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Re: [Simmons Drums] sds 8 and 9 replacement pots

2008-01-10 by jesper

ksefm skrev:
> 
> 
> thanks for the reply
> i want to match the pots as well as possible.
> the shafts are plastic and would like to match the knob fitting.
> on the rear of the pot, there is a small metal tab that protrudes
> out and is soldered to the pcb for stability.
> i was hoping someone would know the exact or closest pot that will
> fit the pcb and the knobs on the shaft.
> yes mouser has a bunch of pots and i will recheck tomorrow as i need
> to order parts anyway.
> i was hoping others had replaced these pots and had a good source or
> substitute for them.
> the issue is broken shafts and some pots are very dirty noisy and
> contact cleaner will not do a sufficient job on these pots.
> thanks

I guessed as much. In my case it was two broken pots on two SDS-1's. So 
bringing them in is often the best, but if you're "offside" online 
shopping is a must I guess. Let's see what the rest of the guys on the 
list has to say...

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