asat deluxe adjusting volume and tone control tension

Mon Mar 21, 2011 4:58 pm

Can anyone please tell me how to tighten tension on volume and tone knobs? I took off the silver knobs on both but cant seem to figure out how to tighten tension.. They turn really easily and i would like to adjust. Thank you.

Re: asat deluxe adjusting volume and tone control tension

Mon Mar 21, 2011 5:38 pm

I've never heard of a way of adjusting pots, I'm keen to see if there is a way. I've read you can loosen them by removing the greas inside of them but never tried it out.

These ones feel perfect to me - not too loose, not too tight - and will only set you back $2.45 each.

Re: asat deluxe adjusting volume and tone control tension

Tue Mar 22, 2011 2:10 am

You could try a felt washer under the knob...with the right thickness and coarse-ness you could "dial in" a little resistance and stability.
Last edited by Elwood on Tue Mar 22, 2011 4:16 am, edited 1 time in total.

Re: asat deluxe adjusting volume and tone control tension

Tue Mar 22, 2011 3:37 am

Elwood wrote:You could try a felt washer under the knob...with the right thickness and course-ness you could "dial in" a little resistance and stability.


I've also seen some that recommend using a small rubber washer under the knob for a bit more resistance, haven't tried it myself though.