Members grunge782 Posted July 20, 2011 Members Share Posted July 20, 2011 One of my Marshall Guvnor's (old black version), while it works fine when turning the knobs, its a little scratchy and gunked up around the input and outputs. I opened it up to take a look at the circuitboard as well and it is a little gunked up in there as well. What is the proper way to clean a pedal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gambit Posted July 20, 2011 Members Share Posted July 20, 2011 spit/semen and a damp cloth maybe use a toothbrush? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sparkfriction Posted July 20, 2011 Members Share Posted July 20, 2011 i use sprayduster cans, a clean brush and "instant cloths" with less then 4% alcohol... -thats cloths for TFT monitors or something... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Aaron SS Posted July 20, 2011 Members Share Posted July 20, 2011 Deoxyit for the pots and some light grit sandpaper wrapped around a pencil for the jacks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Reauchambeau Posted July 20, 2011 Members Share Posted July 20, 2011 Deoxyit for the pots and some light grit sandpaper wrapped around a pencil for the jacks whoah, I wouldn't do that, especially with board mounted jacks. just put some Deoxit on a plug and fornicate the jack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Aaron SS Posted July 20, 2011 Members Share Posted July 20, 2011 When he said "old black version" i was assuming they were standard skeleton jacks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members booher Posted July 20, 2011 Members Share Posted July 20, 2011 Everyone knows removing goo removes tones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Reauchambeau Posted July 20, 2011 Members Share Posted July 20, 2011 When he said "old black version" i was assuming they were standard skeleton jacks. I had one a long time ago and if memory serves they were board mounted, I could be wrong though. those pedals are known for their {censored}ty jacks and pots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members alybella Posted July 20, 2011 Members Share Posted July 20, 2011 I use dry q-tips to clean in the tiny spots. As for gunked on stuff, maybe you could use a razorblade/exacto-knife to gently scrape it off. You'd have to be very careful though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil O'Keefe Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Yeah, I can't really recommend using sandpaper as a substitute for a burnishing tool. For that matter, I don't really recommend using a burnishing tool unless you know it's absolutely needed. 95% of the time, a simple cleaning of the jacks with Caig DeOxIt will be all you need. It's also great for cleaning scratchy control pots. Give them a small squirt (into the side opening of the pot near the lugs) and quickly spin the pot through its full range of motion a few times. As far as cleaning the circuit board, don't bother. It shouldn't need it. As far as cleaning the exterior of the case, I use a very soft bristle nylon brush to "dust" off any loose dirt and dust, and if there's anything else that needs to be cleaned off, a water-dampened soft cloth should be all you need. Avoid harsh chemicals - they can screw with the decals and finishes on some pedals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Amigo Posted July 20, 2011 Members Share Posted July 20, 2011 ^^^ Listen to Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil O'Keefe Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 I use dry q-tips to clean in the tiny spots. Q-tips are good for cleaning in tight spots, such as the exterior of the case in between knobs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members CodeMonk Posted July 20, 2011 Members Share Posted July 20, 2011 Deoxyit for the pots and some light grit sandpaper wrapped around a pencil for the jacks no no no on the sandpaper. One of the best things to clean those and other contacts (Works well on resistor, cap, etc. leads as well) is a simple pencil eraser. And Deoxit to clear the debris. For Component leads (This one is more for the DIY folks): For input/output jacks: Both of those are miracle workers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil O'Keefe Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Another thing that works really great for getting dust off of gear are Swiffer Dusters. They're like magic, and are fantastic for removing dust from knob-heavy gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cryptosonic Posted July 20, 2011 Members Share Posted July 20, 2011 Half inch corner paintbrushes are cheapo cheapo at Harbor Freight and great for dusting off electronics. Fastidiousness is a virtue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Aaron SS Posted July 20, 2011 Members Share Posted July 20, 2011 I've used it on an old amp, no problems there, but I can understand the concern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members grunge782 Posted July 21, 2011 Author Members Share Posted July 21, 2011 Thanks guys, I'll get some DeOxIt then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members erksin Posted July 21, 2011 Members Share Posted July 21, 2011 You're not supposed to be getting them dirty. Pedals are for cherishing, not making music. Return them immediately to their original boxes and hermetically seal them in a low-voltage lighted humidity-controlled display case where they belong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sparkfriction Posted July 21, 2011 Members Share Posted July 21, 2011 erksin turns to a troll Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil O'Keefe Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 I think he's being facetious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sparkfriction Posted July 21, 2011 Members Share Posted July 21, 2011 I think he's being facetious. yeah Phil, i think the same and was just a bit "kidding" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members erksin Posted July 21, 2011 Members Share Posted July 21, 2011 I think he's being facetious. GTFOThe best sounding pedals never leave their minty boxes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil O'Keefe Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members erksin Posted July 21, 2011 Members Share Posted July 21, 2011 DONT LAUGH I'M SERIOUSLY SERIOUS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil O'Keefe Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 So am I. The thought of removing the patina from a pedal, just so it will play and sound better - who would ever do such a thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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