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Is there any rational reason to use original potis? I can't see any difference between the old ones I replaced and the new ones?

--- In Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com, Jacquot.Patrice@... wrote:
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> I have some original New (old) Simmons pots ( 100KA ) for SDSV SDS7 Claptrap...
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> Please contact me off list if interested.
> Patrice.
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> Selon WT <waveterm@...>:
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> > Is it the actual potentiometers you need or just the caps ?
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> > WT
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "gnw" <atonal@...>
> > To: <Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com>
> > Sent: Monday, June 07, 2010 1:53 AM
> > Subject: [Simmons Drums] SDSV replacement pots?
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> > >
> > > Hi folks, new member and Simmons newbie here.  I went from having no
> > > Simmons gear to scoring twice in a week on the local Craigslist, so I
> > > thought I'd join the group.  I picked up an SDSV that needs a little
> > > TLC, as well as an SDS 1000 with bass drum and four pads that's fully
> > > functional.
> > >
> > > My SDSV needs a couple of pots replaced, and I'm curious whether anyone
> > > has worked out a replacement part number from any of the US suppliers
> > > such as Mouser, Digikey or the like.  Before I duplicate work that's
> > > already been done, I thought I'd first ask here on the list.  I saw in
> > > the archives that the subject comes up from time to time, but I didn't
> > > find any part numbers posted.  Alternatively, if anyone has some for
> > > sale, feel free to shoot me a PM.
> > >
> > > Thanks much,
> > >
> > > george
> > >
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