Akai AX-60 bad tuning pot?

wolfox · Post by **wolfox** » Wed Feb 13, 2013 10:48 pm

Just noticed that when I turn the master tune on the back of my ax-60, it doesn't do anything until you get to the very last segment on the right side (b), and then it jumps about a step. I tried cleaning it, but that did nothing. Could it just be a bad pot...an easy fix? Anyone else experience this? I don't really have the tech skills to fix this on my own, so any advise would be appreciated.

themilford · Post by **themilford** » Thu Feb 14, 2013 12:58 am

wolfox wrote:Just noticed that when I turn the master tune on the back of my ax-60, it doesn't do anything until you get to the very last segment on the right side (b), and then it jumps about a step. I tried cleaning it, but that did nothing. Could it just be a bad pot...an easy fix? Anyone else experience this? I don't really have the tech skills to fix this on my own, so any advise would be appreciated.

I had mine take a fall and the pot had a hairline crack in trace.

It was ward to find a direct replacement and I had to do some rigging. I can take pictures and get you a mouser part number for what I used.

wolfox · Post by **wolfox** » Thu Feb 14, 2013 3:28 am

Thanks, that would help, if it's not too much trouble. In the mean time, I guess I can just tune my other synths a little flat to match it's pitch. Kind of a bummer because I was thinking of getting those wooden side panels from you, but now I may have to wait and prioritize.

themilford · Post by **themilford** » Thu Feb 14, 2013 4:54 am

Where are you located?

Also, can you solder?

wolfox · Post by **wolfox** » Fri Feb 15, 2013 12:05 am

I'm in Greenville, SC. I haven't leaned to solder yet. I've only done some simple repairs, like replacing buttons and basic maintenance. Maybe I'm over my head with this. I just heard back from a guy in town that may be able to fix the pot. Think I might go that route before tackling it myself.

themilford · Post by **themilford** » Fri Feb 15, 2013 3:30 pm

It's possible the pot is fine. You may want to just reflow the solder on the board at the pot and where the wires from the pcb to the other board where the actual tuning circuit is. just a simple reflowing of solder might do the trick.

wolfox · Post by **wolfox** » Sat Feb 16, 2013 1:15 am

Ok, that sounds promising. I'll look into it when I get a chance. Thanks for your help!

Akai AX-60 bad tuning pot?

Re: Akai AX-60 bad tuning pot?

Re: Akai AX-60 bad tuning pot?

Re: Akai AX-60 bad tuning pot?

Re: Akai AX-60 bad tuning pot?

Re: Akai AX-60 bad tuning pot?

Re: Akai AX-60 bad tuning pot?