Uncle Os Posted February 29, 2012 Report Share Posted February 29, 2012 Hey all... Does anyone know how to convert CTS or Bourns pots (or any other pots for that matter) so they turn super easily? Don't get me wrong... I don't mind buying the EVH (Bourns) Low Friction Pots. I'm ok with that. A few folks have played on a couple of my customs that have/had the EVH pots in them. One of my regular guys just dropped off an SG and a Tele. He made a point of telling me he REALLY like the feel and wants to convert all of his guitars (He's got a house full of them) to the low friction, torque resistance type. The dilemma is... I've got a small truckload of CTS, Bourns and ALPHA pots and, you know... I'd like to be able to USE them. I'm going to start using them on everything and if someone wants the more resistive feel they'll have to ask for them special. Any of y'all got any tips and/or tricks that might save me the time/expense of experimentation? Respecftully, Unc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpm99 Posted February 29, 2012 Report Share Posted February 29, 2012 While I have no personal experience doing this, I'd be glad to offer the sum total of my knowledge on this subject. This: http://projectguitar.ibforums.com/index.php?showtopic=46159&st=0&p=501813&hl=sticky&fromsearch=1&#entry501813 Or this: http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Electronics,_pickups/Supplies:_Cleaners_and_lubricants/DeoxIT_Pot_and_Switch_Cleaner.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Os Posted February 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 29, 2012 Welp... I went over a couple of pots. The resistance comes from the shaft tolerances and the lubricant used. I like the Stewmac çap thingy but don't think the DeOxit is a strong enough solvent to get rid of that lubricant. Will try a couple of different methods and see what kind of results I get. If nothing else... It's a fun little experiment. :o) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripthorn Posted February 29, 2012 Report Share Posted February 29, 2012 Make sure and let us know, as I would be interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Os Posted February 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 29, 2012 I think I've gottit figgered out. One more test before I confirm though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted March 1, 2012 Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 All my pots become "low friction" after a few months of me making them my b*tch... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Os Posted March 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2012 Welp... My method failed. The results varried depending upon the brand of the pot. Soo... I guess I'll just give Bourns a call and get a bunch of Low Friction pots. :o/ At Westhemann... lol@ my bitch... Yessir. But... If folks experience that 'worn in' feeling on a new guitar... Ya get a few bonus points. :o) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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