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Post subject: potentiometer for blackface deluxe reverb
Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2014 1:06 pm
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i need to replace the reverb pot and was wondering if i need a specific one or if i can just get practically any one offered by amplified parts or wherever?

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Post subject: Re: potentiometer for blackface deluxe reverb
Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2014 3:17 pm
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Any good 100k-ohm linear pot will work. PEC pots are considered some of the better quality ones.

https://www.tubesandmore.com/products/R-VPEC-100KL


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Post subject: Re: potentiometer for blackface deluxe reverb
Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2014 3:21 pm
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BMW2002Ti wrote:
Any good 100k-ohm linear pot will work. PEC pots are considered some of the better quality ones.

https://www.tubesandmore.com/products/R-VPEC-100KL



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Post subject: Re: potentiometer for blackface deluxe reverb
Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2014 5:04 pm
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Yeah, I use PEC pots in my amps. They are a bit larger than the regular CTS or Fender OEM part. So you may need to widen the chassis opening for the threaded section of the pot(a rat-tail file moment). But I believe, the effort is well worth it !!! Art

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Post subject: Re: potentiometer for blackface deluxe reverb
Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2014 12:58 pm
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I will never do a bigger hole in vintage amp , and I try to keep the look and quality in parts , I use CTS pot or Alpha pots . Those with metal solid shaft

Be carefull , you need a " B ", linear , not "A " audio.

https://www.tubesandmore.com/products/R-VC-ML


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Post subject: Re: potentiometer for blackface deluxe reverb
Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2014 1:15 pm
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stratele: thanks for that information. note that this is the reverb pot. does that make a difference in which i choose?
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Post subject: Re: potentiometer for blackface deluxe reverb
Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2014 7:29 pm
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Use a linear taper pot. Audio (or logarithmic taper) pot will give you an unfavorable range of control, for the reverb.

Good luck! Tell us how it works out.


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Post subject: Re: potentiometer for blackface deluxe reverb
Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2014 10:41 pm
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For sure, go with a CTS or the like!!! I don't mean to advise changing your amp. The PEC pots, just can't have any misalignment between the chassis and faceplate. So, I guess that I misstated the procedure! Only sometimes, a very minor adjustment is needed for a square fit...and I would always go for the faceplate. I appreciate and respect what Stratele stated!!! Art

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Post subject: Re: potentiometer for blackface deluxe reverb
Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2014 10:59 pm
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BMW2002Ti wrote:
Use a linear taper pot. Audio (or logarithmic taper) pot will give you an unfavorable range of control, for the reverb.

Good luck! Tell us how it works out.



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