[sdiy] Boss DE 200 Delay

[harrybissell]

and always be sure its the pot. Often a leaky interstage electrolytic cap can
allow
DC to pass, making the same crackling sound ....

(usually it IS the pot, but sometimes not...)

H^) harry

Rude 66 wrote:

> hey dave,
>
> is this a pedal or a 19" unit? or a table top?
>
> couple of options:
>
> - in the discussion about synth parts we've had here, it came up that roland
> is very good with their old parts inventory. since boss is roland, you might
> try them first. they might still have the pot you need.
>
> - try people like senso's vintage planet or chipforbrains on ebay, they sell
> vintage roland parts.
>
> - i know companies like conrad (big euro electronics seller) have plastic
> radiohm pots that have a grooved shaft and that are plastic, so you can cut
> the shaft length to your own wishes. no idea if it's metal or plastic in
> there now.. and metal pots might be better, but these can be a cheap and
> easy replacement for a while..
>
> r./
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "dave" <moonstone5 at btinternet.com>
> To: <synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl>
> Sent: Thursday, November 25, 2004 4:56 PM
> Subject: [sdiy] Boss DE 200 Delay
>
> > Hello all you good people out there.
> > I have a Boss DE 200 Delay unit that is working just fine, (good
> > news).
> > But the input pot is getting beyond  the WD40 repair and is really
> > crackling now (bad news).
> > Does Anyone know where i could get a replacement for this, given the
> > age of it i don't think i could get a like for like part.
> > I could go to Maplins and get something the same, but the shaft i a
> > different Dia.  and the one on the unit has gripper grooves (5.5 m/m).
> > (maplins smooth and 6m/m).
> > Hope someone can point me in the right direction.
> > Many thanks in advance.
> > Dave.
> >
> >
> >
> > www.chaddy.co.uk
> >