Guest HRB853370 Posted December 31, 2011 Posted December 31, 2011 I was playing the Millie a few moments ago-and when I switched to the bridge pup, the volume dropped drastically. I checked the volume pot and it was all the way up. I fiddled with the switch, from the middle position back to the bridge position a couple of times, and it finally got louder; where it should have been. Upon doing this, I noticed a slight crackle sound when moving the switch back and forth ever so slightly (not actually switching it between positions). Would a shot of electronic contact cleaner fix this? And if so, I am gravely concerned about overspray on the finish. As you know, the Millie has no cavity cover on the bottom of the guitar for the switch like the 150 does.
bolero Posted December 31, 2011 Posted December 31, 2011 could be a loose connection...too bad no access panel, but it's prolly not too hard to get to it, if you pull the neck pup & drop the switch into the body I guess you could try contact cleaner down the shaft of the switch, if you're carefull
mars_hall Posted December 31, 2011 Posted December 31, 2011 If you are suggesting spraying from the outside at the toggle pivot point, I doubt you will get any on the contacts. I wouldn't attempt it in that case. You may be able to tie a string around the head of the toggle and remove the nut, push it in the hole and then spray the contacts. Pull it back out with the string and guide into place with a jewelers screwdriver. Just thinking if it were me.
BobN Posted December 31, 2011 Posted December 31, 2011 I had the same issue on my 555. Loosened up the nut around the switch and spayed a couple of shots of compressed air in around the switch. Problem solved. Sometimes the simplest fixes are the best...Occam's Razor, or something like that.
Guest HRB853370 Posted December 31, 2011 Posted December 31, 2011 That's what guitar techs are for. You meant thats what DIY's are for!
Guest wesmo Posted December 31, 2011 Posted December 31, 2011 You meant thats what DIY's are for! I would suggest that a DIY is a project best handled by those who know KWTAD (Know What They Are Doing)
Gitfiddler Posted December 31, 2011 Posted December 31, 2011 I like the compressed air spray idea best. No possibility of damaging that sweet almond burst finish. Also, flick the switch back n forth several times to work out any loose particulates that may be hangin' about.
Guest wesmo Posted January 1, 2012 Posted January 1, 2012 I guess if it was just scratchy and staticky, I might try futzing with it. But, the volume drop off would concern me. A good excuse to take it into a guitar tech and have him go over the guitar in its entirety. But, then, that's just me. I don't ever want to do anything with a guitar other than tune it and play it. Truth be told, I'd rather have someone hand me a tuned guitar, plug it in for me and my only responsibility would be to wail with it. Unfortunately, I never achieved that level of proficiency or stardom. Oh well, there's always the next life. I'm planning on taking my H150 VWB with me to the after life, so who knows?
GuitArtMan Posted January 1, 2012 Posted January 1, 2012 Caig DeoxIT. Seen it on more electronic techs benches than all other combined.
skydog52 Posted January 1, 2012 Posted January 1, 2012 Compressed air does wonders. Especially expelling it!
yoslate Posted January 1, 2012 Posted January 1, 2012 Compressed air does wonders. Especially expelling it! But talk about finish damage...!
heritagefan7 Posted January 2, 2012 Posted January 2, 2012 Hope it gets worked out slammer...I just pay for 'em and I just play 'em...and occasionally also pay to have 'em fixed! ugh!...good luck!...BTW anybody offering luthier classes?
Guest HRB853370 Posted January 2, 2012 Posted January 2, 2012 I like the compressed air spray idea best. No possibility of damaging that sweet almond burst finish. Also, flick the switch back n forth several times to work out any loose particulates that may be hangin' about. I'll also try blowing into it. My wife says I am full of hot air anyhow! I guess if it was just scratchy and staticky, I might try futzing with it. But, the volume drop off would concern me. A good excuse to take it into a guitar tech and have him go over the guitar in its entirety. But, then, that's just me. I don't ever want to do anything with a guitar other than tune it and play it. Truth be told, I'd rather have someone hand me a tuned guitar, plug it in for me and my only responsibility would be to wail with it. Unfortunately, I never achieved that level of proficiency or stardom. Oh well, there's always the next life. I'm planning on taking my H150 VWB with me to the after life, so who knows? I'd like to see photos of that VWB 150 if you don't mind. I have a nice one myself and have not seen another yet! Caig DeoxIT. Seen it on more electronic techs benches than all other combined. Actually, that is my go-to for the switches on all the Marantz's that I buy-sell-trade.
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