bonzodog Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Sorry if this should be posted in repairs. Just plugged in my bass to rehearse for tomorrow night and no sound. After a bit of playing about I removed the volume knob and when I waggled the pole it sits on the bass came back on and then became intermittent when I waggled it. Obviously a loose wire but as I have absolutely no skills in what to look for or how to repair it, I will have to take it to a shop. There are 2 shops fairly local to me who I know do repairs but I've never used them before so have no idea how much they will charge. Anyone know roughly how much I should expect to pay for what I assume is just re-connecting a wire and hopefully a simple job? Just don't want to get ripped off. Its only a cheap JHS Vintage so not overly happy about spending too much on it. Fortunately I do have (an even cheaper) bass I can use for tomorrow night Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigjas Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 The 'volume knob pole' shouldn't waggle in my experience, so it could be the volume pot that needs replacing? Or like you say, a loose wire/dry joint. Shame you don't live closer as I could of done this for you for nothing. Its only a small job. Maybe someone on here who lives a bit closer could take a look? Jas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonzodog Posted January 22, 2016 Author Share Posted January 22, 2016 [quote name='Bigjas' timestamp='1453477262' post='2959870'] The 'volume knob pole' shouldn't waggle in my experience, so it could be the volume pot that needs replacing? Or like you say, a loose wire/dry joint. Shame you don't live closer as I could of done this for you for nothing. Its only a small job. Maybe someone on here who lives a bit closer could take a look? Jas [/quote] Thanks for the offer. I only waggled it when I undid it with a spanner so am sure it's just a loose wire. Don't mind taking it to a shop as the one I have in mind is 5 mins away. I just wanted to know in advance what he may (or try to) charge me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
synthaside Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 (edited) Honestly its not much that can go wrong on a passive bass going on my personal experience a good guitar tech would probably look at replacing the pot , because either the soldier has become loose on the wire or the pot is very close to failing Any guitar tech is probably going to cost you a minimum of £50 pounds , However I'd strongly urge you to take a look as it yourself , you can learn an awful lot ... and its actually ridiculously easy . All you need is one of these , because if a wire has come loose a its a minute job with a soldiering iron to just re- melt the solider and get a good contact. [url="http://www.amazon.co.uk/duratool-ZD-407-40-Soldering-Iron/dp/B00XMRPMUG/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1453478206&sr=8-2&keywords=soldering+iron"]http://www.amazon.co...=soldering+iron[/url] Failing that you could replace the whole Wiring Loom yourself with one of KiOgon's famous soldierless looms :-) If you muck up with the solidering iron ... its still going to be £50 at the tech ;-) Edited January 22, 2016 by synthaside Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 (edited) I know the local guy who does my set ups charges £15 for advice and small jobs, which might include resoldering a loose wire but probably not fitting a new pot. Your best bet is probably to contact a few people & see if there's a standard local fee for this kind of work. Edited January 22, 2016 by Cato Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangur Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Maybe we should have a directory for local BCers open to doing some small-scale works on basses? I would also be happy to do it, but Staffs is a good stretch from here too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obbm Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 (edited) [quote name='Grangur' timestamp='1453487934' post='2960028'] Maybe we should have a directory for local BCers open to doing some small-scale works on basses? I would also be happy to do it, but Staffs is a good stretch from here too. [/quote] Good idea. I'm always happy to help out anyone who needs a bit of soldering done. Shame Staffordshire is so far away. Edited January 22, 2016 by obbm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonzodog Posted January 22, 2016 Author Share Posted January 22, 2016 (edited) Thanks for all the kind offers guys. I may buy a new loom or get to grips with soldering myself. I have some old mic leads somewhere that have packed up so maybe about time I leant repair work. Edited January 22, 2016 by bonzodog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 (edited) [quote name='synthaside' timestamp='1453478617' post='2959894'] ...you could replace the whole Wiring Loom yourself with one of KiOgon's famous solderless looms... [/quote] +1. John uses the best components, there's no soldering and his prices are extremely reasonable. The kits includes pots, wiring and cap. It's laughably easy to fit. Even I can do it. Great value, too. It will take you ten or fifteen minutes, if that. Recommended! Edited January 22, 2016 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-soar Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Same here. Teched today for Steve Harley at LIPA. always available to do repair work, in and around North West. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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