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by UKFenderbender » 12 Apr 2018, 14:48
Hi Guys
I wonder if you can help me
I have two vintage Vox ampifiers
1. Vox AC30 Guitar amplifier (JMI 1964)
2. Vox AC30 Top Boost (Dallas Arbiter 1974)
I have had static and low grade interference problems through the speakers
It seems to emanate from the volume & tone potentiometers
These are rotary potentiometers and are totally enclosed with small square holes cut near their bases
I have read literature about spray cleaners with & without lubricant like Deoxit D5 & Deoxit D100 and the DEOxit linear pot cleaner, but unsure what the best cleaner for these vintage amps would be
I have replaced two volume controls but don't think these are bad enough to replace yet
I would truly appreciate your advice and recommendations please, as I do not want to destroy them as one is 40years old and the other 50 years old
Kindest Regards
Colin Wade
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by JimN » 12 Apr 2018, 15:07
The spray cleaner in common professional use is "Servisol" in an aerosol can with a little plastic pipe for directing the spray precisely.
I have used it on guitars, amplifiers and effects pedals over the years. It works very well, with no ill effects that I have ever experienced. The point is not to use a cleaner which contains oil (such as WD40, whose package resembles Servisol).
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by dave robinson » 13 Apr 2018, 00:04
Servisol is ideal for these type of pots.
Dave Robinson
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by UKFenderbender » 13 Apr 2018, 14:08
Well thank you guys for your prompt response
It was very much appreciated
Kindest Regards
UKFenderbender
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