46-1209 tone issues - Printable Version

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46-1209 tone issues - philco4me - 06-18-2014

I have done a re-cap on my 46-1209. It was playing fine for a while now the tone seems to change on its own. Even if I turn the tone knob some times it don't Chang the sound. Any suggestions ?

Thank you

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RE: 46-1209 tone issues - morzh - 06-18-2014

Bad solder.
Bad tone potentiometer.

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RE: 46-1209 tone issues - philco4me - 06-18-2014

How do I check if the solider is bad ?

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RE: 46-1209 tone issues - morzh - 06-18-2014

You could take an insulating stick and poke at the wires around the tone control and see if you see any changes.

I would start from checking the pot itself first.

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RE: 46-1209 tone issues - philco4me - 06-18-2014

Ok I'll start there thank you

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RE: 46-1209 tone issues - TA Forbes - 06-20-2014

A dirty or worn tone pot will cause this.

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