I have only one problem with my 06 American Standard strat, and that is the fact that the volume knob cuts the volume almost completely if I turn it lower than 6 or 7. Is it just the pot? Is there maybe a brand of pot that I should look for that has a smoother transition?
Thanks in advance,
-John

Oh I could have so much fun with some of these pot questions.

But seriously, I think that Fender pots are great. And really everything is made somewhere in Asia then branded differently. I would suggest that if you are going to replace it, that you step it up to S1 volume pot or other push/pull switch to give you some extra settings.

Also, what volume do you have your amp at? Try turning the amp up and the volume down on the guitar.

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I didn't Lose my mind, I traded it for this guitar.

On an AS Strat I have,I put a resistor and capacitor in series on two of the connections on the volume pot to correct that problem.
That was about 8 or 9 years ago,so I don't remember the values.If you search for volume pot mods for Strats,you will likely find that description.
If you can't find it I will look in my notes for the mod.

I know this is dating me but


Panama Red?

Yeah, I know. I totally set myself up
But I use the volume knob more for how hard i want to push the amp. I have an ernie ball volume pedal for swells and such. So I guess step one is gonna be ordering some of those RS pots.
Thanks!
-John