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Title: Left right play/rattle on DiMarzio pot
Post by: ghdunn on April 29, 2018, 06:34:08 AM

Hi,

I recently bought a Collings I35 LC which has "DiMarzio 500K / Jupiter Vintage Yellow" pots.  when I got it home i noticed both tone pots were just a little bit 'wobbly' so I returned it to the dealer who returned it to UK distribution.  Apparently they then got in touch with DiMarzio who said that it was 'normal' to have a little bit of 'left/right' play on those pots.   Does that sound reasonable?  Seems strange on such a high end guitar.

Any views welcome.

GD

Title: Re: Left right play/rattle on DiMarzio pot
Post by: DarthPhineas on April 29, 2018, 06:15:09 PM

Maybe they do consider it normal for their pots to have some play. Myself, I don’t.

Decide what pot you’d prefer.  Might be a good idea to avoid the “what is easiest on the wallet” approach. CTS and Bourns are both nice options, for example. Pretty sure you can find that for around $5 a pop.

Replace them.

Maybe don’t sweat the place you bought it. I keep a wad of Bourns pots on hand and I totally expect to swap out the pots on most Guitars when I first get them.

Title: Re: Left right play/rattle on DiMarzio pot
Post by: buddroyce on May 04, 2018, 05:46:37 PM

If it bothers you replace them. There's nothing wrong with it as it's just a bit more space between the shaft and the housing.