JHBASS Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 Hey all, I was playing today, when I noticed that my tone pot became dysfunctional, and my tone stayed at a constant "zingy" feel rather than mellow, which is how I like it! I know how to rectify the problem (my volume pots have come unsoldered before), but i was just wondering whether this issue could cause any damage to my amp, as it may be a few days before i can get to a soldering iron. I know this probably sounds silly, but I've just got a new amp, so I want to make sure I don't carelessly damage it (e.g. like when you pull out/put in jack leads whilst forgetting the amps still on). Its a passive bass, so I instinctively dont feel there will be a problem, but I just want to see if you guys feel the same way. Cheers for your help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 [quote name='JHBASS' post='694943' date='Dec 28 2009, 04:59 PM']Hey all, I was playing today, when I noticed that my tone pot became dysfunctional, and my tone stayed at a constant "zingy" feel rather than mellow, which is how I like it! I know how to rectify the problem (my volume pots have come unsoldered before), but i was just wondering whether this issue could cause any damage to my amp, as it may be a few days before i can get to a soldering iron. I know this probably sounds silly, but I've just got a new amp, so I want to make sure I don't carelessly damage it (e.g. like when you pull out/put in jack leads whilst forgetting the amps still on). Its a passive bass, so I instinctively dont feel there will be a problem, but I just want to see if you guys feel the same way. Cheers for your help![/quote] No. Some players have even been known to disconnect tone pots altogether if they're not used. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrcrow Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 [quote name='nick' post='694946' date='Dec 28 2009, 05:02 PM']No. Some players have even been known to disconnect tone pots altogether if they're not used. Cheers[/quote] the best solution...or just ease off the cap connection Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHBASS Posted December 28, 2009 Author Share Posted December 28, 2009 Cheers guys, I realised this was a pretty stupid question....I might as well leave it, I quite like the "new" tone to be honest...but shall have to route out the soldering iron at some point! Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ancient Mariner Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 You could always replace it with a push-pull pot that allowed you to bypass the tone pot: that way you retain the 'new' tone and have a bit more versatility for those moments less bite is needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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