• Registered: 2009-03-23
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Topic: Tech question on Clapton Mid boost

Hi all.

I have just knocked my Custom shop Clapton strat and have snapped the metal prong underneath the mid boost/tone control mad. I'm GUTTED but at least it can be fixed fairly easily. I know I need to buy a new pot but was wondering if there are better versions of the pot rather than Fender's one?? Thought I could get an upgrade if there is one as I have to get it done.

Thanks

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Re: Tech question on Clapton Mid boost

I would only recommend the volume knob.  Its an open back design and I don't really understand why.  I believe the pot is rated at 25k instead of 250k like most fender pots, but as long as its a quality part say CTS brand you can experament with anything in there.

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  • Rick
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Re: Tech question on Clapton Mid boost

mickieblue wrote:

Hi all.

I have just knocked my Custom shop Clapton strat and have snapped the metal prong underneath the mid boost/tone control mad. I'm GUTTED but at least it can be fixed fairly easily. I know I need to buy a new pot but was wondering if there are better versions of the pot rather than Fender's one?? Thought I could get an upgrade if there is one as I have to get it done.

Thanks

Are you sure it can't be fixed ?

Those pots are not that hard to take apart.

Got a pic of it ?

  • Registered: 2009-03-23
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Re: Tech question on Clapton Mid boost

I've just put a few pictures on.  Not great quality but one side of the pin has snapped right off.  The pot still works fine but the white tone knob doesn't stay on.

http://i475.photobucket.com/albums/rr12 … guit-1.jpg

http://i475.photobucket.com/albums/rr12 … /guit2.jpg

I don't think there is enough there for glue to hold it on.

Been quoted about £60/70 for part and fitting.

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  • Registered: 2006-05-02
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Re: Tech question on Clapton Mid boost

mickieblue wrote:

I've just put a few pictures on.  Not great quality but one side of the pin has snapped right off.  The pot still works fine but the white tone knob doesn't stay on.

http://i475.photobucket.com/albums/rr12 … guit-1.jpg

http://i475.photobucket.com/albums/rr12 … /guit2.jpg

I don't think there is enough there for glue to hold it on.

Been quoted about £60/70 for part and fitting.


I just found this

http://www.areyouexperienced.net/fender … st_kit.htm

and it says in the text that the pot should be a 250k pot... also see this pic I have found on an ebay auction

http://www.warpdrivemusic.com/weekJS/9709.jpg

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  • Rick
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Re: Tech question on Clapton Mid boost

Oh that thing

I thought you meant on of the tabs underneath that you solder too

Best to replace that one

I take it you are not inclined to replace it yourself.

Are you anywhere near Austin, I'll fix it for you

  • Registered: 2009-03-23
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Re: Tech question on Clapton Mid boost

Thankyou for the offer but I live in England. I think I may just hold it on with blue tac until it breaks all together.