Members bassmark Posted May 20, 2007 Members Share Posted May 20, 2007 I have an '06 fender p-bass special and (like everybody told me) the pot for my gain control went bad. When I say went bad I mean it literally fell out when I was playing a show. I am not sure which potentiometer to replace it with, or where I can find the info for where to get it at. I ohmed it out but I am not sure if I can just get a less expensive one or if i have to get a "guitar" potentiometer. Does the fact that it is active have anything to do with the resistance of it. I can replace it myself so I was hoping to not have to take it in to an authorized dealer. Any pointers would be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Kindness Posted May 20, 2007 Moderators Share Posted May 20, 2007 Replacing it with a nice CTS pot will be about $5. When you measured the resistance, what was it? If you tell me the value, I'll show you where to get the part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Kindness Posted May 20, 2007 Moderators Share Posted May 20, 2007 Okay, is it a 2006 Fender Deluxe Precision Bass Special? If so, it uses two 250KA pots as the two volume pots and a 250KA mini pot as a tone pot. Go here:http://www.allparts.com/categories.php?cat_id=548&cat_name=250K%20POTS This is the volume pots:EP_0085-000250K Audio Pot, CTS, Split, Knurled Shaft With Nut, Lock & Dress WasherRetail Price: $5.50 This is the tone pot:EP_0185-000250K Mini Pot, Audio Taper, Split, Knurled Shaft, With Nut & WasherRetail Price: $2.00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassmark Posted May 20, 2007 Author Members Share Posted May 20, 2007 Ok, it is a 250kohm pot for the gain, but it is a solid shaft, not a split. Also, i'm not sure for the correct wording on it but there is a two-in-one treble and bass knob, (treble on top, low end on the bottom). I wanted to just go ahead and replace all of them and try to avoid this problem in the future. So, that makes one volume, one pickup mixer whatever you wanna call it, one treble/bass two-in-one, and a gain knob. oh, and its a 2006, thanks by the way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Kindness Posted May 20, 2007 Moderators Share Posted May 20, 2007 Weird, Fender's website shows a different parts list. You need a concentric 250KA pot for the stacked bass treble. Use this:EP_4485-000250K/250K Concentric PotRetail Price: $12.00 You need a blend pot. Use this:EP_0385-000Dual 250K Blend/Balance Audio Taper Pot, With Center Detent, With HardwareRetail Price: $10.00 Don't worry about split shaft vs. solid shaft. For this application, it makes no difference. Since I am looking at the wrong parts list (damn you Fender) make sure you measure the pots and replace them with the proper values. It is possible they are using 500K pots rather than 250K pots or a mix of the two. Just measure the resistance between the outer legs, ignore the wiper (the middle of the three lugs). It is also possible they are using CTS pots. No need to replace them if they are already good, just make sure they are secure and soldered well. I know Fender doesn't use CTS in their Squire's, but I've seen plenty of MIMs that have really nice electronics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassmark Posted May 20, 2007 Author Members Share Posted May 20, 2007 awesome, thanks for all your help, really appreciate it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Kindness Posted May 20, 2007 Moderators Share Posted May 20, 2007 My pleasure. Make sure you check out what the pots are measuring so you get the right replacements. Expect there to be as much as 20% tolerances on the pots, so if it measures between 200-300 k, it is likely a 250 k and if it measures between 400 and 600 k, it is likely a 500 k. It won't make a big difference. Allparts has all of the pots you should need, but if there is some specialty pot that you can't find, PM me and I'll find it for you. I know lots of places to look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thethomascallahan Posted June 30, 2017 Members Share Posted June 30, 2017 Hi I Have a P Bass with a 100k concentric pot.....(Active Korean Made) Where can I get a 100K concentric Pot...I got one from a vendor but the Shank was too narrow...they advertised it for a Bass I didn't even think to check the diameter. Anyway No Body has a 100K anyone know where I can get one????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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