Volume pedal problem

Gene Wright · Post by **Gene Wright** » 3 Jul 2001 11:22 am

I have installed a new 5ook pot in an old volume pedal. Work fine but in reverse. When I push down on the pedal the volume is less. I can't change the pot around, can I rewire to reverse it? Thanks Gene

Bill Crook · Post by **Bill Crook** » 3 Jul 2001 11:44 am

Simple....

Just wrap the string in the opposiste direction.

Example:
I think you have wound the string in a counter-clockwise direction. Go clock-wise with it.

Or: (If you have rack and gear pinion)

As you replaced the pot, You must have soldered the wires to the pot.Right ?? O.K.,Lets swap the two outside wires,
Gives the same results.

[This message was edited by Bill Crook on 04 July 2001 at 07:44 AM.]

Jim Smith · Post by **Jim Smith** » 3 Jul 2001 12:19 pm

Lets swap the two outside wires, Gives the same results.

Sorry, but it doesn't. That would just give the same results as swapping your guitar and amp cords in the pedal.

Lee Baucum · Post by **Lee Baucum** » 3 Jul 2001 2:28 pm

I would say that you need to re-wrap the string properly.

Or perhaps turn the pedal around backwards?

Lee, from South Texas

Gene Wright · Post by **Gene Wright** » 3 Jul 2001 2:55 pm

Thanks for your help. I rewired the two outside wires and it works great.It has a rack and gear, no string. My first volume pedal. Now all I need is to learn how to use it.Thanks again!!

Steve Feldman · Post by **Steve Feldman** » 3 Jul 2001 3:50 pm

Play your guitar from the front.

Ernie Renn · Post by **Ernie Renn** » 4 Jul 2001 1:45 am

Flip the guitar upside down. Problem solved.

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Jim Smith · Post by **Jim Smith** » 4 Jul 2001 10:33 am

Glad you got it fixed and sorry for my bad advice.

I guess I was thinking about what happens if you swap the center and outside wires.