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how to replace pot in ernie ball vol pedal
Posted: 6 Aug 2008 6:40 am
by Terry Pendlay
can anyone help with step by step details on how to replace a pot in a ernie ball model 6166 vol. pedal. i have not done this before and do not want mess it up . thanks Terry
Posted: 6 Aug 2008 9:45 am
by Twayn Williams
If you buy a new string/spring assembly it should give you instructions.
Posted: 6 Aug 2008 11:34 am
by Bill Ford
Terry,
I think they are basically all the same, if you have a digital camera, take pictures as you go..also look at Gregg's website.
Bill
http://www.gregcutshaw.com/Goodrich%201 ... 20Pot.html
Posted: 6 Aug 2008 12:43 pm
by Jerry Overstreet
All the EB's I have worked on are a bit different from the Goodrich and others far as string routing in particular is concerned. The Goodrich, Fender and sho-bud diagrams won't help you there.
I have a diagram somewhere, but can't find it at the moment. Perhaps someone else will have one.
The string routes through nearly the entire space of the inside area. They use a spring to connect the string together and keep tension on it also.
They used to have a tute and some info on their site
www.ernieball.com but I don't see it now. They would also install the pot with new string, spring and a basic o'haul for a reasonble fee.
It ain't all that difficult actually... as mentioned, you just need to make notes and rewire the new pot just like the old one. Same with the string.
As I recall, the pot mount can be removed from the pedal make the installation somewhat easier.
It can be a tad tedious, but personally I find it easier than the Goodrich. JMO. Best of Luck
Posted: 6 Aug 2008 4:44 pm
by sonbone
Pedal Repair/Rebuild
Posted: 7 Aug 2008 3:56 am
by Dick Sexton
Ernie Ball has a repair service for all of their pedals. They claim, good as new after the rebuild. Here is a link to the F.A.Q with details and cost..
http://www.ernieball.com/faq_content.ph ... vol_pedals
Posted: 7 Aug 2008 5:11 am
by Jerry Overstreet
Well, there 'ya go! Glad Sonny and Dick found this stuff. I thought it was there somewhere
Posted: 7 Aug 2008 6:39 am
by Scott Swartz
I use the Ernie Ball pedal exclusively, and I find it is much easier to remove the two philips screws for the pot mount bracket as Jerry suggests. This allows you to hook the string without having to fight the spring tension. Once the string is hooked, you pull the pot mount back into place and insert the screws.