problem with tone knob

[JamesRaven23]

Hello everyone... Um, I was replacing the tone and volume knobs on my Ibanez RG320 guitar. I put the new (skull) knobs on and I accidentally tightened the screw too much... the slit between the peg collapsed and the two sides came together.. I separated them and tried straightening it back up but I havent had much success getting it perfectly straight like before so it looks (and feels) like a flat tire wobbling when I turn it. I was hoping someone might give me tips on getting it straight like before.... I suppose the only thing lamer than a skull knob is a wobbling skull knob

Thanks,

James

[mattdowney]

hey, that happened to me before if u cant get it straight u will probably need to get a new pot. i had to replace my pot, put i little piece of wire or something i nthe slit so it cant colapse again. good luck.

matt

[JamesRaven23]

Ahhh, I hate doing unecessary repairs.. but it's my own fault. I havent had my guitar for very long so excuse me if this question sounds stupid.. Will I need an Ibanez brand pot for my RG guitar? Or will just about any pot do? Also, are certain pots better than others?

Thanks,

James

[ansil]

you can just put in a little wood shim there and it should take care of it.

[lovekraft]

I'd leave well enough alone - besides, a bent pot gives it that "vintage vibe" that's so important!

[JamesRaven23]

Well, leaving well enough alone is no longer an option... one half of the peg broke off as I was trying to adjust it .... just my luck. So let me know any helpful info you guys have on different types of pots and replacing them.

Thanks,

James

[lovekraft]

Any standard 500K guitar pot should work fine - get one from StewMac, WD, Brian, or anywhere guitar parts are sold. You can spend the extra money to buy a brand-name, like CTS or ALPS, but you'll probably never notice the difference - I use the 16mm Alpha pots like WD and Allparts offer, and I've had no problems with them. I'm sure others will disagree, but that's my take on it.