I have a 2004 deluxe anniversary which I like a lot. The tone pot for the bridge pick up sticks right at 9 to 10. Otherwise it is very smooth. What is the best way to un-stick it?

Ed

That's normal as it is a no-load pot.

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Can you explain that to me? Are all the pots no-load?

Simplified: A current carrying device exerts a 'load' on a circuit. Such carriers can be many, many things including pots. Pots in conjunction with other components in a circuit (in this case, a guitar), regulate volume and/or tone. The resistance value of pots are also inherent to this tone shaping. A, "no-load" pot is a volume or tone control which removes itself (the load it carries) out of the circuit once its dialed to '10'. Hence, "no-load". In this particular situation, the pot is no longer placing its resistance (the load it carries) into the circuit. It is electronically invisible and thus, makes the circuit more treblier and a touch louder.

Fender chooses to put a detent in the casing of their, no-load" pots which in effect, signals the operator that once turned beyond that point, the pot has removed itself from the circuit. This is the resistance you feel when you turn it.

All pots are NOT, "no load".

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Martian,
Thank you very much for that very clear explanation.

Ed

Anytime!

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