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Post subject: Scratchy pots on Highway One Telecaster (upgrade 2005)
Posted: Tue Jan 11, 2011 7:47 am
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Hi all!
Recently I changed the volume pot (CTS 250k Audio) of my Tele because after cleaned it I couldn't avoid the scratchy noise in it. After the substitution the problem remains the same: On 10 all works fine but when I turn volume to 9, 8 or 7 makes a very loud and permanet scratchy noise. Then I comproved all conections and were fine (http://support.fender.com/service_diagr ... A_SISD.pdf) After that I pulled off all capacitors and resistor and check the diagram, but the noise was still there. I don't know what more I could do! Please someone could help me with this problem?
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Post subject: Re: Scratchy pots on Highway One Telecaster (upgrade 2005)
Posted: Tue Jan 11, 2011 2:23 pm
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Very strange ; new pot and same noise at same place than the old one !!!!

Look funny but I will kleen the 3 positions pickup switch.

This noise is on any pickups position ?


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Post subject: Re: Scratchy pots on Highway One Telecaster (upgrade 2005)
Posted: Tue Jan 11, 2011 4:08 pm
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Try returning the just bought replacements and see if another
set gives you the fix. If they've been sitting and where they've
been sitting, might be a key.

De-oxit is good for cleaning scratchy pots on occasion.

Any chance that your amp is the culprit rather than the Tele?

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Post subject: Re: Scratchy pots on Highway One Telecaster (upgrade 2005)
Posted: Tue Jan 11, 2011 4:43 pm
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Hi, thanks guys!
I've tried in differents amps with the same results. I've cleaned the 3 way switch too. And the noise can be heard in any pickup combination. :? I'm disconcerted.
Buy another pot could be a good and cheap idea. (But first I should find a new Fender shop near Barcelona because I've paid 10 Euro for it :shock: )


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Post subject: Re: Scratchy pots on Highway One Telecaster (upgrade 2005)
Posted: Wed Jan 12, 2011 2:40 am
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Yes is very strange

1- Your original put is noisy and you can't cleasn it !
2- You buy a another one and it do the same noise !!!!

Questions : You buy a new pot or used one ?
You clean it with good cleaner ? ( some don't work you know)
Is your guitar electronica had be modified before :new pickup , switch, capacitor ?


I suspect a bad solder on pickups or switch IF everything else are good.

Can you send us a picture of your electronic , under the metal plate ?


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Post subject: Re: Scratchy pots on Highway One Telecaster (upgrade 2005)
Posted: Wed Jan 12, 2011 10:25 am
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Hi, thanks guys!
I've tried in differents amps with the same results. I've cleaned the 3 way switch too. And the noise can be heard in any pickup combination. :? I'm disconcerted.
Buy another pot could be a good and cheap idea. (But first I should find a new Fender shop near Barcelona because I've paid 10 Euro for it :shock: )


Return the pot as defective and try a new one. Very strange indeed. :!:

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