Emmons volume pedal adjustment

Brendan Mitchell · Post by **Brendan Mitchell** » 5 Jul 2002 4:05 am

I know this has been asked before and I did try the seach but no luck.
I have the string attached to the spring which is in it's hole.The other end of the string goes arond the pot.housing and up onto it's anchor screw.This works ok for 5 seconds and then the pot remains in the fully on position.Any idea's?
Regards Brendan

Craig A Davidson · Post by **Craig A Davidson** » 5 Jul 2002 5:23 am

Did you wind it the right direction? If so the string is slipping on the wheel for lack of a better word. Put a little rosin on the string and try again. Hope this helps.

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1985 Emmons push-pull, Session 500, Nashville400, 65 re-issue Fender Twin, Fender Tele

John Lacey · Post by **John Lacey** » 5 Jul 2002 5:39 am

Also, make sure that the pot is set to it's "off" position when you tighten the set screw after adjusting it. If it's on too much, it will over-travel when it reaches the bottom causing the string to slip and you'll be chasing your tail all nite.

Donny Hinson · Post by **Donny Hinson** » 5 Jul 2002 9:35 am

Do you have at least 2 full wraps of cord around the pulley? Often, one won't do. Also, the string will grip better, and last longer, if you coat it with wax. Do this by taking a long piece of string (about a foot, or so) and "sawing" it through a candle a few times. This only takes a few seconds, but it will double the life of the string, and also prevent slipping.

Lastly, make sure the pot shaft turns easily. If it doesn't, then apply a tiny drop of oil right where the shaft meets the bushing (capillary action will "pull" it into the bushing). This should be done every year or so, anyway.

Martin Weenick · Post by **Martin Weenick** » 6 Jul 2002 1:06 am

Also be sure the set screw is tight on the pulley shaft and the threads are not stripped.

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Martin W. Emmons LG III 3/5 Peavy 1000

Brendan Mitchell · Post by **Brendan Mitchell** » 7 Jul 2002 2:57 am

I wrapped the string twice around the housing thingy and it seems to have done the trick.
Many thanks for your replys
Brendan