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Offline Jonas

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HELP with scratchy GAIN pot on new build (new components)
« on: August 24, 2019, 07:17:00 pm »
Hi Everyone,

I have a new build underway and I'm almost there, but I have an issue. The amp is similar to a Trainwreck, with a GAIN pot inserted between V1b and V2a.

At the moment, I get a "scratchy windy" noise when the GAIN pot is turned.  All component are new.
 Pots are PEC conductive plastic. 

Any advice?

Thanks!!!

Jonas

Offline sluckey

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Re: HELP with scratchy GAIN pot on new build (new components)
« Reply #1 on: August 24, 2019, 07:21:58 pm »
Don't turn the pot.  :icon_biggrin:


Or you could provide some more detailed info.
A schematic, layout, and hi-rez pics are very useful for troubleshooting your amp. Don't wait to be asked. JUST DO IT!

Offline MFowler

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Re: HELP with scratchy GAIN pot on new build (new components)
« Reply #2 on: August 25, 2019, 07:04:07 pm »

I've had a bunch of Silver Mica caps (new) cause volume and tone stack noise so replaced with Sozo treble caps.


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