]

doxit d5 is the best stuff. you just spray a blast into the open above the solder terminals. then give it a good spin. it cleans and lubes for a smooth feel.
DO NOT USE WD40 or you'll be replacing your pots.

Thanks everyone!

Tom...are you talking about removing the panel on the back and spraying there or taking the knob off on the front? Just want to make sure I'm doing this right. I'm not super savvy when doing this kind of work myself.

[tom]

open the rear panel. you will see an opening on the pot right above the terminals. give a squirt in there, then give the pot some spins.