Volume knob and slider scratching on KP3

Corbytender · Post by **Corbytender** » Fri Feb 15, 2013 6:44 pm

I've had the KP3 for about 3 years now, but the volume knob and slider recent started making a scratching noise when used. I'm assuming this is from dust build-up... Anyone else experience this problem? Any ideas on how to clean it?

Bald Eagle · Post by **Bald Eagle** » Sat Feb 16, 2013 1:19 am

It could be dust or it could also be oxidation. Try using compressed air to blow out any dust. If that doesn't work you could try a chemical cleaning product designed for potentiometers.

Here's a link with more information.

http://www.michaelshell.org/gadgetsandf ... ypots.html

Corbytender · Post by **Corbytender** » Fri Feb 22, 2013 7:51 pm

Thanks for the reply, I think a rigorous air dusting is in order. If that doesn't help, I'll probably take it to someone who knows what they're doing - the KP3 is essential in my setup, I don't wanna muck it up even worse.

sohatyi · Post by **sohatyi** » Fri Feb 22, 2013 8:24 pm

It isn't just dust, often oxidisation as well.

Got any fader lube? That could sort it.