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Re: Matrix-12 potentiometers

2011-11-18 by Quazimodo

Arto, I usually tape it up and then cover the tape with a smear of silicone sealant!

Cheers,
TOM



--- In vintagesynthrepair@yahoogroups.com, Arto Koivisto <arto.koivisto@...> wrote:
>
> > Nothing much else to say than what a fantastic and versatile synth! Too
> 
> Well, I gotta add that the lever design does have a minor short-coming. 
> Since the potentiometer is installed upside down, the contact pin 
> opening in the shell is pretty much a 'open welcome' for dust. Not sure 
> if there's any (sub panel) dust cover for the levers by design, this 
> particular one sure didn't have any.
> 
> Come to think of it, maybe I'll add a piece of mylar tape to cover up 
> the opening :)
> 
> .Arto.
>

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