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01-02-2014 05:29 AM  Vintage Fender Volume Pot Repair The neck
pickup volume pot on my 72 Jazz shorted out. I'm looking for
either detailed instructions on repairing it myself or someone
who can make the repair for a reasonable price. Thanks in
advance.  eukatheude 01-02-2014 05:37 AM  You want to repair the
pot, or replace it?  96tbird 01-02-2014 05:59 AM  This couldn't
be an easier job. A passive circuit is child's play if you can
solder. It's easy to learn. 1. Buy a soldering iron, 45 watts
and some solder 2. Watch YouTube videos or read guides on how to
solder. There's lots out there. 3. Practice on scrap wire. 4,
lift control plate and melt solder holding wires. 5, remove nut
holding old pot in and install new pot. 6. Solder wires onto new
pot. Using old pot as a guide bend one leg over onto body and
solder it to the can. Rough up the can with sandpaper so solder
will stick. The can has a