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Post by Auf Kiltre on Dec 30, 2022 15:23:05 GMT -5
Without opening her up does anyone know a suitable replacement toggle switch for this model? I hit it with deoxit and it works until next time I pick it up then its snap crackle pop again. Honestly, I don't even know the model on this since all that's branded is the serial number on the back of the headstock.   |
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Post by Pinetree on Dec 30, 2022 15:55:52 GMT -5
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Post by Auf Kiltre on Dec 30, 2022 16:51:56 GMT -5
Thanks Pinetree, yeah I'll give the pickguard a lift. I think the last time I took a peek the pg was taped down too.
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Post by Auf Kiltre on Dec 30, 2022 20:27:02 GMT -5
Under the hood  |
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Post by Pinetree on Dec 30, 2022 22:20:22 GMT -5
Well whilst you're in there, hose 'er down with DeOxit and give 'er a few dozen clicky clacks.
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Post by Auf Kiltre on Dec 31, 2022 15:00:15 GMT -5
Deoxit + clickity-clack took care of it for now. My guess is it'll be back.
I never ran a 12 string electric through any overdrive before, sounds pretty cool running through a Timmy with just a light edge to it.
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Post by Pinetree on Dec 31, 2022 15:30:02 GMT -5
The internal contact surfaces usually get a small amount of corrosion, and (usually) just using the switch (or control knob) will clear it up.
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Post by Auf Kiltre on Dec 31, 2022 17:42:34 GMT -5
I didn't see any point to hitting the backside of the switchbox as its all sealed. I took the switch out, removed all nuts and washers and hit it from the top and worked the switch. All good for now although honestly I play the guitar so little I can't tell if what I'm hearing is different than before. No crackles at all but the middle/both pickups on position is substantially louder than selecting either pickup by itself. Not a big deal as I always seem to gravitate to the bridge pickup (the other positions are just too woofy to my ear).
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Post by rdr on Dec 31, 2022 22:06:38 GMT -5
Hi. Nice Dano. I have a modern 59+ NOS Dano and the middle position is louder than either pickup alone. I believe this is because the pups are in series in mid position. A convenient boost!
Happy New Year to all youse guys!
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Post by Peegoo 🏁 on Jan 6, 2023 17:25:40 GMT -5
Those switches generally go bad and stay bad. If a blast with 'lectronik cleaner doesn't do the trick, replace it. The good news is that switch is cheap. The bad news is that switch is cheap  |
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Post by Auf Kiltre on Jan 6, 2023 17:47:45 GMT -5
So far it's behaving after the deoxit spritz.
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Post by sirWheat on Jan 6, 2023 21:44:07 GMT -5
Is there some reason why you couldn't use a switchcraft or other good quality switch in there?
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Post by Auf Kiltre on Jan 6, 2023 22:42:20 GMT -5
Is there some reason why you couldn't use a switchcraft or other good quality switch in there? I was wondering the same thing but haven't pursued it since its such a low priority guitar for me. |
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