Earthquaker Devices pedal, one knob normal, one knob sticky?

pigmaker · Post by **pigmaker** » Sun May 12, 2013 1:34 pm

i just a crimson drive, the left knob (gain) is fine, the right knob (level) turns really slow? it's not making noise, though.

but im thinking can that possibly be normal?

thanks

adapt · Post by **adapt** » Sun May 12, 2013 1:40 pm

ive found the split shaft pots from tayda turn really slowly, while smooth shaft pots turn quickly. try taking the knobs off and see whats up? you might have just caught the transitional pedal.

pigmaker · Post by **pigmaker** » Sun May 12, 2013 1:59 pm

both split shafts. hmmmm.

Holy Schnikes · Post by **Holy Schnikes** » Sun May 12, 2013 2:03 pm

I've had this issue with every Strymon I've owned. They also use split shafts and there's ALWAYS one that feels harder to turn than the rest. I've never had any issues though, nothing broken or noisy, just a little extra stiffness.

pigmaker · Post by **pigmaker** » Sun May 12, 2013 2:04 pm

Holy Schnikes wrote:I've had this issue with every Strymon I've owned. They also use split shafts and there's ALWAYS one that feels harder to turn than the rest. I've never had any issues though, nothing broken or noisy, just a little extra stiffness.

Cool, thanks.

dubkitty · Post by **dubkitty** » Sun May 12, 2013 2:18 pm

try loosening the retaining nut a little; sometimes over-tightness can make pots bind. also, check that the knob isn't dragging on the retaining nut.

Holy Schnikes · Post by **Holy Schnikes** » Sun May 12, 2013 2:21 pm

dubkitty wrote:try loosening the retaining nut a little; sometimes over-tightness can make pots bind. also, check that the knob isn't dragging on the retaining nut.

Truth.

pigmaker · Post by **pigmaker** » Sun May 12, 2013 2:33 pm

nice, thanks again

adapt · Post by **adapt** » Sun May 12, 2013 8:22 pm

i've also found that when the knob is too far down on the shaft it can make turning a bitch. try loosening the set screw, and lifting the knob up just a tiiiiiiny bit, then retightening. i played a flickinger pedal recently that had one goofy-ass knob like this.

smallsnd/bigsnd · Post by **smallsnd/bigsnd** » Mon May 13, 2013 8:21 am

adapt wrote:i've also found that when the knob is too far down on the shaft it can make turning a bitch. try loosening the set screw, and lifting the knob up just a tiiiiiiny bit, then retightening. i played a flickinger pedal recently that had one goofy-ass knob like this.

usually this. knob making contact with the enclosure.

chutneyfarmer · Post by **chutneyfarmer** » Mon May 13, 2013 8:54 am

Holy Schnikes wrote:nothing broken or noisy, just a little extra stiffness.

TWSS

Casavettes · Post by **Casavettes** » Mon May 13, 2013 8:59 am

adapt wrote:i've also found that when the knob is too far down on the shaft

Boy this thread is just one big TWSS

This happened with my deluxe pitch pirate though, was just the knob touching the metal bit attached to the enclosure

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