Replacement Pots For B/W Rick

Terry Goodman · Post by **Terry Goodman** » 30 Mar 2006 8:13 am

I have a b/w 6 string Rick lap with 1 1/4" pup. The tone and volume pot do not work properly. Where can I get replacements, and do you know if it would have a negative effect on the tone?

Also, the tuning keys are pretty bad. Any suggestions on replacements?

Thanks,

Terry

Keith Cordell · Post by **Keith Cordell** » 30 Mar 2006 9:04 am

Unless there is actual damage to the metal, I'd just replace the buttons. You can get replacements from Stewart McDonald for a few bucks. As to the pots, have you tried disassembling and cleaning them? That can help in most situations. New pots are not a big tone change but any change at all is unwelcome.

Andy Barlo · Post by **Andy Barlo** » 30 Mar 2006 10:11 am

I just changed pots on by Rick Panda and they work great. You can pick them up at Elderly Instrements for $6.00 apiece. I used 250K for both pots. I originally put a 500K pot for the tone control but found out that produced too much treble. Again, as Keith said, if the buttons are the only problem, just replace them. I also did mine and one tuner was bent slightly. Just took a pair of pliers and straightened it out. Good luck.