TC G-Major Parameter wheel problem?

[MrDan666]

Does anybody know a fix for the problem with the parameter wheels acting up?

I know it's a common issue with many G-Majors, that the outer parameter wheels almost acts like a scratchy pot. It scrolls through the parameters but it randomly jumps around a lot making it difficult to use. Very annoying!

Just wondered if anyone has fixed the problem on theirs and if it was an easy fix?

 

[ke2]

I tried Googling it, because I saw a fix for it months ago, but no luck

It wasn`t that easy, it included removing the front plate, and spraying both the inner and outer part of the potmeter.

It didn`t look very hard, though, and you`ve opened up more electrical equipment than me

 

[MrDan666]

I tried Googling it, because I saw a fix for it months ago, but no luck

It wasn`t that easy, it included removing the front plate, and spraying both the inner and outer part of the potmeter.

It didn`t look very hard, though, and you`ve opened up more electrical equipment than me

Haha! Well i'm fine with opening it all up and repairing it, just wasn't sure if there was an obvious easy fix though

I also remember seeing a fix for it some time ago, but after googling tonight i cant find anything on it!

 

[ke2]

I found it

http://acapella.harmony-central.com/sho ... stcount=60

 

[MrDan666]

Knut, you are a star!!

Thanks for the link

 

[ke2]

Knut, you are a star!!

Thanks for the link

ABSOLUTELY no problem, Dan.
I have one myself that really needs the same treatment. It`s not too obvious yet, but I`m guessing a little more dust now, and I`ll have to do it too

 

[MrDan666]

Knut, you are a star!!

Thanks for the link

ABSOLUTELY no problem, Dan.
I have one myself that really needs the same treatment. It`s not too obvious yet, but I`m guessing a little more dust now, and I`ll have to do it too

Yeah I'm sure it's just dust and dirt getting into the pot that causes the problem!

I'm actually selling mine to a friend, since it was lying around not being used. But wanted to service it and make sure it was 110% working before i shipped it to him!

I'll post back tomorrow and let you know how it goes!

 

[Jimmie]

I had to replace the reluctor rings on mine. not a job for the faint at heart, but with the right equipment, (solder sucker, wick and 24 watt iron) I got through it and it works like new. Purchased the 2 new reluctors from one of TC's distributors, they were about 70 bucks shipped as I recall. The tricky part was the switch in the middle of the ring.


Good luck

 

[MrDan666]

Success!!

It took less than 5 minutes to do the job, super easy to do and works perfect now! No more jumpy scroll wheels

The only thing that was fiddly was spraying the contact cleaner into the pots, you need a really fine straw attached to the spray, to be able to do it without it getting messy. Other than that, it's all good!!