When trying to maintain old electronic gear finding parts can be a real pain. Most of the generic ic's, resistors etc are readily available from the usual retail component outlets. Sometimes things like specialty ic's, switches, pots and the like were either supplied to the manufacturer under special order or the parts are long out of production. This does not mean they can't be sourced. I research the component required, then go on the hunt and look at current manufacturers and see if they have a suitable replacement. If this proves futile, I then hit the websites of electronic component brokers (many are based in China) and see if any of them can find what I need. Good ones have the right connections and can find what you are looking for. Downside is you usually need to purchase a minimum number of the item. This is usually not a problem as you can check with others in say, this group, to see if anyone else is interested in getting some. This covers any cost and leaves everyone in a "win - win" situation. I have yet to not find ANY obsolete component this way.
--- In Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com, "philmurr" <philmurr@...> wrote:
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> Hi all,
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> Does anyone know where you can get replacement potentiometers for the SDS7/8/9 as I've a few with broken shafts. I've looked in the usual places but can't get a match.
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> Thanks, Phil.
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