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46-1209 tone issues
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06-18-2014, 01:59 PM
I have done a re-cap on my 46-1209. It was playing fine for a while now the tone seems to change on its own. Even if I turn the tone knob some times it don't Chang the sound. Any suggestions ?

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06-18-2014, 03:31 PM
Bad solder.
Bad tone potentiometer.
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06-18-2014, 04:50 PM
How do I check if the solider is bad ?
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06-18-2014, 04:58 PM
You could take an insulating stick and poke at the wires around the tone control and see if you see any changes.

I would start from checking the pot itself first.
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06-18-2014, 05:35 PM
Ok I'll start there thank you
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06-20-2014, 09:49 AM
A dirty or worn tone pot will cause this.
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